FORDHAM University
Assistant Director for Student Conduct
FORDHAM University, West Harrison, Indiana, United States, 47060
Overview
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools.
It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
Benefits The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Educational Commitment Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Reporting and Responsibilities Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students, the Assistant Director of Student Conduct leads the educational student conduct process, ensuring that the residential living learning community is fully educated on community standards in preparation for responsible citizenship in the residence halls, on campus, and in service to the larger society.
Essential Functions
Trains staff and, through them, educates the larger student body on community standards.
Develops and continuously improves published documents communicating the community’s standards for personal conduct and tracks learning outcomes associated with these standards.
Holds educational hearings with students in major student conduct cases as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Residential Life, and/or the Dean of Students.
Trains undergraduate staff on reporting procedures to professional hall staff members and professional staff on reporting procedures and response to public safety reports, assuring that all cases are handled in an educationally focused, appropriate, and timely manner.
Develops, integrates, and assesses student learning outcomes through conduct, assessment, and relevant staff performance statistics.
Designs, manages, and educates staff to assess conduct‑related learning outcomes via the online educational conduct management system.
Maintains conduct summary statistics, probation lists, banned student lists, and sanction lists in the Symplicity Advocate conduct management system.
Collaborates with the Associate Director for Substance Abuse Prevention and Mental Health and with Counseling and Psychological Services, making appropriate referrals as necessary to educate students on life skills, self‑care, and for support.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.
Additional Functions Not specified
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of two years’ experience in Student Affairs.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated understanding of the Residential Life function within a university.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn and work with the University Student Information System.
Technical competency in Google and Microsoft Office suites.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree.
Salary
Minimum Starting Salary $61,000 (plus on-campus housing)
Maximum Starting Salary $70,000 (plus on-campus housing)
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Union Status No
Posting Information
Posting Number A958P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 10/14/2025
EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Physical Activity and Work Environment
Sitting Often
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
Standing
Standing Seldom
Walking
Walking Often
Running Not Required
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required
Climbing stairs Seldom
Climbing ladders Not Required
Reaching overhead Not Required
Pulling, pushing Seldom
Shoveling Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom
Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
Cover Letter
Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a minimum of two years’ experience in Student Affairs?
Yes
No
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Benefits The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Educational Commitment Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Reporting and Responsibilities Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students, the Assistant Director of Student Conduct leads the educational student conduct process, ensuring that the residential living learning community is fully educated on community standards in preparation for responsible citizenship in the residence halls, on campus, and in service to the larger society.
Essential Functions
Trains staff and, through them, educates the larger student body on community standards.
Develops and continuously improves published documents communicating the community’s standards for personal conduct and tracks learning outcomes associated with these standards.
Holds educational hearings with students in major student conduct cases as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Residential Life, and/or the Dean of Students.
Trains undergraduate staff on reporting procedures to professional hall staff members and professional staff on reporting procedures and response to public safety reports, assuring that all cases are handled in an educationally focused, appropriate, and timely manner.
Develops, integrates, and assesses student learning outcomes through conduct, assessment, and relevant staff performance statistics.
Designs, manages, and educates staff to assess conduct‑related learning outcomes via the online educational conduct management system.
Maintains conduct summary statistics, probation lists, banned student lists, and sanction lists in the Symplicity Advocate conduct management system.
Collaborates with the Associate Director for Substance Abuse Prevention and Mental Health and with Counseling and Psychological Services, making appropriate referrals as necessary to educate students on life skills, self‑care, and for support.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.
Additional Functions Not specified
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of two years’ experience in Student Affairs.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated understanding of the Residential Life function within a university.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn and work with the University Student Information System.
Technical competency in Google and Microsoft Office suites.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree.
Salary
Minimum Starting Salary $61,000 (plus on-campus housing)
Maximum Starting Salary $70,000 (plus on-campus housing)
Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Union Status No
Posting Information
Posting Number A958P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 10/14/2025
EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Physical Activity and Work Environment
Sitting Often
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
Standing
Standing Seldom
Walking
Walking Often
Running Not Required
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required
Climbing stairs Seldom
Climbing ladders Not Required
Reaching overhead Not Required
Pulling, pushing Seldom
Shoveling Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom
Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume
Cover Letter
Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a minimum of two years’ experience in Student Affairs?
Yes
No
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