13 Student Affairs jobs

Vice President for Student Life The University of Alabama (UA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Student Life. The University, located in the city of Tuscaloosa, is one of the nation’s premier public universities offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 200 fields of study. UA’s more than 1,000 acres of tree-lined pathways and state-of-the-art facilities are a source of inspiration for students, faculty, and staff. For the last two years, UA’s enrollment has exceeded 38,000 students, with an entering freshman class between 6,600 and 7,000, and it has been one of the fastest growing flagship universities. Approximately 40 percent of UA’s freshman class scored 30 or higher on the ACT. The University is a leader among public universities nationwide in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars with more than 600 currently on campus. As the state’s flagship university, UA has recently achieved Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity (formerly R1) status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The University has over 1,800 faculty with twenty-six receiving the NSF’s CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top-performing young scientists, in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences. The Vice President for Student Life serves as the senior student life administrator, reporting directly to the President of the University. The Vice President will work jointly with students, faculty, and staff to create and maintain a climate that fosters student learning and development while enhancing a strong sense of community for UA students. The Vice President serves as a strong advocate for students and staff members within the division and advises the President on topics related to student development and engagement. All departments reporting through the Vice President of Student Life can be found here: https://sa.ua.edu/departments/. UA is seeking an innovative and high-energy leader preferably with experience at a comprehensive doctoral-level institution and/or experience in a senior level position in Student Life. The Vice President should possess conflict management and resolution skills, a keen attention to detail and context, the ability to engage staff in learning and development opportunities, the ability to manage multiple high-level priorities simultaneously, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additional information, including an institutional profile, can be found at https://apptrkr.com/1584095 The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Applications should consist of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references with full contact information. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications, nominations and expressions of interest can be submitted in confidence to: AlabamaVPSL@academicsearch.org. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting Ann Die Hasselmo at Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org or Andrea Cowsert at Andrea.Cowsert@academicsearch.org, consultants with Academic Search, Inc., Washington, D.C. Further information about the University of Alabama is available at https://www.ua.edu/. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

The College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (NSM) at the University of Houston is seeking a proven, dynamic, and innovative leader to serve as its next Associate Dean for Student Success and Undergraduate Studies. The incumbent will inherit years of growth in undergraduate student numbers, improved academic preparation of the incoming classes, and a sound infrastructure for enrollment management. NSM has been successful in improving outcomes for students, as well as in securing external funding for student support. This is an opportunity to shape science education in ways that respond to the shifting demography of Texas and the country, as well as to the changing intellectual and professional worlds our students will inherit. An appointment is anticipated either in a tenure-track or a non-tenure track position at the Associate or full Professor level.  

The Learning Center is seeking innovative and compassionate individuals to provide academic support to HCC students by promoting effective study habits and learning strategies while assisting students with course content.  Learning assistants are available during all hours of operation to work with students in a variety of formats including individual, group, walk-in, and in-class learning sessions. Ideal candidates work collaboratively and effectively with students of all academic backgrounds. This position directly supports the College’s Strategic Plan by providing support and intervention to eradicate attainment gaps based on income, race, gender and ethnicity. Duties include, but are not limited to, promoting a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment in the Learning Center; assisting students in learning course content by referring to student class notes, assignments, and class resources; promoting study skills and learning strategies; visiting classes to advertise the services of the Learning Center; attending training sessions to become College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certified; following the policies and procedures of the Learning Center and Harford Community College Learning assistants conduct individualized, group, walk-in, and/or Supplemental Instruction sessions for HCC students.  These sessions are designed to help students develop study skills and become independent learners. Learning assistants are hired in the following academic areas: Business, Education, Computing, and Applied Technology Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Compensation Peer Learning Assistant (undergraduate coursework):  $10.51 per hour Master Learning Assistant (associate's degree):  $13.78 per hour Professional Learning Assistant (bachelor's degree or beyond):  $16.92 per hour Work schedule is 20 hours per week and will include day, evening, and weekend hours during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.  Schedules will be determined by the supervisor.

The Coordinator for Disability Support Services provides disability support services; academic, career and transfer advising; and intervention services to students; coordinates note-taking, scribe and reading services, including the hiring, training, and supervising of staff who provide the services; and provides education to faculty and staff on disability- and intervention-related issues. Duties include, but are not limited to, supervising a staff of approximately 15-20 part-time note-takers; serving as an advocate for issues regarding students with disabilities to ensure equal access; providing services that promote access to the campus community; providing consultation and disability awareness to the campus community regarding academic accommodations, compliance with legal responsibilities, as well as instructional, programmatic, physical, and curriculum modifications; working directly with a cohort of students to develop a plan for the provision of approved academic accommodations and academic success; using a service delivery model that encourages students with disabilities to develop independence; serving as a member of our Student Intervention and Prevention team to present students exhibiting concerning behavior with appropriate resources and referrals; and assisting with program evaluation and the assessment of student learning outcomes.  This is an exempt, professional staff position reporting to the Director for Disability and Student Intervention Services and is part of the Student Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness division of the College. 

The Coordinator for Student Conduct and Intervention assists in the overall coordination of student judicial and intervention services and is responsible for overseeing the Student Code of Conduct and leading campus-wide efforts to ensure support of and responsiveness to students displaying concerning behaviors.  Harford Community College approaches student conduct from an educational perspective and the Coordinator for Student Conduct and Intervention is responsible for implementing sanctions that are aligned to the Student Code and designed to promote learning opportunities for students or student organizations found responsible for violations.  The person selected for this position must be committed to promoting equity and inclusion and exude a welcoming, fair-minded demeanor. Duties include, but are not limited to, investigating and adjudicating alleged violations to the Student Code of Conduct, responding to student crises and emergencies, referring students to appropriate medical and/or mental health professionals, and interpreting and assessing outcomes related to student conduct and intervention.  The Coordinator for Student Conduct and Intervention serves as the chair of the Student Intervention and Prevention (SIP) Team.  This requires the establishing monthly meetings with the SIP Team, identifying agenda items for each meeting, sharing outcomes related to concerning behavior reports (CBRs) received and emergency SIP calls responded to, and providing guidance and support to SIP team members regarding SIP and CBR processes. This is an exempt, professional staff position reporting to the Director for Disability and Intervention Services and is part of the Student Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness division.

As Canada’s only polytechnic university, we offer you the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community through a meaningful career working in a collaborative and inclusive culture. Join us and put your thoughts into action.   The Position KPU is seeking a Vice President, Students. This position is responsible for leading the development and implementation of key student-focussed strategies in alignment with the University’s Strategic Vision and Academic Plan. The Vice President, Students is also responsible for ensuring KPU provides its students with the most supportive, rewarding and enriching educational experience, and fosters the on-going development and provision of high-quality services for students, consistent with the University’s mission and vision.   This role reports to the President and Vice-Chancellor . Reporting directly to this position are the Registrar, Senior Director Student Affairs, AVP International, Director of the Office for Student Rights and Responsibilities and, in 2020, the Director of the Future Students Office. The Vice President, Students position is a senior academic administrator appointment that is for a five year term with the possibility of renewal for an additional five years, subject to satisfactory review.   To view the complete job discription please go to the following URL: Click Here

Regis College seeks nominations and applications for the Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Chief Diversity Officer (AVP/CDO). Reporting to President Antoinette Hays, the AVP/CDO will create linkages among all stakeholders to develop and implement a new strategic vision for inclusive excellence for Regis. Located in Weston, Massachusetts, Regis is a leading Catholic coed university with over 3,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students in the arts, sciences and health professions devoted to engagement, service and advancement in a global community. Regis is growing thanks to an innovative vision and strategic decision-making by University leadership. Four schools, a satellite campus and online degree programs provide transformational educational experiences for students, particularly those from underserved populations. Twenty-one percent of Regis students are from diverse backgrounds and 23 percent are first-generation college students. Thirty-five percent of undergraduate students are Pell-eligible. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Regis continues to find inspiration in the values of its founders, the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, which include the pursuit of truth, service to the dear neighbor, social justice, excellence with gentleness, gracious hospitality and welcoming all without distinction. Regis seeks to educate the whole person, preparing students to pursue excellence, become agents of change in their own communities, and serve and lead as advocates of a more just and compassionate global society. This is an institution that is committed to the dynamic and complex work of diversity, and whose members are eager and interested in broadening their understanding and being more collaborative as they tackle sensitive topics and bring the College to a place of greater inclusivity, justice and equity.

Job Description College Vice President of Academic and Student Services Yuba Community College District Location: Woodland Community College - Woodland, CA Job Description: BASIC FUNCTION: The Vice President of Academic and Student Services will report directly to the College President. The Vice President serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the College, providing general oversight for the College's academic and student services programs. The Vice President manages and evaluates the work of the Instructional and Student Services Deans and other managers. Essential Duties Summary: ESSENTIAL DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Student Access and Success: The Vice President will have a deep commitment to student access and success, for students enrolled in the College, for those who have not yet arrived, and those who have graduated and/or transferred to a four-year college or university. Risk-taking: The Vice President will be committed to identifying gaps in student outcomes on the basis of factors such as race, ethnicity and gender, and then mobilize the college to improve results. Team-building: The Vice President and his/her administrative team will foster among faculty and staff a culture of innovation and effective implementation driving towards common goals of improving student access and success. Establishes a Sense of Urgency: The Vice President will work to establish and maintain among leaders, faculty, and staff a healthy sense of urgency to improve student access and success. Plans for Lasting Change: The Vice President will have strong strategic ability to plan for change in ways that ensure broad buy-in and action that significantly improves student access and success. Results-oriented: The Vice President will develop a culture of inquiry and evidence to support a results-oriented approach across the institution. Effective Communicator: The Vice President will effectively engage with the College’s internal and external stakeholders, strategically communicating in ways that advance student access and success. Financial and Operational Ability: The Vice President will align resources and expenditures to achieve significantly improved results in student outcomes, implementing well-designed institutional changes at scale, and ensuring they are embedded for the long term. Entrepreneurship: The Vice President will be an entrepreneurial and highly effective fundraiser, with a particular capacity to raise revenue and develop resources that support strategies for improving student access and success. Leading Beyond College Boundaries: The Vice President will use the institution’s influence and resources to pave the way for ongoing student access and success by forging partnerships with outside entities, including K-12 school districts, four-year colleges, community-based organizations, and employers. RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: Serve as the Chief Operating Officer of the College. Serve as the Chief Academic and Student Services Officer for the College, overseeing academic and student support services programs. Provide vision and leadership for a diverse, dynamic and innovative community of managers, faculty, staff, and students. Interpret and analyze pertinent educational laws, legislation, policies, regulations and procedures to determine the impact on the College and to formulate compliance and reporting strategies. Complete timely and accurate State and Federal reports in the area of responsibility. Serve as College Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO), assuming responsibility for the preparation of ACCJC Institutional Self-Evaluation Report, Mid-Term and Substantive Change Reports. Lead the College’s educational planning, program review and accreditation processes and work to ensure articulation between educational planning goals and objectives and those of other District organizational units. Promote innovation and improved services to students and the community and cooperates with staff, faculty and other managers to develop processes to ensure the attainment of positive student outcomes and to support student success. Manage and participate in the continued evaluation and improvement of College-wide educational programs and services. Work with deans, directors, and managers to ensure updated College curricula that meets all state mandates. Promote the assessment of student learning outcomes and service area outcomes to determine the effectiveness of student learning and student service programs. Provide general oversight in the preparation of each semester/term class schedule and ensures effective enrollment management. Actively participate in and support College shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes. Participate in the hiring, training, management and evaluation of College managers, faculty and classified staff. Coordinate the evaluation of all assigned staff and assess the effectiveness of the assignments to programs and services. Oversee and facilitate College faculty coordinator recruitments, interviews, agreements, reviews and evaluations. Oversee the College’s operating budgets for educational programs and services. Interpret and administer the provisions of collective bargaining agreements and contracts as appropriate. Employ appropriate techniques and strategies to resolve disputes and to enhance communication and cooperation among the members of the College and District communities. Coordinate the handling of student complaints and the administering of student discipline. Coordinate Convocation, Welcome Week, Commencement and faculty orientations. Review all College Service Agreements, Grants, and Memoranda of Understanding and recommend for approval or denial to the College President. Represent the College on District-wide committees and project teams, as well as to community groups, professional organizations, other colleges and K-12 schools. Assume other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the College President. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. Job Requirements Required Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate, by the final filing date, must possess the minimum qualifications for Educational Administrators at California Community Colleges: Possession of a Master’s degree; AND One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrator’s administrative assignment. Desired/Preferred Qualifications: DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Doctoral degree from an accredited institution 3-5 years of Administrative experience Knowledge of ACCJC Accreditation regulations Knowledge of California Education Code and Title V Knowledge of working with HSI (Hispanic Serving Institutions) colleges Collegiality and collaboration with diverse constituencies, both internal and external Effective communication, both orally and in writing Strong and articulate proponent of higher education Experience working in a shared-governance environment Teaching, counseling or administrative experience in higher education, preferably in a community college setting Information and Application Process Instructions Range/Step: Range 45, Management Salary Schedule Salary Range: $128,652 - $156,761/YEAR Benefits Information: BENEFITS/SALARY: The District offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependent, valued at over $24,273 annually with currently no out of pocket expenses to employees or dependents for monthly premiums. The package includes health, dental, vision, two (2) life insurance policies and an Employee Assistance program. Additional benefits include contributions to the State Teacher’s Retirement System (STRS) or the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), 457/403b options, 12 sick days, 22 vacation days, 223 day/12 month contract. Posting Number: AS347P Open Date: 04/23/2019 Close Date: 6/13/2019 Review Start Date: 06/13/2019 Open Until Filled: Yes Special Instructions to Applicants: A complete application includes the following: Management Application, Resume, Transcripts, Equal Employment Opportunity statement (attached in a Word document) and a Cover letter/letter of interest that addresses the required Leadership and Management Competencies, specifically how your experience and professional qualifications have prepared you to serve in this capacity, not to exceed 5 pages. All application materials must be received no later than the first review date of the applications. To apply, visit https://yccd.peopleadmin.com/postings/2134 EEO Statement As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse staff and student population, the Yuba Community College District is committed to creating an inclusive and effective learning and working environment for all. When inquiring or applying for this job opening, please also reference AcademicCareers.com Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and employment opportunities at Yuba Community College District and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5f0a683875349149921b2aea296210aa

Pensacola State College Pensacola State College is located on Florida’s beautiful Gulf Coast. Pensacola State College is one of 28 public colleges in the Florida College System committed to affordable, open access to educational opportunities. The College offers baccalaureate and associate degrees, career certificates, developmental education, adult education, and GED preparation.  The Human Resources Office is accepting applications for the following administrative position in Student Affairs: DIRECTOR, STUDENT SERVICES, WARRINGTON CAMPUS – JOB #2692 The Director, Student Services, Warrington Campus is a full-time 12-month administrative position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2019, but a different start date may be negotiated. The successful candidate will coordinate the day-to-day functions of the Office of Student Services on the Warrington Campus. The Director will effectively train advising staff and support the Case Management Model for academic and career advising, supervise a diverse staff to accurately provide admissions, general financial aid, and program specific information in a customer centered manner, respond to student needs in order to support retention and program completion, provide supervision and leadership to promote employee growth, and effectively manage the budget. The successful candidate will work closely with the Dean, Student Affairs and other staff to provide excellent student support services consistent with other College sites. This position reports to the Dean, Student Affairs.