Job Overview
Under the general direction of the Dean of Students and the day-to-day supervision of the Associate Dean of Students, the Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development serves as the university’s primary administrator for student conduct matters and provides leadership for the Student Conduct & Ethical Development area. The Director manages and administers student conduct cases and related processes, including reviewing alleged violations, conducting administrative fact-finding, meeting with students and other involved parties, facilitating resolution agreements, assigning educational and disciplinary outcomes, and monitoring completion of sanctions and other requirements.
The Director provides leadership and oversight for campus student conduct operations and coordinates responses to complex student behavioral concerns in collaboration with campus partners, including Cougar Care Network, CARE Team, Title IX/DHR, Residential Education, Student Leadership and Involvement Center, the Clery Office, and University Police. The Director ensures timely, equitable, and consistent application of university procedures and supports students in navigating processes in a manner that upholds student rights, due process, accountability, and opportunities for growth and learning.
The Director develops and delivers training, outreach, and educational programming regarding student rights, responsibilities, ethical decision-making, and university processes. The Director provides students, faculty, staff, and families with information about available options, resources, and procedural expectations and works collaboratively across divisions and with external partners to support student accountability, growth, and ethical development, promote community standards, and contribute to a safe and respectful learning environment consistent with the educational mission of the university.
Position Summary
Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development (Administrator I)
This is a full-time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP). MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President.
For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.
Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $8,334 - $9,167 per month
CSU Classification Salary Range: $4,135 - $12,288 per month
Salary is commensurate with the background and experience of the individual selected.
This position is eligible for a broad range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, retirement (CalPERS), tuition waiver, vacation and sick leave. In addition, 15 paid holidays are offered each year; 14 scheduled on specific days and a Personal Holiday that may be taken any time during the year.
A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by visiting our Benefits Portal . The CSU Total Compensation Calculator demonstrates the significance of the benefits package.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
California State University San Marcos
A mid-size university located in San Diego's vibrant North County, we are dedicated to service, innovation, leadership and student success. We have an attentive faculty and state-of-the-art facilities which offer our students hundreds of opportunities to learn, lead, play and serve.
California State University San Marcos is a new kind of university, pushing the boundaries of innovation to prepare tomorrow's leaders, build stronger communities and solve pressing issues.
Cutting-edge research meets hands-on application at our campus and in the real world.
Application Process
This position is open until filled. Please apply via this link: https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/102368/director-of-student-conduct---csu-san-marcos/job
For assurance of full consideration, please submit application, cover letter and resume by 11:59pm on May 6, 2026.
Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or testing process due to a disability recognized under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/CA Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) should notify the Office of Human Resources at (760) 750-4418 or e-mail: hr@csusm.edu .
Supplemental Information
Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.
This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The incumbent in this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
California State University San Marcos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act Notification can be found at https://www.csusm.edu/clery/annualreports.html
Pursuant to the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy, as of January 1, 2022, the California State University is prohibited from hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University San Marcos is not a sponsoring agent for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B visas).
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