Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Life, the Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards serves as the University's lead educator and administrator for student conduct and community standards. Through a student-centered and developmental approach, the Director promotes accountability, integrity, personal responsibility, and community well-being while advancing the mission and values of Mount St. Mary's University.
The Director provides leadership for the day-to-day operations of the Student Conduct Office and oversees a fair, educational, and inclusive conduct process grounded in student learning, restorative practices, and ethical decision making. As the University's primary hearing officer, the Director is responsible for the administration of the Student Code of Conduct, management of complex conduct cases, and the development and oversight of a campus conduct board adjudication process.
Through educational interventions, conflict resolution strategies, developmental conversations, and restorative approaches, the Director helps students understand the impact of their decisions, repair harm when appropriate, and develop the skills necessary to become responsible members of the Mount community and society.
Working collaboratively with Residence Life and Housing, Public Safety, Counseling Services, Athletics, Academic Affairs, and other campus partners, the Director identifies behavioral trends, develops proactive educational initiatives, and contributes to student retention, persistence, and success. Leveraging assessment, data-informed decision making, and collaborative partnerships, the Director helps foster a safe, inclusive, and thriving campus community while supporting the holistic growth and development of students.

• Provide operational leadership for the Student Conduct Office, including case intake, investigations, hearings, resolutions,andfollow‑up.

• Managethestudentconduct processes in alignment with institutional policy, including student rights, adjudication procedures, restorative justice practices, and alternative resolution options.

• Serve as the primary hearing officer for student conduct cases, including complex,high‑impact,or sensitive matters.

• Establish, implement, and oversee astudent conduct board, including recruitment, training, supervision, and ongoing development of board members.

• Facilitate the ongoing review, revision, and implementation of the Student Code of Conduct.

• Partner with Residence Life, Housing, and Public Safetytoidentifybehavioraltrends, develop preventative strategies, and implement coordinated interventions.

• Collaborate with campus partners to review and respond to reports related to student concerns, safety hazards, and potential violations of university policies.

• Work together with faculty, staff, and campus partners to implement individual and community-based solutions.

• Work in partnership with Residence Life and Housing to train Resident Assistants to respond to behavioral concerns,address community‑level issues,accurately document incidents, and support residential student populations.

• Develop and facilitate educational programs focused on community standards, ethical decision-making, conflict resolution, restorative practices, and responsible citizenship.

• Design and implement learning-focused sanctioning and intervention strategies that support student growth, accountability, and personal development.

• Support education, training, and change management efforts related to student conduct for campus stakeholders.

• Assist with alcohol and other drug education and prevention initiatives in…