Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.
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Posted: August 10, 2026
Level: Community College Professional 20, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Work Location: CT State Community College (185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051)
Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
The Director of Student Conduct and Compliance is responsible for administering the College’s Student Code of Conduct and providing leadership in matters involving student behavior. This position is housed in the CT State Community College Central Office in New Britain and serves as a central liaison to campus leaders, faculty, staff, and College officials regarding student conduct issues, balancing developmental and educational approaches with compliance to state, federal, and institutional policy. The Director of Student Conduct and Compliance will serve as a senior conduct officer playing a vital role in fostering safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environments across all Connecticut State Community College campuses.
In addition, this role supports the specialized needs of the Students of Responsibility (SOR) population. As the SOR Council evolves, the Director of Student Conduct and Compliance provides coordination and leadership from a statewide perspective to ensure consistency, equity, and responsiveness in addressing emerging challenges that extend beyond individual campus concerns.
Under the direction of the Vice Provost of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Conduct and Compliance is responsible for providing guidance to campus-based conduct staff, graduate assistants, or interns as needed through effective performance in these essential duties:
Key responsibilities include:
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Acts as the designee of the Vice Provost of Student Affairs in administering all aspects of student conduct, including case investigation, adjudication, and resolution of student discipline matters in accordance with Board of Regents and College policies as well as applicable laws.
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Serves as a subject matter resource on student conduct, behavioral intervention, and legal issues impacting students, advising faculty and staff on effective and appropriate strategies for addressing misconduct.
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Partners with CARE Teams across CT State, working within a multidisciplinary framework to support students’ holistic needs, address behavioral concerns, and contribute to threat assessment and intervention strategies.
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Provides consultation on legal issues related to student conduct and recommends appropriate institutional responses.
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Serves as a designee of the College Title IX Officer in matters where student conduct intersects with Title IX requirements.
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Functions as a liaison with CT State Campus Police and external agencies regarding student conduct cases, investigations, and risk management.
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Supports the College’s response to lawsuits and legal actions related to student conduct.
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Administers the Academic Misconduct Policy as developed and approved by the College Senate, ensuring consistency in process and fairness in outcomes.
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In collaboration with CT State Central Office and campus leadership, develops and implements training, educational programs, and manages conduct technology platforms designed to raise awareness of student conduct expectations and strategies for preventing disruptive or harmful behaviors.
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Facilitates professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, and student leaders on topics related to conduct, restorative practices, and student well-being.
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Prepares and maintains comprehensive reports, case analyses, and trend data to assess the effectiveness of student conduct processes, identify emerging needs, and recommend improvements to policies and practices.
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Conducts audits and assessments of campus-level conduct processes to ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with systemwide priorities.
Additional responsibilities include:
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Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
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Service on assigned committees and task forces
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Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.
This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.
Master’s degree in Counseling, Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field together with three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience with campus student conduct systems in higher education that includes one (1) or more years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Demonstrated expertise in addressing issues of cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion as they relate to student conduct.
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Training and experience in responding to sexual misconduct, Title IX, alcohol and substance abuse, and behavioral health concerns.
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Familiarity with higher education law and legal issues affecting student affairs.
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Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, fairness, and professionalism.
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Credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above may also be considered.
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Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
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Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
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Demonstrated expertise administering higher education student conduct processes, including investigations, case management, hearings, adjudication, and resolution of complex student behavioral matters.
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Knowledge of higher education law and compliance requirements, including Title IX, sexual misconduct, the Clery Act, and other student affairs-related legal issues.
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Experience coordinating behavioral intervention, CARE Teams, threat assessment, multidisciplinary responses to student concerns, and training hearing bodies and conduct officers.
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Demonstrated experience leveraging student conduct case management systems (e.g., Maxient, Symplicity, or similar platforms) to enhance operational efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, support data analysis, and improve student conduct processes.
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Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive student conduct practices.
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Strong analytical, communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills, with the ability to provide consultation, training, and strategic guidance across a complex, multi-campus institution.
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Salary $92,606 approximate annual
CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
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Generous leave policies
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Multiple retirement plan options
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Comprehensive health insurance choices
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Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
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Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.
To apply, please submit the following:
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A cover letter
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A current resume
In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.
Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.
Important Notes:
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Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
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Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
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Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
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CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
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Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States
After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.
The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.
Employment offers are contingent upon:
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Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
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Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks
CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community.
Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.
For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [email protected].
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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