Assistant Director of Student Life, Leadership and Development and Wrap Around Services

Provide support in research coordination planning implementation and evaluation of student success initiatives. Works closely with the Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Student Success Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs faculty and staff to design and implement student success programs and services. Provides oversight of initiatives targeted toward at-risk student populations. Additionally provide leadership and vision strategic direction budget development and oversight and routine assessment and evaluation for a comprehensive Student Life program including student programming student leadership development student governance student organizations service engagement and recreation and wellness.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate on the delivery of face-to-face New Student Orientation in Fall and Spring through participation on a cross-functional team including coordinating with faculty and staff delivering Project Jump Start.
• Serve as service area coordinator for student resources. Identify and provide regular communication to the campus community about new and existing wrap around support services.
• Responsible for the overall direction and supervision of a Student Life program and services. Continuously assess needs of students and respond to the extent that their needs are addressed as best as facilities and resources permit.
• Provide strong customer service and/or student advocacy as demonstrated through a positive attitude of approachability adaptability strong problem solving and desire to identify and support student success
• Conducts on-going assessment of student success and development programs and services and tracks student involvement in campus activities.
• Maintain student records in compliance with College and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Serve on regional/campus and college-wide committees.
• Assist with the development and coordination of programs and workshops for at risk students
• Build partnerships with faculty and staff and develop strategies to ensure that Student Life programs complement the academic curriculum.
• Promote an environment and sense of college community that supports student engagement student learning college pride and student success.
• Develop and maintain appropriate relationships with other college departments. Educate and advocate within the service area and community about the mission and goals of Student Life
• Engage in behaviors and conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people styles views; assist in the delivery of multicultural programming
• Develop student programming that promotes the personal growth of students by enhancing their understanding of their own and others culture heritage and identities

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) other applicable regulatory requirements and professional standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Excellent computer skills including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Masters degree and/or related professional certification.
• Community college experience.

Other Requirements:

Must be available to work between the hours of:

• Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Evenings and weekends as needed

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.