Dean of Students

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida

The Dean of Students provides primary leadership, supervision and management of several Student Development departments. Based on education, experience, and expertise, s/he will oversee 5 of the following departments:  Admissions, Campus Recreation, Dining Services, Health & Wellness, Multicultural Services, Residence Life, Safety & Security, Student Accountability, Student Involvement & Leadership, and/or Student Success Center.  The Dean of Students provides secondary leadership, supervision and management for the remaining Student Development departments. S/he reports directly to the Vice President for Student Development and serves in her absence. This is a 12 month, exempt position.

Essential Duties and Tasks

Administrative

·         Serves as a Christian role model for administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and community members.

·         Represents the Vice President for Student Development in her absence.

·         Assists the Student Development professional, clerical, and student staff members in successfully completing their duties and responsibilities.

·         Keeps the Vice President for Student Development informed of daily activities, problems, emergencies, and occurrences that affect university students.

·         Prepares reports as requested by the President or Vice President for Student Development including, but not limited to weekly, monthly, semester, or yearly qualitative and quantitative reports.

·         Develops budget proposals and make budget recommendations to the Vice President for Student Development for departments within his/her supervision.

·         Conducts assessments and makes recommendations for the improvement of Student Development programs and services.

·         Serves as an appeals officer for the Office of Student Accountability and Student Success Center.

·         Builds bridges on-campus with faculty and staff members from Academic Affairs, Business Services, Development, and Religious Life.

·         Participates in Student Development Division and university-wide meetings and retreats.

·         Maintains confidentiality in dealing with students, parents, university and the community.

Divisional Responsibilities

·         Teaches one section of the FYE Seminar:  The Christian Academy.

·         Coordinates the Assessment/SACS accreditation efforts.

·         Chairs the Co-Programming Team and oversees the production of The Navigator, Student Handbook and Events Calendar.

·         Chairs the Professional Development Committee.

·         Serves on the other Student Development Division-wide Committees (e.g. Learning Outcomes, Strengths).

University-Wide Responsibilities

·         Co-Chairs the Retention Committee for the university at large.

·         Serves on the Crisis Management Team for the university at large.

·         Serves on the Character & Ethics in Leadership Seminar Planning Committee with the Development Office.

·         Represents the Student Development Division on university governance committees, as requested by the President or Vice President for Student Development.

Professional Development 

·         Stays current about Student Development issues and trends that affect university students.

·         Joins, attends, and participates in local, state, and national Student Development organizations, conferences, and professional development workshops.

·         Conducts research and administer surveys of other Student Development professionals.

·         Conducts presentations at local, state, and national Student Development conferences.

Public Relations/Christian Commitment

·         Represents the University in a positive manner to administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, legal counsel, visitors, and the neighboring community through Christian conduct, behavior, and presentation on and off campus.

·         Demonstrates a strong Christian commitment and vitality of Christian faith through student discipleship, friendship evangelism, Bible study, social ministry opportunities, and church-related service.  Examples of expected involvement include: one-to-one mentoring and participation in Workship projects and missions trips.

Education and Experience

·         Possesses a Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling Psychology, or related field. 

·         Prefer a doctorate in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling Psychology, or related field. 

·         Possesses 7 - 10 years of increasing levels of responsibilities in higher education administration at more than one college or university.

·         Prefer teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Work Environment

·         Requires an individual to be able to respond immediately to deal with crises, handle emergencies, respond to urgent student or staff needs, and solve problems.

·         The position requires many long hours and sometimes late nights or early mornings for meetings, emergencies, or counseling.

·         The position is an “on call” professional with a university-issued cell phone.

Palm Beach Atlantic University reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.

Application Process:

Please send cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, completed PBA Employment Application (found at www.pba.edu), and your statement of Christian Faith (and how you would integrate it into this Dean of Students position) to:

Contact: Palm Beach Atlantic University Office of Human Resources PO Box 24708 West Palm Beach, Florida 33416-4708 USA Phone: 561-803-2171 Fax: 561-803-2179 E-mail: jobs@pba.edu

Presbyterian College
Department of Student Life
Office of Residence Life and Summer Programs

Area Coordinator: Presbyterian College, a very selective national liberal arts college with
approximately1200 students, has one (possibly two) job opening(s) for an Area Coordinator.
The position’s primary responsibilities include hiring, supervising, and training 35
undergraduate Resident Assistants; serving in on-campus duty rotation; adjudicating judicial
and policy violations; and serving in a collateral assignment with the Office of Student
Activities, Greek Life, and/or Multicultural Affairs.

Presbyterian College is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA and is located near
Greenville and Columbia SC; and within a 2-3 hour drive of Asheville, Atlanta, Charlotte, or
Charleston.

A Masters degree with previous residence life experience preferred. We seek to fill the position
by July 1, 2008. Salary commensurate with experience. Professional development funds,
benefits package, furnished two-bedroom apartment, and meal plan also provided.

Send letter of interest, resume, and a list of 3 professional references (names, addresses,
telephone numbers, email) to: Area Coordinator Screening Committee, c/o Jenni Evans,
Director of Residence Life and Summer Programs, Presbyterian College, 503 South Broad St.,
Clinton, SC 29325 or by email to jlevans@presby.edu. EOE.

Student Life
Residence Life and Summer Programs
For More Information Contact 864-833-8276

Presbyterian College
Department of Student Life

Director of Greek Life. Presbyterian College, a very selective
national liberal arts college with 1200 students, seeks an
energetic and creative Director of Greek Life. The position's
primary responsibilities include providing a comprehensive
Greek Life program, including overseeing six national
fraternities, three national sororities, and one Black Greek Letter
organization; establishing and advising a Greek Life faculty
committee, and a Greek Life alumni organization; as well as
serving as a member of the Department of Student Life Steering Team.

Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA, the college is
located near Greenville and Columbia SC; and within a 2 -3
hour drive of Asheville, Atlanta, Charlotte, or Charleston. We
seek to fill the position by July 1,2008. Review of applications
will begin April 1, 2008 and will continue until the vacancy is
filled. A Master's degree in college student personnel or related
field required. Previous experience in student Greek Life
preferred. Salary commensurate with experience and
responsibilities.

Send letter of interest, resume, and a list of 3 professional
references (names, addresses, telephone numbers, email) to: The
Director of Greek Life Screening Committee, c/o Ms. Debby
Young, Senior Administrative Assistant for Student Life,
Presbyterian College, 503 South Broad St., Clinton, SC 29325.
Or email same materials to dyoung@presby.edu. EOE. PC
representatives will be accepting applications at ACPA.

Student Life

Office of the Vice President

For More Information Contact 864-833-8378

Presbyterian College

Student Life, Office of Career Services & Internships

Position Available: Assistant Director; Career Development

Presbyterian College, a very selective national liberal arts college with 1200 students, seeks an Assistant Director of Career Development.  Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA, the college is located near Greenville and Columbia SC; and within a 2 – 3 hour drive of Asheville, Atlanta, Charlotte, or Charleston.  We seek to fill the position by August 1, 2008.  Review of applications will begin March 28, 2008 and will continue until the vacancy is filled.  Salary commensurate with experience and responsibilities. 

Working collaboratively with the campus community, the Office of Career Services & Internships focuses on helping students gain skills in career planning and decision-making.  The position of Assistant Director of Career Development will work with students from freshman through senior year, with emphasis on career exploration of freshman and sophomore students.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree

2 – 3 years of experience in higher education student development, student counseling, staff development, placement services or related profession

Master’s Degree in Student Development strongly preferred

Successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal, communication (writing, speaking, presenting), organization and time management skills, effectively work individually and collaboratively with students/faculty/staff and employers.

Evening and weekend hours occasionally required.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Career Services & Internships, the AD will advise students individually and in groups to provide vocational planning, career decision-making and job search assistance for post graduate careers and/or graduate/professional schools.  The AD will create and lead or facilitate workshops and programs/events for students regardless of major or vocational interest using a variety of delivery methods.

Areas of Concentration:

Individual Counseling;

Assessment, Informational Interview, Major/Minor, Career Choices, Resume, Job Search, Mock Interviews

Workshops

Time Management, Study Skills for first year success, Major/Minor, Informational Interviewing, Career Exploration

Career Fairs

Summer Jobs,   Internships, Career, Graduate School, Teacher Recruitment

Resource Management

Assessment Tools, Library

Additional areas/projects as assigned by the Director

Send letter of interest, resume, and a list of 3 professional references (names, addresses, telephone numbers, email) to: Career Development Screening Committee, c/o Mrs. Lynn Downie, Administrative Assistant for CSI, Presbyterian College, 503 South Broad St., Clinton, SC 29325. Or email same materials to ldownie@presby.edu.  EOE

Application Process: Apply online through the University of Arkansas' Human Relations department, hr.uark.edu/employment. Reference job #Y08444.

FUNCTIONAL JOB DUTIES

1.    Coordinate all aspects of the late night and weekend program known as Friday Night Live.  Collaborate with campus departments, student organizations and community groups.  Plan a well-rounded series of events and activities for this initiative.

2.  Conduct and analyze assessment data related to the Friday Night Live program.  Report results to the Division of Student Affairs and others as appropriate.

3.    Assist University Programs with event planning, program selection and implementation, contracting and evaluation. (as needed)

4.    Provide oversight for the coordination of inclusive programs, events, and services sponsored y University Programs and Student Activities.

 5.   Ensure the recruitment and selection of qualified student staff for the area.  Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate personnel in a fair and impartial manner. 

6.   Assist in the development and administration of budgets for Friday Night Live, University Programs (if appropriate) and the department in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.

7.    Promote on-going learning and development on the part of involved students and staff.  Facilitate workshops and provide training for students and staff.

8.   Conduct outreach activities including classroom, community, and professional association presentations; Supervise student internships; Effectively represents Student Activities within the institution; Serve on institutional, community, and professional association committees.

9.   Maintain a knowledge base concerning current national and global trends and developments within areas of responsibility.

10. Assess effectiveness in achieving departmental, divisional and institutional goals.  Strive to constantly improve standards in co-curricular programs and to increase quantity and quality of student input in student affairs.  Prepare an annual report in accordance with established guidelines.

11. Keep supervisor informed about sensitive matters in areas of responsibility.

12. Perform such other tasks as may be assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of two years experience in student activities or related field is required (undergraduate and graduate experience considered).

REFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Experience in major event coordination, advising student organizations and working with budgets is desired.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree.  Masters degree in Higher Education (Student Affairs) preferred.

Belmont University is looking for an exceptional Student Affairs professional to serve as Associate Dean of Students during one of the most dynamic and productive periods in the university’s history.

Belmont University is a private, Christian, coeducational, comprehensive university located in Nashville, Tennessee. With 5000 students, it is the largest Christian university in Tennessee, and the second largest private university in the state. Escalating enrollment, retention, resources, and aspirations combine with vital faculty relationships, rising student engagement and an entrepreneurial spirit to create an exciting campus experience and a uniquely promising opportunity for an experienced professional.

The Associate Dean of Students directly assists and supports the university’s Senior Student Affairs Officer in creating an exceptionally engaging and educational co-curricular experience and in leading the programs and professionals of the Student Affairs Division.  He/She exercises broad oversight of the Division’s programs and operations and directly supervises the personnel and programs of Student Activities, New Student & Parent Programs, Fitness & Recreation, and Judicial Services.

As a key member of divisional and institutional leadership, the Associate Dean plays an important and diverse role in student advocacy, leadership and staff development, strategic planning, student conduct, and campus culture. This requires him/her to create and maintain meaningful relationships inside and outside the Division of Student Affairs, and to ably interact and collaborate with a wide variety of constituents in curricular, administrative, and community contexts. He/she must be broadly respected as a creative educator, a capable administrator, and a compassionate leader.

Viable candidates will possess a master’s degree (doctorate strongly preferred) and 8-10 years of progressive experience in higher educational leadership. His/her experience will include engagement in a variety of co-curricular programs and student services. This variety of experience will support a broad understanding of student affairs and a personal calling to develop and serve students. A successful candidate will find the unique challenges and opportunities of a Christian university community appealing and will evidence a personal commitment to the Christian faith. He/she will be interpersonally adept, and demonstrate an ability to cultivate diverse relationships and manage conflict effectively. He/she will be a capable supervisor, and demonstrate an ability to formally and informally sustain people and inspire change.

Belmont University does not illegally discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, military service, or disability. Belmont University exercises preference in employment on the basis of religion so that it may fulfill its vision and mission of offering an education in a Christian community of learning and service. Belmont University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer under all applicable civil rights laws. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified candidates should apply at https://jobs.belmont.edu

Appalachian State University, one of the top public institutions in the South, has an opening for an Area Coordinator for a learning-oriented Residence Life program.  Nestled in the mountains of northwestern North Carolina, Appalachian State University enrolls over 15,000 students, and houses over 5,000 students on campus.  

The Area Coordinator is a full-time, 12-month, live-on position supervising 4-5 graduate residence directors who each supervise one residence hall.  The Area Coordinator also supervises a desk assistant and oversees the supervision of 30 RAs and approximately 1,000 students.  The Area Coordinator will chair one departmental committee, teach at least one academic course, serve as a judicial hearing officer, and facilitate two residential learning community leadership teams.  The Area Coordinator works out of the central office and serves on a team of 10 Residence Life professionals who report to the Director of Residence Life. 

Minimum qualifications: Completion of a Master’s degree in Student Development or other related field (i.e. Higher Education, Counseling, etc.) and 2 years of full-time live-in residence life experience with progressive responsibilities.  Experience expected in staff recruitment, selection, training, and supervision; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to analyze, interpret, and apply policies and procedures to solve problems; and strong skills in organizing and planning.  Candidates should also have the ability to demonstrate caring, inclusiveness, innovation, integrity, and a willingness to learn. 

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and includes a furnished 2-bedroom apartment, a meal plan, professional development support, and full university benefits.

Timeline: Initial review of applications will begin May 30; completed applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Position available July 1, 2008.

To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and at least 3 phone references to: Mr. Matt Tantau, AC Search Committee Chair, P.O. Box 32111, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 28608, or electronically at tantaumr@appstate.edu.

Appalachian State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mississippi State University is looking for an outstanding individual to join our team.  We invite you to take a moment to discover what Mississippi State has to offer.  Our Area Coordinators are live-on staff members who promote a living and learning environment that enhances the educational experiences of its residents.  This position will have supervisory responsibilities for 2-5 Graduate Residence Directors and reports directly to the Associate Director for Residence Life.

The Department of Housing and Residence Life is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual looking for a challenging and rewarding position.  The Area Coordinator for Leadership and Community Development position is available June 1, 2008.

Responsibilities for Area Coordinators include: coordination of a dynamic student development program with an emphasis on leadership and community development; promotion of diversity-sensitive approaches in all aspects of the position; supervision of graduate and undergraduate staff; opportunity to serve and chair department and division committees; management of facilities systems; and implementation of student disciplinary procedures. 

Specific responsibilities for the Area Coordinator for Leadership and Community Development include advising the Residence Hall Association (RHA), National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) and Resident Adviser Association (RAA).

Qualifications: Master's degree, with 1 to 3 years post-bachelor's experience, preferably in residence life, student affairs, university programs, or Greek Life. 

Salary and benefits are competitive, including a furnished apartment and utilities (high-speed internet, cable TV, water, gas, electricity, etc.).  Annual Salary is $28,000 cash salary for 12-months.  Other benefits include full-time university benefits for staff and generous professional development funding.

Perhaps you have yet to consider searching in Mississippi.  We strongly encourage you to think about it.  Mississippi State University is a school built on tradition, pride, and southern hospitality.  Our Residence Life Staff comes from a variety of locations that stretch from Michigan to Honduras. 

Come and learn more about the Department of Housing and Residence Life at Mississippi State University on our website at:  www.housing.msstate.edu .

Applicants must apply on-line at www.jobs.msstate.edu. In addition, applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, official transcript(s), and 3 professional references (two of which must be from direct supervisors) to: Chair, Screening Committee, P. O. Box 9502, MSU, MS 39762. All submitted documents must be originals - no electronic or faxed copies of applications or supporting documents will be accepted.

Review of applications will begin on or around April 30, 2008, and will continue until the position is filled.

Mississippi State University is an AA/EEO Employer.  

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke seeks a Director of Student Life, an FLSA exempt, Managerial Non-Teaching position within the Division of Student Affairs.  This individual will be responsible for the total operations of the Student Life Office including the coordination, development, implementation and evaluation of campus programs and activities. Primary responsibilities include advising, counseling and assisting student leaders in planning and implementing programs that deepen and enhance their educational learning experiences. This position is expected to work closely with other university staff and faculty in the development and implementation of cultural, educational, social and leadership programs. This position supervises both professional and administrative staff members as well as graduate student assistants. The Director of Student Life Oversees Parents’ Weekend, the Distinguished Speaker Series, the Miss UNCP Scholarship Pageant, Student Travel Program, Student Government Association and the Association of Campus Entertainment, Homecoming activities, student social events, etc.  

Minimum Training, Education & Experience:   Master’s degree in higher education, student development or a closely related field and a minimum of five years’ full-time experience in Student Activities, Student Union, Residence Life, Greek Life or related area.  Salary is commensurate with education and experience.   View additional information at https://jobs.uncp.edu.  Applicants who meet these qualifications must apply online.   Applicants may begin applying on March 19, 2008 and the position will remain open until filled.   UNCP complies with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. AA/EEO