Assistant Director, Honor Code Office

Why Work at BYU

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life."

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth-all situated within a beautiful and historic campus-make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work.

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The last day to submit an application for this position is May 6, 2026, by 11:59pm MST.

Assistant Director, Honor Code Office

The Assistant Director will assist the director in implementing a student conduct system which aligns with the University Mission and Aims to build disciples of Jesus Christ and strives to protect the educational environment for all members of the BYU community. This position is responsible for teaching the campus community, including faculty, staff and students, how to interpret and apply principle-based Honor Code standards. The university relies on the Assistant Director as a subject-matter expert in the field of student conduct, including educating the campus about student conduct and how this work aligns and differs from other campuses.

The Assistant Director is responsible for supervising administrators and coordinating the internal training and professional development opportunities for the HCO staff. This Assistant Director oversees the assessment and evaluation of student learning outcomes. In the case that the Director of the HCO is unavailable or out of the office, the Assistant Director will make administrative decisions. The Assistant Director will also have an allotment of HC cases to investigate along with the administrative responsibilities. The Assistant Director will investigate reports of HC violations and help students become accountable through an educational process that allows for personal change and growth.

What you'll do in this position:

1. Assistant Director

• Supervise and support HC administrators (meetings, case guidance, performance management, onboarding, and training).
• Ensure investigations and decisions comply with university policy, laws, and best practices, audit past cases for quality and consistency.
• Lead staff development, team building, and training initiatives; oversee data collection, assessment, and student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with Director on strategy, resource planning, unit review, policy updates, and operational decisions, act in Director's absence.
• Represent HCO in committees/meetings, coordinate with CES (including annual conference), and assist with case support and administrative reviews.

2. Outreach and Training

• Provide leadership for outreach/training efforts and guide administrators in this area.
• Deliver advanced trainings to deans/colleges, including addressing misconceptions of HCO work.

3. Investigations & Educational Action Plans

• Manage reports: assess jurisdiction/violations, conduct impartial investigations, interview parties, and gather evidence in compliance with laws/policies.
• Maintain thorough, unbiased records using case management systems; communicate rights, processes, and resources to involved parties.
• Develop and implement individualized educational action plans and interventions, including coordination across related university processes (e.g., Title IX, EEO).

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor's Degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, or related field;
• 3 years of experience in student counseling, advisement, or student judicial affairs, arbitration, or related college/university experience
• Strong commitment to the Mission and Aims of BYU and to a non-adversarial, educational, learning-based student conduct philosophy
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including experience in conducting motivational and investigative interviews
• Ability to engage in creative problem solving that leads to implementation sanctions focused on educating and enhancing student learning and development
• Ability to handle sensitive information and situations appropriately, while maintaining strict confidentiality
• Effectively interact with a diverse student population and various campus departments when communicating in oral and written form, while managing multiple tasks in a dynamic university work environment

Preferred

• Master's degree in high education, student affairs, counseling, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in student counseling, advisement, or student judicial affairs, arbitration, or related college/university experience. Experience in supervising full-time staff
• Capacity to work independently and as a HCO team member. The position requires the skills and ability to work with computer databases, spreadsheets, M/S Office Suite, and other basic office software packages
• Ability to conduct professional presentations
• Skill and experience in developing and utilizing learning outcomes and assessments to create a meaningful educational and developmental experience for the students
• Autonomy in supervising, educating and training office staff

What we offer in return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation+ 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 55

Typical Starting Pay: $92,000 - $119,000

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate's job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range.

If the job doesn't have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!