Senior Director of Residential and Conduct

At Westminster College, we believe in immersive and enriching experiences that inspire creative thinking and problem solving. We believe in creating opportunities for several different paths to success over a lifetime and the potential to make an impact from wherever you are. For our students, we do this by providing real-world, hands‑on learning opportunities, small class sizes, and talented professors dedicated to the individual.

Our employees often remark that our tight‑knit community creates an atmosphere fostering campus involvement that adapts to all interests. As a result, Westminster continues to be recognized for its excellence in higher education as one of the best small liberal arts colleges in the Midwest.

The Senior Director of Residential Life and Conduct provides strategic leadership for the College's residential life program, including direct supervision of the Housing Coordinator and graduate assistants. This position oversees the residential life budget, resident advisor program, residential programming initiatives, student conduct processes, and campus crisis response efforts.

As a key member of the Student Services leadership team, reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services, the Senior Director fosters a safe, inclusive, and student-centered residential environment. Primary responsibilities include leadership of residential education initiatives, administration of the student conduct process, behavioral intervention and case management efforts, and programs that promote student success, well‑being, accountability, and community engagement.

The Senior Director collaborates closely with Academic Support, Facilities Services, Dining Services, Campus Security, the Wellness Center, and external partners to enhance the residential experience and ensure coordinated support for students. The position provides leadership in addressing student concerns, responding to crises, and developing policies and practices that contribute to student retention, engagement, and success.

The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities.

• Represent the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Services in meetings, committees, and campus initiatives as assigned by the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services
• Provide overall vision and leadership for Residence Life Program
• Represent Residence Life to students, parents, visitors and members of the campus community
• Manage the department budget, and collaborate on any capital budget spending for residence hall renovations
• Provide strategic leadership and assessment for residential life programs, policies, services, and initiatives that support student development and retention
• Provide leadership to create an inclusive residential environment which embraces cultural diversity

• Coordinate support and resource referral for students experiencing personal, behavioral, academic, or mental health challenges, ensuring appropriate communication and collaboration with campus stakeholders
• Administer the Student Conduct process under the direction of the Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Services, maintaining accurate conduct and case management records and ensuring compliance with institutional policies
• Lead case review and intervention discussions related to students of concern and coordinate follow‑up actions with appropriate campus partners
• Serve as a senior Hearing Officer for Student Conduct
• Consult with Title IX office regarding case overlap

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