Director of Student Conduct and Compliance

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Posted: August 10, 2026
Employment Type: Standard, 12-month, tenure track position
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Work Location: CT State Community College Central Office (185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051)
Work Modality: On-site; position is not remote

About the Role

The Director of Student Conduct and Compliance is responsible for administering the College’s Student Code of Conduct and providing leadership in matters involving student behavior. This position serves as a central liaison to campus leaders, faculty, staff, and College officials regarding student conduct issues, balancing developmental and educational approaches with compliance to state, federal, and institutional policy. The role supports the specialized needs of the Students of Responsibility (SOR) population and ensures consistency, equity, and responsiveness in addressing emerging challenges across all CT State campuses.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the designee of the Vice Provost of Student Affairs in administering all aspects of student conduct, including case investigation, adjudication, and resolution of student discipline matters in accordance with Board of Regents and College policies as well as applicable laws.
• Serves as a subject matter resource on student conduct, behavioral intervention, and legal issues impacting students, advising faculty and staff on effective and appropriate strategies for addressing misconduct.
• Partners with CARE Teams across CT State, working within a multidisciplinary framework to support students’ holistic needs, address behavioral concerns, and contribute to threat assessment and intervention strategies.
• Provides consultation on legal issues related to student conduct and recommends appropriate institutional responses.
• Serves as a designee of the College Title IX Officer in matters where student conduct intersects with Title IX requirements.
• Functions as a liaison with CT State Campus Police and external agencies regarding student conduct cases, investigations, and risk management.
• Supports the College’s response to lawsuits and legal actions related to student conduct.
• Administers the Academic Misconduct Policy as developed and approved by the College Senate, ensuring consistency in process and fairness in outcomes.
• Develops and implements training, educational programs, and conduct technology platforms in collaboration with CT State Central Office and campus leadership.
• Facilitates professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, and student leaders on topics related to conduct, restorative practices, and student well-being.
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive reports, case analyses, and trend data to assess the effectiveness of student conduct processes and recommend improvements.
• Conducts audits and assessments of campus-level conduct processes to ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with systemwide priorities.
• Attends and participates in convocation and commencement ceremonies, assigned committees and task forces, and meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience with campus student conduct systems in higher education, including one (1) or more years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in addressing issues of cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion as they relate to student conduct.
• Training and experience in responding to sexual misconduct, Title IX, alcohol and substance abuse, and behavioral health concerns.
• Familiarity with higher education law and legal issues affecting student affairs.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, fairness, and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise administering higher education student conduct processes, including investigations, case management, hearings, adjudication, and resolution of complex student behavioral matters.
• Knowledge of higher education law and compliance requirements, including Title IX, sexual misconduct, the Clery Act, and other student affairs-related legal issues.
• Experience coordinating behavioral intervention, CARE Teams, threat assessment, multidisciplinary responses to student concerns, and training hearing bodies and conduct officers.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging student conduct case management systems (e.g., Maxient, Symplicity, or similar platforms) to enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, support data analysis, and improve student conduct processes.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive student conduct practices.
• Strong analytical, communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills, with the ability to provide consultation, training, and strategic guidance across a complex, multi-campus institution.

Benefits

• Generous leave policies.
• Multiple retirement plan options.
• Comprehensive health insurance choices.
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection.
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable).

Pay

Approximate annual salary: $92,606