Assistant Director of Student Conduct (4031)

Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title Assistant Director of Student Conduct (4031) Classification Program Coordinator - CUSTOM CLASSIFICATION Position Number 00004031 Open Date 07/30/2026 Close Date 08/27/2026 Priority Review Date Employee Class Staff Full-Time/Part Time Full-Time FTE 1.00 Position Status Regular FLSA Exempt Job code 5002 Union Representation Union Union Code AFC - AFSCME C, Local #1890 Unit/Department Student Conduct College/Unit Stud Affairs Dean of Students Division Student Affairs Location CL 280 Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page https://www.niu.edu/conduct/index.shtml

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

The Assistant Director of Student Conduct is a staff member within the Division of Student Affairs. The Assistant Director is supervised directly by the Director of Student Conduct and operates as the second in command in the absence of the Director. The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director with the administration of non-academic student conduct procedures for both on-campus and off-campus students, supporting out-of-classroom learning and the holistic development of students into informed, responsible citizens.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Student Conduct is a leadership role within the Division of Student Affairs that supports the Director of Student Conduct in administering the university's non-academic student conduct system. Serving as the second-in-command, the Assistant Director oversees the investigation and adjudication of individual student conduct cases and leads investigations involving student organizations. The position focuses on promoting student accountability, ethical decision-making, and personal development through a student-centered conduct process that incorporates restorative practices and educational interventions. The Assistant Director also provides guidance and support to students throughout the conduct process while helping to ensure compliance with university policies and behavioral standards.

In collaboration with campus partners such as Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Involvement, and Athletics, the Assistant Director develops and delivers proactive educational programs on topics including hazing prevention, risk management, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and organizational accountability. The role serves as a key resource for student organizations, advisors, and student leaders by providing training, consultation, and support related to conduct processes, leadership responsibilities, and risk reduction strategies. Additionally, the Assistant Director helps create leadership and intercultural learning opportunities, contributes to a safe and inclusive campus environment, and participates in an on-call rotation to address urgent conduct matters that may require immediate university action.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Case Management

• Investigate and adjudicate alleged violations of the NIU Student Code of Conduct by individual and student organizations, the residence hall handbook, and other institutional policies, in accordance with the process outlined in the NIU Student Code of Conduct
• Assist in the management of complex, high-impact, or sensitive conduct matters requiring collaboration with campus partners such as the Civil Rights Office, Campus Police, Housing and Residential Life, Legal Affairs, Threat Assessment, or senior university leadership
• Collaborate with Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Involvement, Athletics, and other campus partners to develop educational initiatives focused on organizational accountability, risk management, hazing prevention, and leadership development training

Training & Development

• Prepare and develop training and presentations for students and staff related to student conduct hearings
• Development and implement training for student organizations on topics related to organizational compliance, hazing prevention, risk management, leadership development and student conduct
• Assist campus partners serving as student conduct advisors, hearing officers, and board members
• Facilitate educational programming and outreach efforts to increase awareness of the Student Code of Conduct
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain currency with legal requirements and best practices
• Provide supervision as an administrator to a designated Graduate Assistant

Administrative

• Responsible for the primary updates and maintenance of the Maxient reporting record system, including investigation reports, summaries of findings, and case assessments, including recommendations for sanctions consistent with the Student Code of Conduct as it relates to housing conduct
• Utilize Maxient Conduct Manager to accurately document and manage assigned cases
• Responsible for compiling and analyzing case data to support annual reporting, FOIA requests, and legally required statistical reporting
• Maintain confidentiality of all student records in compliance with FERPA
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and assist with Clery Act crime reporting

Restorative Practices Implementation

• Implement restorative practices throughout the conduct process
• Actively participate in the design and implementation of restorative practices within the campus community

Student Engagement & Outreach

• Serve as a consultant, educator and resource for prospective students, current students, parents of students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders on the expectations of NIU's Student Conduct, including outreach education and presentations
• Intentionally interact with students and provide opportunities for student growth and development by leading activities surrounding positive decision-making utilizing the Northern Pact

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

• Bachelor's degree.
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position.
• Based on position requirements, additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position, may be required.

Note: Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of work experience.

Please see required Specialty Factors below:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

1. Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

2. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

3. Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

4. Skill in scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

5. Skill in oral and written communication.

6. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions.

7. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

8. Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

9. Ability to develop specific goals, plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish tasks.

10. Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups.

11. Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others.

12. Ability to utilize various computer software packages, such as Accounting Software, query, etc.

13. Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in order to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems.

14. Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures, and systems.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

• Master's degree in college student personnel, counseling, higher education, higher education administration, student affairs administration, conflict resolution, or a related field.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Knowledge of student disciplinary systems and higher education law. Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

• Two (2) years of experience in student conduct administration, preferably in housing and residential life conduct.
• Direct experience managing a caseload or other experience that demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Maxient (case management software).
• Sensitivity to student needs and the ability to relate to students, staff and the public.
• Demonstrated interest in student conduct, student affairs, or a related field through academic preparation, internship, volunteer service, or comparable experience.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Additional Requirements (SPS)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Physical demands/requirements

• General office requirements.
• Long periods of time seated/stationary.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date 08/16/2026 Anticipated Appointment End Date Percent of Staff Year 1.00 Standard Hours Per Week 37.50 Working Hours Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, some evenings & weekends as needed. Salary $50,000.16 - $58,000.08/annually; NIU offers a robust benefits package. Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $2,083.34 - $2,416.67/semi-monthly Earn Type Salary

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedures:

• Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.

• If eligible for Veteran's Preference Points, DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256 paperwork reflecting an Honorable Discharge MUST be uploaded to this application to receive the maximum eligible points on the Civil Service examination.

• After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.

• Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from jobs@niu.edu and CivilServiceTesting@niu.edu. Please add these emails to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.

• Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

Credentials Assessment Examination:

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant's/employee's education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver's license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.

Additional Details:

• Click on Program Coordinator for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.

• Applicants who may assume they do not meet the exact minimum qualifications are still invited to apply. Within the application documents, applicants should be sure to explain how their credentials and related qualifications address the requested minimum requirements.

• Please click on Human Resource Services - Benefits for detailed information about Northern Illinois University's benefits package.

• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Special Instructions Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/94341 Is Background Check Required? Yes EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator

Health Services Building Room 230

TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu

815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person's disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu.

Safety Information

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Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of at least 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

• Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
• Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
• Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?

• Yes

• No

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• • Have you attached all transcripts to support the degrees you are submitting for consideration?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-1

• 1-3

• 3-5

• 5-7

• 7+

• • Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. ("See Résumé" is not an acceptable response.)

(Open Ended Question)

• • If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable