Chief of Student Conduct & Community Standards

Mount St. Mary's University; Emmitsburg (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Retirement contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Mount St. Mary’s University is seeking a Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards to lead the Student Conduct Office, uphold the student Code of Conduct, and guide a comprehensive and restorative approach to campus discipline.

You will oversee hearings, a conduct board, and cross‑campus collaboration with Residence Life, Public Safety, Counseling Services, and others. The role emphasizes educational interventions, data-informed practices, and equity in outcomes to support student

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of progressively responsible professional experience in student conduct, residence life, or a closely related area.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a hearing officer and managing student conduct processes.
• Knowledge of student development theory, restorative practices, and student conduct best practices.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to build trusting, respectful relationships with students, staff, and campus partners.
• Familiarity with student conduct and student success technology platforms (e.g., Advocate or similar), preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and institutional systems (e.g., Workday or similar).
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and empathetic in high‑pressure or emergencies
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to emerging concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Student Conduct Office, including case intake, investigations, hearings, resolutions, and follow‑up.
• Manage the student conduct processes in alignment with institutional policy, including student rights, adjudication procedures, restorative justice practices, and alternative resolution options.
• Serve as the primary hearing officer for student conduct cases, including complex, high‑impact, or sensitive matters.
• Establish, implement, and oversee a student conduct board, including recruitment, training, supervision, and ongoing development of board members.
• Facilitate the ongoing review, revision, and implementation of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Partner with Residence Life, Housing, and Public Safety to identify behavioral trends, develop preventative strategies, and implement coordinated interventions.
• Collaborate with campus partners to review and respond to reports related to student concerns, safety hazards, and potential violations of university policies.
• Work together with faculty, staff, and campus partners to implement individual and community-based solutions.
• Work in partnership with Residence Life and Housing to train Resident Assistants to respond to behavioral concerns, address community‑level issues, accurately document incidents, and support residential student populations.
• Develop and facilitate educational programs focused on community standards, ethical decision‑making, conflict resolution, restorative practices, and responsible citizenship.
• Design and implement learning‑focused sanctioning and intervention strategies that support student growth, accountability, and personal development.
• Support education, training, and change management efforts related to student conduct for campus stakeholders.
• Assist with alcohol and other drug education and prevention initiatives in collaboration with campus partners.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students, faculty, and staff navigating student conduct concerns.
• Maintain a visible presence at campus events and student activities.
• Represent Student Conduct and Student Life on university committees, working groups, and campus initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Hearing officer experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Student development knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in higher education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

Advocate or similar platform

Job description

Mount St. Mary’s University is seeking a Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards to lead the Student Conduct Office, uphold the student Code of Conduct, and guide a comprehensive and restorative approach to campus discipline.

You will oversee hearings, a conduct board, and cross‑campus collaboration with Residence Life, Public Safety, Counseling Services, and others. The role emphasizes educational interventions, data-informed practices, and equity in outcomes to support student