Director of Student Support & Case Management
Pittsburg, KS - USA
Job Summary
Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for Director of Student Support & Case Management in the Dean of Students department. The Director of Student Support & Case Management is a specialized position which blends the functions of non-clinical student consultation program coordination of student referrals and intake systems development and coordination for reporting and maintenance of student cases and leadership in addressing factors which contribute to student attrition and improve student success.
The Director serves as a key liaison between students staff and university systems managing highly sensitive and confidential issues involving student conduct behavioral health and civil rights compliance. This position provides non-clinical case management services and supports Title IX administration including response coordination resolution of complaints and training. The Director also facilitates referrals ensures accurate recordkeeping and contributes to campus climate initiatives promoting equity and safety.
Duties and Responsibilities
30% Assessment Intervention Counsel and Case Management:
Serve as a visible advocate for students within institutional processes ensuring that student voices are heard individual circumstances are considered and systemic barriers to success are named and addressed at the appropriate level.
Assesses and responds to complex student concerns and complaints against a university system process department student or employee by analyzing and prioritizing cases issuing interim actions consulting counseling and providing recommendations to the Dean of Students or designee.
Provides comprehensive assessments case planning and management of an array of student issues and concerns informed by evidence-based practices.
Assists in responding to acute mental health emergencies and crisis situations; Conducts student risk assessments (harm towards self or others) under supervision.
Counsels and consults with college community members (students and college employees) regarding multifaceted student concerns such as interpersonal conflicts crises behavioral and mental health concerns; Takes appropriate action to resolve issues with students faculty and staff.
Leads the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT); engages in behavior-based assessments of students to identify and mitigate barriers to personal and academic success recommends options to best address student behavioral concerns; assists in the development and maintenance of reporting protocols and processes to proactively identify and engage in early intervention in support of student success.
Provides solution-focused direct services to address a wide range of inter/intrapersonal social emotional psychological behavioral health and developmental needs of PSUs student population.
30% Student Conduct Investigation and Adjudication:
Counsels students regarding Student Code of Conduct issues formal and informal conflict resolution strategies and hearing procedures. Interacts with university faculty and staff as necessary.
Conducts investigations into charges of student misconduct (e.g. Student Conduct Code Title IX Harassment/Discrimination); creates an investigative plan conducts interviews with involved parties makes credibility assessments prepares and presents summaries of investigations and appropriate supporting documents and communicates with the parties while protecting the neutrality integrity and privacy of the investigation. Acts as an impartial and unbiased party in the investigation and provides detailed reports summarizing the investigation.
Serves on formal student conduct administrative decision-making body and/or acts as an advisor.
Reviews and evaluates all incident reports submitted through Maxient to ensure timely and appropriate case management including accurate assignment policy interpretation charge selection and communication with involved parties.
Collaborates with campus partners to facilitate consistent responses to student conduct concerns while maintaining compliance with institutional policies and due process standards.
Monitors workflow effectiveness and implements process improvements to promote consistency efficiency and institutional compliance.
Assists with the administration of student conduct cases from intake through resolution including conducting investigations facilitating meetings preparing documentation issuing outcomes and ensuring appropriate follow-up and record maintenance.
Partner with Housing and Residential Life professional staff to ensure consistency in conduct processes sanctioning philosophy and documentation standards while providing training and consultation to staff.
Serve as one of the institutional conduct authorities for university and housing and residence life conduct cases requiring formal adjudication or elevated review.
25% Policy Procedure Assessment and Process Improvement:
Assists in the development implementation and continuous improvement of policies procedures and operational protocols for the Behavior Intervention Team (BIT).
Participates in case review and intervention planning coordinates follow-up actions and works closely with campus stakeholders to support student well-being assess risk and promote a coordinated institutional response to students of concern.
Conducts ongoing reviews of the Student Code of Conduct and related procedures to identify opportunities for improvement clarify expectations and enhance operational effectiveness.
Research emerging trends and best practices in student conduct administration behavioral intervention and student affairs to recommend policy updates that support student development accountability and institutional goals.
Serves as a key resource for students faculty and staff regarding student conduct processes behavioral intervention procedures and university expectations providing guidance consultation and education to foster a safe and supportive campus environment.
Maintain an ongoing assessment framework tracking recidivism rates conduct rends and sanction efficacy through data collection trend analysis and reporting utilizing findings to inform training resource allocation and continuous process improvement.
Produce annual and ad hoc reports translating conduct and case management data into actionable recommendations
Benchmark institutional practices against peer institutions and professional standards established by ASCA and NASPA
Serve as a campus subject matter expert on the Stop Campus Hazing Act assisting the Dean of Students with maintaining current knowledge of legal requirements definitions reporting obligations and institutional compliance expectations.
Participates in the development and execution of annual strategic plan objectives for the Dean of Students and the Director of Civil Rights Compliance & Title IX.
Manages and updates Maxient system configurations. Maintains official conduct records in accordance with
institutional policy and relevant laws utilizing the Maxient Network.
15% Education Programming and Communications:
Develops and facilitates activities that support the Dean of Students core functions including Student Concerns & Complaints Behavioral Intervention Student Conduct Harassment/Discrimination Title IX & Sexual Misconduct and Prevention/Awareness programming and training.
Develops and facilitates compliance-related training for the college community in the areas of Title IX regulations Clery Act drug-free schools sexual harassment and equity.
Develop help deliver and assess training programs for campus faculty and staff on hazing prevention recognition reporting procedures and the Universitys responsibilities under the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
Develops and facilitates education and training for faculty staff and students to showcase Dean of Student resources such as information about health wellness and safety procedures/activities; promotes a positive campus culture/climate and encourages personal responsibility and awareness of the Student Code of Conduct by maintaining an intentional visible presence across campus.
Partner with Housing & Residence Life Campus Activities and academic departments to integrate student support into existing program structures.
Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Required Education and Experience - Time of Hire
Bachelors degree in counseling education social work psychology sociology public health or related field. One years experience in case management or closely related position with a demonstrated knowledge of case management systems and/or experience working as a part of a case management coordination or support team.
Knowledge of Title IX Clery Act VAWA and FERPA regulations.
Candidates must hold a bachelors degree in counseling education social work psychology sociology public health or related field. This degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge highly specialized methodologies and critical problem-solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.
Preferred Education and Experience -
Masters degree in education counseling social work psychology sociology public health or related field.
Three years full-time experience in case management or closely related position with a demonstrated knowledge of case management systems in the higher education setting and/or experience working as a part of a case management coordination or support team.
Screening Services (Background Checks): Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background and sex offender check.
Job Type: Unclassified
Appointment Duration: 12 months
Work Schedule: Full Time Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM nights and weekends as needed.
Application Documents Required*:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Names and Contact Details for three (3) Professional References
*Consolidate into two documents to upload.
Open Until Filledwith a first consideration date of July 15 2026
Search Committee Chair: Stacie Nelson
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.
Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all employees.
Required Experience:
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About Company
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