DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Summary

The Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for providing vision, leadership and strategic direction for student affairs at the assigned Spartan Campus and for ensuring the delivery of effective and quality service to students in the following areas: career services, placement files & records, advising, employer relationships, program advisory meetings, student conduct, student life programs and disability services. This is done through creating policies, programs and services that support the school's mission, meet the needs of a diverse campus population, foster student development and promote involvement on campus. This position provides advice and counsel to the President and other Executive Committee members regarding overall student morale and serves as the primary advocate for the assigned campus student body.


Essential Functions

• Promote strategies and programs designed to positively impact student persistence and increase student satisfaction at the school
• Assure access protocols and services in support of student counseling needs are in place and appropriately communicated, this includes maintaining a comprehensive list of referral resources and appropriate intervention mechanisms/programs
• Establish and develop an effective health services and education referral program
• Administer and supervise compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, ADA and institutional student grievance processes and procedures
• Prepare and manage the Student Affairs Department budget
• Create and coordinate department publications such as the Student Handbook and the Campus Crime Report with CRC Compliance Office
• Provide first line contact and problem resolution for parents, students, and others
• Develop and implement a student judicial system; serve as Chief Conduct Officer of the College (includes coordination and supervision of due process procedures as they relate to student behavior and discipline)
• Develop short and long-range vision for the department and lead department staff in the implementation of plans. Assure that a variety of student life opportunities are offered to all students
• Supervise the Career/Student Services employees and assist in the enhancement of this service to students at the College
• Achieve campus goals specific to Career Services placement
• Plan and coordinate orientation, commencement, and other ceremonies for the campus
• Administer the peer-tutoring program through Federal Work Study. Coordinate services with the faculty, financial aid and the Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations
• Ensure timely updating, publishing and distribution of the Student Handbook, Campus Security Report, Drug Free Schools and Communities information and other student consumer information documents
• Supervise the Career Services/Student Services employees and put in place systems to ensure that all student files are complete and in compliance throughout the student life cycle
• Other duties as assigned by Campus President

Knowledge / Skills

• Demonstrates good judgment and confidentiality
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer service
• Ability to effectively present information, communicate and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public
• Excellent time management, follow-through, and organizational skills
• Strong communication and ability to build relationships with all levels of management
• Strategic and forward-thinker
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to handle highly confidential information
• Ability to quickly assess candidate's skills/qualifications and attributes and make placements/recommendations as appropriate

Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma or GED Required
• Bachelor's degree required - accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency
• Master's degree preferred
• 3+ years Career Services, Registration Services, or Student Affairs experience at the postsecondary level
• 3+ years of Leadership experience required
• Experience with a for-profit college preferred
• Experience with CampusVue software or similar student information system software
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and accreditation regulations applicable to the proprietary education industry

Certificates, License, Registrations

• None

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

No or very limited physical efforts required. No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger; and talk or hear.


AAP/EEO Statement

Spartan College provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In keeping with the above conviction, Spartan College is committed to assuring that:

All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, and other employment related programs are provided fairly to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law;

Employment decisions are based on the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action; and all personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

401(k) and Employer Match

Medical insurance

HSA/FSA

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Employee Scholarship