Director, Student Conduct

WSRE; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits through the State of F

Tuition waivers

Florida Retirement System

Job summary

Pensacola State College is seeking a Director of Student Conduct to lead student conduct processes and ensure fair, compliant outcomes. You will supervise hearings, maintain records, and partner with campus safety and faculty to enhance student support and accountability.

The role requires a master’s degree with administrative focus or a bachelor’s with substantial university experience, plus a background check and strong leadership in student affairs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related administrative field and two years of experience in a college/university setting or a bachelor’s degree with four years of experience in a college/university setting.
• Criminal background check required.
• Experience with student conduct in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicates Student Code of Conduct cases ensuring procedures are followed impartially.
• Maintains confidential conduct records and analyzes trends to inform prevention and policy development.
• Monitors sanctions, coordinates appeals, and oversees the Student Conduct Hearing Board.
• Collaborates with Public Safety/College Police on matters involving criminal activity and student conduct.
• Provides training to faculty and staff on student rights, responsibilities, and related topics.
• Mediates between students and faculty to resolve conduct issues informally.
• Supports Title IX and Civil Rights investigations as needed.
• Oversees biennial and semiannual compliance reporting.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Presentation skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Reading/writing/speaking guidelines

Travel willingness

Education

Master’s degree in related administrative field

Bachelor’s degree in related field with 4 years of college/university experience

Tools

Maxient system

Job description

Join the PSC family and connect with accomplished and diverse colleagues who inspire and innovate students and transform lives and futures. Along with helping our students reach their goals, Pensacola State makes career fulfillment a reality.

Job Description:

The Director, Student Conduct position is a professional/managerial position with exempt status, reporting to the Dean of Students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adjudicates cases involving alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct and assures that administrative and statutory procedures are followed consistently and impartially.
• Maintains accurate, confidential student conduct records; oversees the integrity of the conduct management system; analyzes conduct trends and outcomes; and prepares periodic reports to inform prevention, policy development, and institutional planning.
• Monitors compliance with assigned sanctions, and coordinates appeals in accordance with College policy.
• Oversees the recruitment, training, and management of the Student Conduct Hearing Board.
• Works closely with the Public Safety/College Police Department in matters that involve both criminal activity and student conduct violations, while keeping a clear separation between the criminal and administrative roles and giving deference to the necessary priority of criminal prosecutions.
• Implements training for faculty and staff on student rights and responsibilities, faculty classroom behavior, and other related topics.
• Mediates between students and faculty in an attempt to resolve student conduct cases informally.
• Serves as a resource to faculty, staff, and administrators regarding conduct policies, referral procedures, and appropriate responses to student behavior.
• Assists the Dean of Students by suggesting revisions to the Student Code of Conduct and related procedures as needed to remain in compliance with the law and to address new problems as they arise.
• Serves on the Pirates CARE College Behavioral Intervention Team. Coordinates with the Pirates CARE Team, College Police/Public Safety, and other campus partners to assess concerning behavior, facilitate appropriate referrals and interventions, document follow-up, and support coordinated responses to students of concern.
• Assist with Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance investigations as needed.
• Oversees the biennial review under the Drug‑Free Schools and Communities Act and the semiannual Campus Hazing Transparency Report.
• Responsible for knowing and conforming to all safety practices and regulations that apply to this specific area and position. Unsafe conditions should be reported to the immediate supervisor and to the Pensacola State College Police Department/Public Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Broad administrative and human relations skills with diversified experiences dealing with student problems and groups.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and be a contributing member of a team.
• Excellent listening skills, conflict resolution, and ability to diffuse confrontations.
• Ability to create and make presentations to individuals and/or groups.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and interpret guidelines, procedures, rules, and statues.
• Ability to travel In-district and overnight.
• Regular and consistent attendance, as well as punctuality, are essential to fulfilling the requirements of this job.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College, with a master’s degree in a related administrative field and two years of experience working in a college or university setting or a bachelor’s degree and four years of experience working in a college or university setting. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working in/with student conduct in a college or university setting. Experience working with Maxient system.

Annual Salary: $52,000.00-$56,000.00

Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program. All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave. Additional leave types are position specific.

Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any personon the basis ofrace,color,ethnicity,religion,sex (as defined by applicable federal and state law),national origin,age,disability, genetic information, pregnancy, ormaritalstatus inits educational programs, activities, or employment. For inquiriesregardingthe College’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer at [phone], Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd., Pensacola, Florida 32504.