Director, Student Conduct

WSRE • Pensacola, FL

4d • $52,000 - $56,000

About The Position

The Director, Student Conduct is a professional/managerial position with exempt status that reports to the Dean of Students. The Director adjudicates alleged Student Code of Conduct violations, ensures administrative and statutory procedures are applied consistently and impartially, maintains confidential records and the conduct management system, monitors sanctions, and coordinates appeals. The role also oversees the Student Conduct Hearing Board and supports prevention, policy development, and institutional planning through analysis and reporting of conduct trends and outcomes.

The Director works with College Police/Public Safety and campus partners on student conduct matters, while maintaining the distinction between criminal and administrative processes. The role provides training and guidance to faculty and staff, mediates conduct concerns, contributes to updates of conduct policies and procedures, and participates in the Pirates CARE College Behavioral Intervention Team. The Director may assist with Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance investigations and oversees required reviews and reports under the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the Campus Hazing Transparency Report. The position requires in-district and overnight travel, regular and punctual attendance, and compliance with applicable safety practices. A criminal background check is required.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, résumé, and unofficial transcripts with the online application. The position is open until filled; application review begins November 13, 2026, and materials must be received by November 12, 2026 for full consideration.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related administrative field from an institution with accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College, plus two years of experience working in a college or university setting; or a bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience working in a college or university setting.
• Successful criminal background check and satisfaction of the employment eligibility requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes.
• Broad administrative and human relations skills, including diversified experience dealing with student problems and groups.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and contribute as a member of a team.
• Excellent listening skills, conflict-resolution skills, and ability to diffuse confrontations.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations to individuals and groups.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and interpret guidelines, procedures, rules, and statutes.
• Ability to travel in-district and overnight.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate cases involving alleged Student Code of Conduct violations and ensure administrative and statutory procedures are followed consistently and impartially.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student conduct records; oversee the integrity of the conduct management system; analyze conduct trends and outcomes; and prepare periodic reports.
• Monitor compliance with assigned sanctions and coordinate appeals in accordance with College policy.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and management of the Student Conduct Hearing Board.
• Work with Public Safety/College Police on matters involving criminal activity and student conduct violations while maintaining separation between criminal and administrative roles.
• Train faculty and staff on student rights and responsibilities, classroom behavior, and related topics.
• Mediate between students and faculty to attempt informal resolution of conduct cases.
• Advise faculty, staff, and administrators on conduct policies, referral procedures, and appropriate responses to student behavior.
• Assist the Dean of Students with revisions to the Student Code of Conduct and related procedures.
• Serve on the Pirates CARE College Behavioral Intervention Team and coordinate with campus partners to assess concerning behavior, facilitate referrals and interventions, document follow-up, and support coordinated responses.
• Assist with Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance investigations as needed.
• Oversee the biennial review under the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and the semiannual Campus Hazing Transparency Report.
• Know and follow applicable safety practices and regulations, and report unsafe conditions to the immediate supervisor and College Police/Public Safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• Membership in the Florida Retirement System from the first day of employment for employees in established, eligible positions.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition waivers.
• Educational opportunities.
• Paid sick leave.
• Additional leave types are position specific.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director