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Associate Director - Office of Student Conduct - #143851

🇺🇸 Cullowhee, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $59K - $62K

💻 Operations

🗓️ June 24th, 2025

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Western Carolina University is hiring an Associate Director for the Office of Student Conduct. This position leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive student conduct model, supports the Director and senior leadership, and promotes student accountability and community engagement through education, programming, and outreach.

Highlights

  • Develop and implement educational student conduct policies aligned with university values.
  • Serve as a primary resource for the Director, Associate Vice Chancellor, and Dean of Students.
  • Manage sensitive and complex student conduct cases with professionalism and discretion.
  • Master's degree required in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Education, or related field.
  • Minimum two years of professional experience in student conduct or related areas.
  • Preferred experience includes student conduct administration, residential life, Greek life, or student organizations advisory roles.
  • Knowledge of FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, and relevant student conduct laws and regulations preferred.
  • Permanent full-time position with a 40-hour work week and 12-month appointment.
  • Compensation range: $59,000 - $62,000 annually.
  • Position located at Western Carolina University's Cullowhee, NC campus, engaging with students and university leadership.

Associate Director - Office of Student Conduct - #143851 Full Description

 Western Carolina University has been ranked #3 in the nation on Forbes 2025 ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, out of the top 498 employers across all industries. 


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Associate Director - Office of Student Conduct - #143851
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information. 

For questions or additional information please contact Jacob Deal at jpdeal@email.wcu.edu
Posting Details
 Posting Information 
Posting Number  | EHRA964P
Quick Link for Internal Postings  | https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/30856
Classification Title  | Associate Director
Working Title  | Associate Director - Office of Student Conduct - #143851
Department  | Office of Student Conduct
Anticipated Hiring Range  | $59,000 - $62,000
About WCU  | Western Carolina University continues to rank high on Forbes ‘Best Employers’ lists each year. Including:
• 2024 – Ranking in the top 8.5% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 34 out of the top 400 employers across all industries.
• 2023 – Ranked in the top 20% on Forbes ‘America’s Best Midsize Employers’ list, WCU was ranked 97 out of the top 500 employers across all industries.
• 2022 – Ranked 14th in the top 100 employers in North Carolina in Forbes ‘America’s Best Employers by State’ list.
Western Carolina University is the UNC system’s westernmost campus and has been consistently ranked as one of the top 15 public regional institutions in the South.
Employees of WCU are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available.
Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employee may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are free group exercise classes multiple times per week, a discounted membership to the campus recreation center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
WCU offers an abundance of training and development programs, certifications, workshops and conferences – many of which are offered free of charge.
Position Summary  | The primary location of this position is the Cullowhee, NC campus.

The Associate Director of the Office of Student Conduct (OSC) is an essential member of the leadership team in the OSC. The Associate Director plays a significant role in the development and implementation of a comprehensive student conduct model while serving as a primary resource for the Director of the Office of Student Conduct the Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students.

The OSC adheres to an educational student conduct model which aspires to cultivate values in each student that are consistent with the Western Carolina University Community Creed and Code of Student Conduct. The OSC strives to challenge students to be engaged community members who understand their rights, levels of accountability, and responsibilities.

The OSC educates students through the student conduct process, programming, and outreach to foster a positive living-learning environment.
Minimum Qualifications  | Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States of America without the need for employment sponsorship or any other immigration-related assistance. Master’s degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Education, or a closely related field. At least two years of professional experience in student conduct, behavior adjudication, investigations, or a directly related area. Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive conversations and manage complex or high-conflict situations with professionalism and discretion.
Preferred Qualifications  | One or more years of full-time, professional experience specifically in student conduct administration. Experience working with residential communities, fraternity and sorority life, and/or student organizations in a conduct or advisory capacity. Working knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations affecting student conduct (e.g., FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act). Familiarity with student development theory and best practices in student conduct administration.
Position Type  | Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week  | 40
Number of Months Per Year  | 12
 Posting Text 
Open Date  | 05/06/2025
Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, current resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information.
For questions or additional information please contact Jacob Deal at jpdeal@email.wcu.edu
Background/E-Verify  | Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification  | All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE  | Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety  | The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application 
  2. Resume
  3. List of references
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