Associate Director of Student Conduct

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $75,700 - $85,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

University Life is a central division that supports all Columbia students by fostering an inclusive, connected University community across Columbia's 17 schools and all campuses. We serve as a hub for student engagement, cross-school collaboration, and coordinated University-wide initiatives that strengthen the student experience. Our work is grounded in building trusted relationships across the institution so that students can access the resources, opportunities, and support systems they need to succeed.

We advance student well-being, belonging, and personal development through programs, policies, and partnerships that encourage connection, leadership, and dialogue across diverse experiences and perspectives. Guided by our core values of connection, integrity, respect, service, and continuous learning, we are committed to creating environments where students feel welcomed, supported, and empowered throughout their academic journey.

Through close collaboration with students, faculty, and staff, University Life champions a Columbia defined by inclusion, community citizenship, and holistic support;one where every student can participate fully in campus life and contribute meaningfully to our shared University community.

The Center for Student Success & Intervention (CSSI) provides a comprehensive, 360° model integrating Student Conduct, Student Support Management, and Operations/Training. CSSI partners with all Columbia schools to triage referrals, provide clear process guidance, and remove barriers to student persistence through basic-needs support and developmentally focused interventions. Grounded in evidence-based practice and its core values of student success, integrity, accountability, and community engagement, CSSI upholds community standards while advancing equitable student outcomes.

The Associate Director of Student Conduct reports to the Director of Student Conduct. The Associate Director of Student Conduct is responsible for supporting students in maintaining a safe, honest, and responsible campus community by responding to all reports of academic and behavioral misconduct. The Associate Director, along with other members of the Student Conduct team, conducts Dean's Discipline hearings in a manner that holds students accountable and supports learning and development.

The Associate Director regularly communicates and collaborates with staff members across the Columbia University community on the Morningside, Manhattanville and CUIMC campuses. In addition to hearing cases, the incumbent is responsible for special projects or assignments, committee involvement, trainings and presentations, faculty outreach, etc.

• Student Conduct Case Adjudication
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  Respond to allegations of academic and behavioral misconduct through the Dean's Discipline process, which emphasizes accountability and education. This includes the review of reports received, any necessary investigative measures, leading disciplinary hearings, documentation, and, as necessary, implementation of sanctions ranging from disciplinary warning through expulsion from the University. Case-dependent, the Associate Director may also communicate regarding case outcomes to family, faculty, and other University staff, including the Dean of a student's college.

• Collaboration and Communication: Serve as the Student Conduct departmental liaison for Schools on the CUIMC Campus, as well as Columbia Morningside and Manhattanville Graduate and Professional Schools, to ensure successful implementation of the Dean's Discipline process for their respective schools. Assist the Director of Student Conduct in implementing the Dean's Discipline process for…