Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development, Student Affairs

Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development, Student Affairs

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Work type: Management (MPP)

Location: San Marcos

Categories: MPP, At‑Will, Full Time, Student Services, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

Position Description

Job Overview

Under the general direction of the Dean of Students and the day‑to‑day supervision of the Associate Dean of Students, the Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development serves as the university’s primary administrator for student conduct matters and provides leadership for the Student Conduct & Ethical Development area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer student conduct cases and related processes, including reviewing alleged violations, conducting administrative fact‑finding, meeting with students and other involved parties, facilitating resolution agreements, assigning educational and disciplinary outcomes, and monitoring completion of sanctions and other requirements.
• Provide leadership and oversight for campus student conduct operations and coordinate responses to complex student behavioral concerns in collaboration with campus partners such as Cougar Care Network, CARE Team, Title IX/DHR, Residential Education, Student Leadership and Involvement Center, the Clery Office, and University Police.
• Ensure timely, equitable, and consistent application of university procedures and support students in navigating processes while upholding student rights, due process, accountability, and opportunities for growth and learning.
• Develop and deliver training, outreach, and educational programming about student rights, responsibilities, ethical decision‑making, and university processes.
• Provide students, faculty, staff, and families with information about available options, resources, and procedural expectations and work collaboratively across divisions and with external partners to support student accountability, growth, and ethical development, promote community standards, and contribute to a safe and respectful learning environment.

Position Summary

Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development (Administrator I)

This is a full‑time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President.

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $8,334 – $9,167 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,135 – $12,288 per month

Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.

Eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. Also 15 paid holidays each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.

Eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

California State University San Marcos

A mid‑size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state‑of‑the‑art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.

California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow’s leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.

Cutting‑edge research meets hands‑on application at our campus and in the real world.

Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) / CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750‑4418 or e‑mail: View email address on click.appcast.io.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment is rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

As a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and subject to California State University Executive Order 1083, the incumbent is required to comply with the relevant reporting requirements.

As a designated position in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code, the incumbent is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.

Pursuant to the CSU Out‑of‑State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU‑related work outside the state of California.

California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e., H1‑B visas).