South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 12,000 students covering 8 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students

In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

The position of Director of Student Affairs is a full-time position. Hours will vary to accommodate the position responsibilities and supervision. All South College employees are expected to maintain professional standards, attitude, and performance levels to ensure effective, safe, ethical, and legal performance in all aspects of the position. All members of the South College community are expected to develop and maintain professional relationships with all staff, faculty, students, and members of the community and exhibit positive professional conduct.

The Director of Student Affairs plans, organizes, and manages an assigned division within the Student Services Department to facilitate the delivery of services to students in the College.

Responsibilities of the Director of Student Affairs include but are not limited to:

• Create and foster community engagement and campus connections by coordinating student activities, clubs, honor societies and organizations. Coordinates the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) meetings and membership.
• Provide oversite of student publications and communication, which includes the development and distribution of the quarterly, campus newsletter.
• Coordinate, and evaluate academic support activities and programs (tutoring, seminars, and workshops).
• Ensure institutional compliance with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and with other federal and state regulations concerning students with disabilities. Review student requests for accommodations based on a documented disability and recommend reasonable accommodations. Provide notification to faculty of students with approved accommodations. Coordinate the acquisition of any resources necessary to provide the approved reasonable accommodations (such as interpreters, technology, and assistive devices).
• Manages the student conduct process and coordinate the Academic and Conduct Appeals Committee.
• Maintain records of Honor Code violations.
• Creates quarterly academic recognition certificates and transcript notation.
• Responsible for overseeing the student grievance and appeals process as outlined in the colleges Academic Catalog and Student Handbook.
• Adhere to all college policies as described in the job description, employee handbook, or other separate guidelines and memos and fulfill other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Participate in service activities that contribute to community, professional, and institutional advancement.
• Promote scholarly academic and professional activities that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, intellectual growth, and educational excellence
• Assists with coordinating and tracking online students wishing to participate in graduation ceremonies and being a liaison with the campus locations. (Online Campus Role Only)
• Depending on the size of the campus, responsible for Career Services through development of college resources, including but not limited to webinars, blogs, training videos, newsletters, etc. Responsible for the tracking and documenting of job placement information for all graduates. Responsible for training and supervision of Career Services Advisors.
• Responsible for the coordination of welcome/orientation sessions.
• Oversees and coordinates the SAP appeal process. (On-Ground Campus Role Only)
• Assists with outreach efforts to students on warning and probation. (On-Ground Campus Role Only)
• Provides oversight, training, and strategic direction of Student Affairs Coordinators.
• Assists with developing and coordinating retention initiatives.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Skill in examining operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to assess and interpret individual student needs and to make appropriate referrals.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.