Director of Student Affairs

Description

Benefits

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and foster community engagement and campus connections by coordinating student activities, clubs, honor societies and organizations.  
• Coordinates the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) meetings and membership.
• Provide oversite of student publications and communication, which includes the development and distribution of the quarterly, campus newsletter.
• Coordinate, and evaluate academic support activities and programs (tutoring, seminars, and workshops).
• Ensure institutional compliance with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and with other federal and state regulations concerning students with disabilities.  
• Review student requests for accommodation based on a documented disability and recommend reasonable accommodations.  
• Provide notification to faculty of students with approved accommodations.  
• Coordinate the acquisition of any resources necessary to provide the approved reasonable accommodation (such as interpreters, technology, and assistive devices). 
• Manages the student conduct process and coordinate the Academic and Conduct Appeals Committee. 
• Maintain records of Honor Code violations. 
• Creates quarterly academic recognition certificates and transcript notation.
• Responsible for overseeing the student grievance and appeals process as outlined in the college’s Academic Catalog and Student Handbook.
• Participate in service activities that contribute to community, professional, and institutional advancement.  
• Promote scholarly academic and professional activities that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, intellectual growth, and educational excellence
• Assists with coordinating and tracking online students wishing to participate in graduation ceremonies and being a liaison with the campus locations. (Online Campus Role Only)
• Depending on the size of the campus, responsible for Career Services through development of college resources, including but not limited to webinars, blogs, training videos, newsletters, etc. 
• Responsible for the tracking and documenting of job placement information for all graduates. 
• Responsible for training and supervision of Career Services Advisors.
• Responsible for the coordination of welcome/orientation sessions.  
• Oversee and coordinate the SAP appeal process. (On-Ground Campus Role Only)
• Assists with outreach efforts to students on warning and probation. (On-Ground Campus Role Only)
• Provides oversight, training, and strategic direction of Student Affairs Coordinators. 
• Assists with developing and coordinating retention initiatives.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Skill in examining operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to assess and interpret individual student needs and to make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Advanced verbal and written communication often in stressful situations involving students or co-workers
• Fast-paced work environment requiring quick adaptation skills in a changing strategic and tactical workplace

Requirements

Education

• Earned bachelor’s degree required (Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred).
• Master’s Degree preferred

Experience

• 5-10 years’ experience in a post-secondary setting preferred