ALAMO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

Class Code: 4345

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

General Statement of Duties: Provides leadership and oversight for the Division of Student Affairs which includes Counseling and Services for Special Populations, Enrollment Management, Admissions and Records, Assessment, Student Life, contracted food services, and bookstore operations. Serves as liaison between the on-campus district functions of Financial Aid and the Business Office.

Supervision received: General supervision from the Vice President.

Supervision exercised: Supervises the directors and Coordinators of the units referenced above.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Prepare plans and budgets in collaboration with the supervised units.

Assist in hiring staff and oversee performance appraisals, employee development, and personnel issues.

Oversee the activities of the units supervised to ensure quality control and improvement in the areas of student services.

Provide leadership in the areas of student services to ensure effective representation and to communicate the mission and role of student services to the college community and to the service area.

Serve as a member of the College Administrative Team.

Perform administrative and related work as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college.

A commitment to work as a member of the College administrative team.

Demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of a diverse student population and experience with innovative programs that enhance student recruitment, retention, and services.

Experience with planning and budget.

Working knowledge of current technology designed to enhance enrollment management, student services, and advisement.

Outstanding analytical and communication skills.

Ability to provide balanced support for each area of responsibility, to maintain respect for student affairs throughout the college community, and to represent student affairs and the College in district operations and in the local community.

Willingness and ability to be an effective liaison between local public school districts and area universities, to perform and interact effectively with other members of the College administration, to interact effectively within the Division and with all instructional units of the College, to abide by Board policies and administrative procedures, and to use consensus as the preferred means of decision-making.

EDUCATION

Master's degree required preferably in teaching, enrollment management, counseling, administration, or related field. An earned doctorate preferred.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of five years of experience in teaching, counseling, enrollment management, student activities, and/or administration required. Community college experience is strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regular and recurring work is performed in a work environment that involves normal everyday low risks or discomforts typical of offices. Work area are adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

I certify that this is an accurate statement of the duties and responsibilities of this position and that the position is necessary to carry out the functions for which I am responsible.

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