Title: Director, Student Standards & Conduct

Application Review Date: 02/09/2026

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Radford University employs individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants requiring new H-1B visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Agency Only Posting: Applicants must be current employees of Radford University.

Job Description

The Director of Student Standards and Conduct position is responsible for administering the student conduct system and adjudicating alleged violations of conduct policies by University students and student organizations in a fair and timely manner. The Director of Student Standards and Conduct is charged with providing comprehensive leadership, management and vision for the Office of Student Conduct. They will set the tone and direction for this new position, developing conduct codes, adjudication systems and related procedures, and supervising professional, classified, graduate assistant, and student staff. The director is a participant in developing an educational climate supportive of the mission of the university. Responsibilities center on fostering an environment that encourages sensible conduct choices and personal and educational integrity as values of the institution. This is accomplished through positive educational programs that encourage appropriate behavior as well as through enforcement systems that respond to violations of behavioral standards for the university community.

Required Qualifications

Background and knowledge of student affairs with direct experience in student conduct and student behavior management. Considerable, progressively responsible, administrative experience as a student affair's professional, including significant leadership experience in student affairs and student conduct operations. Working knowledge of legal issues and case law related to student conduct administration. Verifiable experience working with faculty, administrators, clerical and other staff, and students in a diverse environment. Experience in investigating and resolving conduct complaints.

An advanced degree in a related field or a bachelor's degree with training and experience to equate to an advanced degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent analytical abilities and strong written and oral communication skills, as well as an understanding of residential life, community programming, leadership development, conflict resolution and legal issues in higher education. Knowledge of student development theories and their application. Participation and leadership in student affairs professional organizations. Attention to detail and evidence of strong supervisory skills. A strong background in campus conduct/judicial affairs is preferred.

Employment Conditions: Agency Only Posting: Applicants must be current employees of Radford University.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: No

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm. Evenings or weekends as required.

Employee Classification: Professional - Lecturer

Department: Student Standards & Conduct Office

Salary: commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: Bruce Hayden

Department Contact Phone: 5110

Department Contact Email: wbhayden@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.