Director, Title IX and Student Conduct

Director, Title IX and Student Conduct

Salary

$80,200.00 - $90,000.00 Hourly

Location

Whitworth University Campus

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Division

Student Affairs

Department

Student Life

Opening Date

04/20/2026

FLSA

Exempt

FTE

1.0

• Description
• Benefits

Whitworth University is a residential campus shaped by learning, curiosity, and community life. This role is based on campus and requires consistent, in-person engagement.

Position Summary

The Director, Title IX and Student Conduct, provides strategic leadership for Whitworth University's Title IX compliance and student conduct system. This role ensures institutional adherence to federal and state regulations, including Title IX and VAWA. Builds a student-centered conduct process that emphasizes accountability, learning, and community well-being.

The Director plays a vital role in cultivating a respectful campus environment and advancing Whitworth's mission by supporting students' development of character, responsibility, and care for others. Through collaboration with campus partners, this position integrates compliance, education, and student support to promote a thriving and values-driven university community.

Core Responsibilities

Student Conduct Leadership | 50%

• Lead the administration of the university's student conduct system, ensuring fair, consistent, and educationally grounded processes.
• Develop, implement, and maintain conduct policies and procedures aligned with federal regulations and institutional values.
• Oversee conduct case management, including investigations, adjudication, sanctioning, and appeals.
• Partner with campus stakeholders (e.g., Residence Life, Student Success, Campus Security, Counseling Center) to support student well-being and accountability.
• Design and deliver proactive education on behavioral expectations, conflict resolution, and community standards.
• Supervise training and development for conduct officers, hearing panel members, and related staff.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting through Maxient and ensure compliance with documentation standards.
• Lead the annual review and publication of the Student Handbook.

Title IX Compliance & Coordination | 40%

• Serve as the university's Title IX Coordinator, ensuring full compliance with Title IX, VAWA, and related laws.
• Oversee the intake, assessment, investigation, and resolution of Title IX reports involving students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and prevention strategies that reflect current regulatory guidance and best practices.
• Train and supervise Deputy Coordinators, investigators, hearing panel members, and advisors.
• Maintain secure and confidential records of all Title IX-related activities.
• Monitor regulatory updates and guide institutional response to evolving compliance requirements.

Student Affairs Leadership & Collaboration | 5%

• Serve as an active member of the Student Affairs leadership team.
• Collaborate with campus leaders to integrate conduct and compliance work into the broader student experience.
• Contribute to student leadership development initiatives and divisional priorities.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and serve on institutional committees as needed.

Additional Responsibilities | 5%

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned in support of divisional and institutional priorities.

Qualifications and Core Competencies

• Master's degree and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in Title IX, student conduct, or related higher education administration (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Title IX, VAWA, and related legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing investigations, adjudication processes, or compliance programs.
• Proven ability to develop policies and implement systems that support compliance and student development.
• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex organizational environment.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive campus environment.
• Proficiency with systems such as Maxient, Colleague, or similar platforms.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field.
• Formal training or certification in Title IX administration.
• Experience with assessment, data-informed decision-making, and strategic planning.

Core Competencies

• Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and complex matters
• Ability to balance compliance requirements with a student-centered approach
• Leadership in navigating ambiguity and institutional risk
• Commitment to fairness, consistency, and educational outcomes
• Strong organizational and case management skills

Other Details

Schedule

Full-time (1.0 FTE) | 12 months | 40 hours per week

Whitworth office hours are 8 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

Whitworth University is a Christian liberal arts university. Our shared mission is to provide our diverse students with an education of mind and heart, equipping them to honor God, follow Christ, and serve humanity. We seek candidates who are willing to engage with the university's mission and integrate their Christian faith into their work.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, faith statement, and contact information for at least three professional references. A background check and sexual misconduct check will be required of the successful candidate.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain valid work authorization throughout the duration of employment, including those on OPT. Whitworth University does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

You are on this webpage because a position at Whitworth sparked your curiosity. If you find yourself questioning hitting the apply button because you might not meet 100% of the qualifications, we think you should do it! When you click apply and submit an application, your application is reviewed by a committee of real, living, and breathing human beings who want to understand your background, experience and skills to find ways you relate to the key competencies needed for success in the position.

Looking for resources to help with writing a faith statement? Check out our faith statement resource page for more information.

Whitworth complies with all federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws that are applicable to religious nonprofit institutions and does not engage in unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, sex, or disability. With our Christ-centered commitment to building a diverse and inclusive community, the university encourages applications from populations underrepresented at Whitworth including members of racial/ethnic communities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

At Whitworth University, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our faculty, staff, and their families by offering an extensive benefits package. Eligible employees can enjoy a variety of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-matched 403 (b) retirement plan
• Tuition remission programs available for employees, their spouses, and dependents
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Accrued vacation and sick leave based on full-time equivalency (FTE). All staff accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month and 10 to 20 days of vacation per year, depending on employee category.
• 2 days of Floating Holiday leave based on full-time equivalency (FTE)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Resources for Christian vocation and calling
• No cost access to the University Recreation Center (UREC) and the Megan E. Thompson Aquatic Center
• 15 paid holidays throughout the year

To discover more about these offerings, please visit our benefits page.

Employer Whitworth University

Address 300 W Hawthorne

Spokane, Washington, 99251

Phone 5097774872

Website http://www.whitworth.edu