Associate Dean, Student Services

ASSOCIATE DEAN of STUDENT SERVICES

HAROLD WASHINGTON COLLEGE

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

Reporting to the Dean of Student Services, the Associate Dean of Student Services assists in managing the colleges Student Services Department, providing administrative direction and leadership for student-support operations within assigned areas.  Develops and implements student engagement, retention, and success efforts; supervises staff and oversees the effective delivery of student services; and fosters an empowering learning environment for students. 

Harold Washington College is proud to be a member of the Caring Campus network. Caring Campus is a model of professional development that works to implement strong and consistent behavioral commitments for all employees in regard to how they interact with students. As a result of this work, employees become engaged with students on a level that has not occurred before. The core benefit of this work is making a connection with students, many of whom have not had an adult who has cared about them in an educational system.

As an educational administrator, the AssociateDean works collaboratively with academic leadership to create a culture of student success; provide students with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to achieve their academic, career and life goals; and contribute to the colleges goals of access, retention, completion, and success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Administration

• Assists the Dean in managing the Student Services Department.  Works with key staff to develop performance goals and objectives; implement programs and the delivery of student support services; evaluate operational effectiveness; and effect changes for continuous improvement.
• Supervises staff accountable for the oversight of assigned programs and functional areas such as:  Advising, Registration, Testing Services, New Student Orientation, Student Activities; Transfer Resource Center; ACCESS Center, Veterans Services, Wellness Center, Athletics Department and other departments/programs identified by the college.
• Assists in developing policies, procedures and interventions that promote student success practices; works to integrate the functions of the Student Services Department in a manner that is responsive to student needs, campus life, and the community. 
• Assists in the annual budget preparations and overseeing the departments budget and fiscal resources. Participates in preparing grant proposals for project funding as required. 
• Monitors budget expenditures and approves purchase requisitions and related expenditures. 
• Participates in the interviewing and selection of management and professional staff in coordination with Human Resources.  Enforces personnel policies and procedures.

Student Services Operations

• Works to establish and implement processes and enforces policies related to areas such as: Title IX, student conduct, and Supportive Intervention Team (SIT) committees.
• Implements student-focused initiatives and special projects, organizing campus teams to effectively execute programs and provide student support services.
• Assists in the administration of colleges judicial affairs as outlined by CCCs Academic and Student Policy Manual.
• Provides supports to key college administrators in the implementation of the colleges Strategic Enrollment Plan.
• Assists in implementing plans for student registration each semester, working with key staff to ensure efficiency of operations during peak registration periods and a seamless registration process for students.
• As directed, oversees the preparation of various program assessment reports; prepares reports detailing division activities; and ensures the preparation and submission of federal and state compliance reports.
• Serves on various college level and district level committees focused on initiatives to increase student access and success and/or campus priorities and goals.
• Performs other duties as required 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to              Dean of Student Services

Direct Supervision Varies by college. Units and functional areas are assigned at the discretion of the Dean and College President

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Student Services, Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field
• Three years of administrative experience in student services administration, preferably at a community college 
• Experience motivating, mentoring, coaching, and developing departmental staff as appropriate with sound supportive leadership and supervisory skills
• Experience with the financial oversight of significant budgets and resources 
• Evidence of participation in development/implementation of programs or activities designed to support student enrollment and retention and/or drive student success and engagement 
• Demonstrated commitment to student success, diversity and inclusion, service excellence, innovation, and collaboration
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills 
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills 
• Ability to handle all situations with solid clinical judgment, tact, and diplomacy
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and multiculturalism in ones work 
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint) 

Salary Range:  $95-97,850.00 per year  

Offered Salary will Be Determined By The Applicant's Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities, As Well As Other Factors Such As Internal Equity.

Benefits Information Is Found at Health And Benefits - City Colleges Of Chicago

WE OFFER: Excellent Health and Welfare Benefit Package and Long-Term Savings and Investment Programs Including 403(B) & 457(B) Investment Plans and A Pension Plan with The State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous Vacation, Holiday, Personal and Sick Days, And Tuition Reimbursement. For A More Detailed Overview of Benefits, Please Visit the Benefits Page of Our Website.

 Chicago Residency Is Required for all Full-Time Employees Within 6 Months of Hire.

We Are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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