Director of Student Ethics & Education

Purpose of the Position

The Director of Student Ethics and Education oversees a fast-paced office and provides leadership for the department charged with the administration of the College's undergraduate and graduate conduct system for individuals and organizations.

• Oversee investigation and disposition of complaints and information concerning possible violations of the Student Code of Conduct, residential violations, organizational violations, and violations of law.
• Advise students, faculty, administrators, and family members (where appropriate) regarding the procedures of the Code of Conduct/Student Rights and develop and implement related training and community‑education efforts.
• Serve as an administrator, content expert, and trainer on the daily use of Maxient, including completing compliance audits, creating student correspondence, student of concern referrals, adding case update information, and all required reporting.
• Manage the UAH Student Handbook, including content and procedure for the student conduct process.
• Advise, oversee, and train hearing officers and student conduct board members appointed by the Faculty Senate, President’s Office, and the Student Government Association.
• Meet yearly with Student Representatives to gain insight and feedback on the Student Code of Conduct and process.
• Manage and oversee all digital and hard‑copy student conduct and care records.
• Assist the Associate Dean of Students with the coordination of Charger 360, a university‑wide referral and reporting program, providing intervention and educational services to students of concern.
• Create and execute a co‑curricular programming model by collaborating with campus partners to identify strategies and programs addressing and educating students, faculty, and staff on campus issues beyond the student conduct process, including academic integrity, alcohol and drugs, sexual assault/misconduct, and bystander intervention.
• Seek innovative ways to educate students on their rights and responsibilities as members of the UAH Community.
• Work with campus partners to create reports, brochures, flyers, and public‑relations campaigns related to student conduct data and educational topics.
• Serve as a Campus Investigator at the discretion of the Associate Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
• Assist with the supervision of student workers and interns.
• Stay abreast of and comply with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and guidance related to student conduct, Clery, Stop Campus Hazing Act, and other relevant items.
• Maintain a professional network of educators through contacts and memberships with local, regional, and national professional associations.
• Research national trends related to student rights and responsibilities, write goals and objectives, conduct assessments, and lead long‑range departmental strategic planning aligned with the mission and values of the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
• Manage Departmental Educational Modules.
• Assist with the day‑to‑day functions of the Office of the Dean of Students, including other duties as assigned.
• Participate in occasional on‑call duties for responding to student emergencies and campus crises.

• Master’s Degree, 3–5 years of professional work experience in student conduct, enforcing community standards/civic education, or a closely related field at a post‑secondary level, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

• Master’s Degree in counseling, student personnel, or higher education (or similar).
• Previous experience with Maxient (or similar case management system), Banner, Learning Management System software, EAB Navigate, and Access Control System such as Blackboard.
• Title IX investigation experience desirable.
• Experience with restorative justice practices.
• Experience with administering educational programming.

• $55,000‑$60,000