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Assistant Director, Student Rights and Responsibilities

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA 99004, USA
Mar 02, 2025

Full time Deans & Directors Student Affairs

Job Description

Assistant Director, Student Rights and Responsibilities

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region’s polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’24-’25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities is currently seeking an Assistant Director to play a pivotal role in upholding Eastern Washington University’s commitment to student accountability, education, and growth. This position combines case management, supervision, assessment, and educational outreach to support a safe and inclusive campus environment.

Reporting to the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities, the Assistant Director will play a critical role in managing and supporting the university’s educational and developmentally based student conduct system.

The Assistant Director will serve as a hearing officer for conduct cases and provide comprehensive case adjudication, including overseeing the Student Disciplinary Council (SDC) for cases involving potential suspension or expulsion. This role involves recruiting, training, and supervising student conduct board members while ensuring compliance with university policies and the EWU Student Conduct Code.

This position will also supervise a graduate assistant supporting the Conflict Resolution Program, fostering their professional growth and guiding program initiatives such as mediation, restorative practices, and educational workshops.

In collaboration with the Director, the Assistant Director will develop and assess learning outcomes for conduct interventions and programs, using assessment data to guide strategic planning and program improvement. The Assistant Director will lead communication and outreach efforts by creating educational materials, promoting conflict resolution resources, and conducting proactive education with students, faculty, staff, and families.

As a liaison with internal stakeholders, the Assistant Director will work to maintain campus standards and expectations, addressing issues affecting the campus community while promoting accountability, equity, and student success. This position is ideal for a dynamic professional dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and educational campus environment.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary for this position is $62,000. In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelors in field related to student development, education, counseling, law, or conflict transformation

· 1-2 years of related experience in Residence Life, Student Conduct, or related Student Affairs position

· Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, including Teams, and web-based applications.

· Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and in developing inclusive communities and work teams.

· Demonstrated experience creating and delivering trainings, workshops and presentations.

· Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in field related to student development, education, counseling law, or conflict transformation

· 2 years’ experience in Student Conduct Administration

· Experience using the Maxient conduct database system

· Demonstrated ability to mentor others and build effective teams.

· Demonstrated supervision experience.

· Knowledge of student life philosophy and higher education law preferred

· Experience in student organizational conduct or advising

Other Skills and Abilities:

Job Duties:

Conditions of Employment:

This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

This position is covered by the Public School Employees’ of Washington Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2021/07/Eastern-Washington-University-PSE-CBA-2021-2024-FINAL.pdf

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Salary Information:

The salary for this position is $62,000

Posting Date: 02/28/2025
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 3/31/2025
Screening to Begin: 04/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/13415

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

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About Eastern Washington University

Our Mission:

We inspire respect, inclusion, integrity and excellence in all we do.

People. We must respect all people by providing opportunity, empowerment, challenge and appropriate rewards.

Integrity. We must be truthful, trustworthy, and ethical.

Collaboration. We must work effectively with others involving all affected parties with the University in all processes to achieve meaningful and lasting results.

Customer Orientation. We must strive to set challenging goals which provide quality service to students and/or internal customers, focus on output, and assume responsibility.

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

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