Director, Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR)

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. 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 https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD). Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.

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 Student Rights and Responsibilities Director serves as the lead administrator for managing the university's educational and developmentally-based judicial and student conduct system. The Student Rights and Responsibilities unit administers and upholds the EWU Student Conduct Code and policies established by the university trustees.

The work of the Director is complex and requires knowledge of student affairs, student conduct, EWU policies and procedures, and federal/state/local laws and regulations. This position serves as a key campus resource in policy interpretation and regulatory responsibilities, represents EWU leadership to wide-ranging constituencies, and partners with community stakeholders on issues related to student conduct.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of successful leadership in student affairs and will frame and implement a clear vision for Student Rights and Responsibilities and its role in supporting student development, retention, and success in pursuit of the university's mission. The Director will be well-versed in national best practices and innovative in addressing current student conduct issues. He/she will play a leadership role on campus and in the Cheney community.

The Student Rights and Responsibilities Director is a full-time, twelve-month, administrative exempt position, reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students. The position requires periodic work on weekends/evenings to respond to student needs, as appropriate

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

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