Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The mission of the SMU Health Service is to provide quality, caring, cost effective and convenient ambulatory healthcare and health education services in association with other university departments that promote healthy lifestyles and enhance academic productivity leading to satisfying and rewarding college experiences.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated substance abuse counselor to help provide guidance and support for our students. In this role, you are responsible for conducting intake assessments, individual counseling, group therapy, and case coordination services. In addition you are required to develop all Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programming and treatment. You are also called upon to provide consultation and help with coordination of peer recovery services on campus.
To ensure success, the substance abuse counselor should be familiar with the latest treatment methods and collaborate with other mental health care specialists. Successful candidates will have excellent clinical knowledge and experience working with people in recovery.
Essential Functions:
Provides assessment, individual counseling, group therapy, screening, information and education to persons requesting help. Evaluates clients' physical and mental behaviors, develops appropriate treatment and recovery plans, documents all services in the electronic health record, monitors clients over time to access treatment progress and case manages and refers to facilities and programs.
Develops and implements early intervention and outreach program. Helps to develop a sober community program on campus.
Collaborates regularly with counselors, psychiatrists, medical providers, and social workers. Assists primary caregivers to manage addiction-related behavior. Works collaboratively with the Office of Wellbeing, Dean of Students Office, and The Conduct Office.
Supports other counseling clinical services and programs.
Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required for Outreach and Educational Programming.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Master's degree is required. Must be a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.
A minimum of two years of experience is required.
Experience with co-occurring health and mental health problems is required. Previous experience with the treatment of substance abuse disorders is preferred. Direct experience working with historically underrepresented populations is strongly preferred. Provision of substance abuse counseling in a collegiate setting is also preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must have in-depth knowledge of drug and alcohol testing to monitor treatment plans and medical instructions.
Candidate ability to apply the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services’ (SAMHSA) best practice indicators is a plus.
Candidate familiarity with electronic medical records is preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Deadline to Apply:
This position is open until filled.
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .
Full-time
Salary Range:
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU
SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences , Cox School of Business , Lyle School of Engineering , Meadows School of the Arts , Simmons School of Education and Human Development , Dedman School of Law , Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies .
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Department:
The mission of the SMU Health Service is to provide quality, caring, cost effective and convenient ambulatory healthcare and health education services in association with other university departments that promote healthy lifestyles and enhance academic productivity leading to satisfying and rewarding college experiences.
About the Position:
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated substance abuse counselor to help provide guidance and support for our students. In this role, you are responsible for conducting intake assessments, individual counseling, group therapy, and case coordination services. In addition you are required to develop all Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programming and treatment. You are also called upon to provide consultation and help with coordination of peer recovery services on campus.
To ensure success, the substance abuse counselor should be familiar with the latest treatment methods and collaborate with other mental health care specialists. Successful candidates will have excellent clinical knowledge and experience working with people in recovery.
Essential Functions:
Provides assessment, individual counseling, group therapy, screening, information and education to persons requesting help. Evaluates clients' physical and mental behaviors, develops appropriate treatment and recovery plans, documents all services in the electronic health record, monitors clients over time to access treatment progress and case manages and refers to facilities and programs.
Develops and implements early intervention and outreach program. Helps to develop a sober community program on campus.
Collaborates regularly with counselors, psychiatrists, medical providers, and social workers. Assists primary caregivers to manage addiction-related behavior. Works collaboratively with the Office of Wellbeing, Dean of Students Office, and The Conduct Office.
Supports other counseling clinical services and programs.
Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required for Outreach and Educational Programming.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
A Master's degree is required. Must be a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.
A minimum of two years of experience is required.
Experience with co-occurring health and mental health problems is required. Previous experience with the treatment of substance abuse disorders is preferred. Direct experience working with historically underrepresented populations is strongly preferred. Provision of substance abuse counseling in a collegiate setting is also preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must have in-depth knowledge of drug and alcohol testing to monitor treatment plans and medical instructions.
Candidate ability to apply the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services’ (SAMHSA) best practice indicators is a plus.
Candidate familiarity with electronic medical records is preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Deadline to Apply:
This position is open until filled.
EEO Statement:
SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu .
Benefits:
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities , including tuition benefits .
Associate Director for Accommodations
Job ID: 12809
Location: Bellevue College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Accommodations is a Full time, Exempt position that supports and leads the Disability Resource Center by providing supervision, expertise, and direction to the team and campus. The position is responsible for supervising the Accommodations Team (Testing Coordinator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services), and general support for the team along with the Director of the DRC. This position supports the college's overall mission through their work within the Disability Resource Center: We strive to create a vibrant campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, equity is promoted in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning, and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an equitable and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success. The Disability Resource Center provides disability accommodations to disabled students according federal and state law. This ensures that disabled students have equal access to all of the services and benefits of education at Bellevue College. The Disability Resource Center reports to the Dean of Student Support in the Student Affairs division. The program serves as a reference for Bellevue College faculty and staff, offering information and training in disability, disability justice related issues, and promoting inclusion in academics, the workplace, and in the community.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
Position Salary Range: $65,255/year - $91,314/year
The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hires start no higher than $71,770/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.
We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/hr/benefits/ is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.
The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position may be eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act; salaries below the https://lni.wa.gov/forms-publications/F700-207-000.pdf is eligible for overtime pay.
About The College
Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.
We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/futurevision/core-themes/, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.
For more information, visit https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/facts/.
About the Department
The Student Support Division within Student Affairs is composed of six departments: Advising, Counseling, Disability Resource Center, TRIO Student Support Services, Multicultural Services and Benefits Hub. As a collective, the Division fosters a collaborative work environment to support students from entry to graduation and beyond.
Essential Functions
Leadership and Supervision of Accommodations Team
• Directly supervise Full time staff positions which currently include: Testing Coordinator, Accommodations Coordinator, Accommodations Assistants, and Alternative formats Access Specialist. • Provide daily feedback to direct reports, have regular check ins, provide formal evaluations yearly. • Manage all job descriptions, task lists, evaluations and other relevant employee documents for team. • Provide team leadership for the accommodations team, be the subject matter expert in the team on accommodations provision. • Hold accommodations team meetings. • Ensure effective communication between Accommodations team, Front Desk Team and Access Specialist team. • Bring issues, ideas and innovative practice ideas from Accommodations team to director for consideration and implementation. • Assume all responsibilities of the Director in the Director's absence.
Conduct Access Meetings and Manage Caseload
• Meet with students with a wide variety of disabilities and access barriers to determine accommodations. • Determine reasonable accommodations utilizing student self-report, professional judgement, and medical or educational records. • Appropriately document all student interactions in the MyDRC/ Accessible Information Management database. • Communicate with students regarding their accommodations, the accommodation request process, and the procedures for using accommodations. • Communicate with faculty regarding appropriate implementation of accommodations in the classroom. • Submit Concern, Assistance, Resources & Empowerment (CARE) reports when appropriate; attend CARE Team meetings when needed. • Resolve accommodation issues between students and faculty and consult with the director when appropriate. • Refer students to other campus resources using a warm handoff method. • Communicate with Conduct Officer, Title IX office, Care Assistance Resources Empowerment (CARE) team, Student Support Dean, and others regarding student situations when appropriate.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
• Provide access meetings and case management for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. • Coordinate American Sign Language (or other type) interpreting, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)/ Real Time Captioning, and Video Captioning services for all Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. • Provide subject matter expertise to the campus on Deaf and hard of hearing services and best practices. • Communicate with faculty on Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and accommodations. • Provide recommendations to the Director on new services and technologies.
Invoice, contract, and budget management
• Manage all contract processes for the DRC utilizing college processes and ctcLink data management system including American Sign Language, CART/ Real time captioning, Alternative Formats and Braille services Contracts. • Process all invoices through ctcLink and inform Director for approval. • Assist other staff with any new or ongoing contracts and invoice processes. • Budget tracking of all accommodation spending with ctcLink and excel.
Other
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Disability Studies, Deaf Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field. Any combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis • Three (3) years of experience working with Deaf or Hard of hearing people • Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role and effective leadership skills • Understanding of Federal and State disability laws and policy related to higher education e.g. Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Fair Housing Act, settled and current case law, Office for Civil Rights decisions and settlements, Washington Administrative Code, etc.) • Effective communication skills including ability to communicate in written and face to face formats • Strong organizational skills • Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Teams and ability to learn new technology • Experience working in a collaborative team environment with diverse employees and student/customer groups including experience working with people with a variety of disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified American Sign Language Interpreter is preferred. • Master's Degree in Disability Studies, Deaf Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field, or commensurate experience. • Experience working in a higher education disability services office.
Conditions of Employment
Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.
Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Bellevue College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.
Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:
Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080.
Check frequently in your inbox, spam, junk, clutter email folders for any communication regarding the next steps from Bellevue College and our background check partners.
Reference Check:
Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.
Other Information
• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance. • This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.
How To Apply
Applications received by 08/10/2023 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.
All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/jobs/applying-for-jobs-tips/ before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.
Required application materials:
• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) • Attach a Resume • Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Describe and provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College • Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable
Contact:
If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.
EEO Statement
Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact mailto:hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-2271.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4431078
Full Time
Associate Director for Accommodations
Job ID: 12809
Location: Bellevue College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Position Summary
The Associate Director of Accommodations is a Full time, Exempt position that supports and leads the Disability Resource Center by providing supervision, expertise, and direction to the team and campus. The position is responsible for supervising the Accommodations Team (Testing Coordinator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services), and general support for the team along with the Director of the DRC. This position supports the college's overall mission through their work within the Disability Resource Center: We strive to create a vibrant campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, equity is promoted in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning, and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an equitable and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success. The Disability Resource Center provides disability accommodations to disabled students according federal and state law. This ensures that disabled students have equal access to all of the services and benefits of education at Bellevue College. The Disability Resource Center reports to the Dean of Student Support in the Student Affairs division. The program serves as a reference for Bellevue College faculty and staff, offering information and training in disability, disability justice related issues, and promoting inclusion in academics, the workplace, and in the community.
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
Position Salary Range: $65,255/year - $91,314/year
The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hires start no higher than $71,770/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.
We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/hr/benefits/ is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.
The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position may be eligible for the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act; salaries below the https://lni.wa.gov/forms-publications/F700-207-000.pdf is eligible for overtime pay.
About The College
Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.
We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/futurevision/core-themes/, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.
For more information, visit https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/facts/.
About the Department
The Student Support Division within Student Affairs is composed of six departments: Advising, Counseling, Disability Resource Center, TRIO Student Support Services, Multicultural Services and Benefits Hub. As a collective, the Division fosters a collaborative work environment to support students from entry to graduation and beyond.
Essential Functions
Leadership and Supervision of Accommodations Team
• Directly supervise Full time staff positions which currently include: Testing Coordinator, Accommodations Coordinator, Accommodations Assistants, and Alternative formats Access Specialist. • Provide daily feedback to direct reports, have regular check ins, provide formal evaluations yearly. • Manage all job descriptions, task lists, evaluations and other relevant employee documents for team. • Provide team leadership for the accommodations team, be the subject matter expert in the team on accommodations provision. • Hold accommodations team meetings. • Ensure effective communication between Accommodations team, Front Desk Team and Access Specialist team. • Bring issues, ideas and innovative practice ideas from Accommodations team to director for consideration and implementation. • Assume all responsibilities of the Director in the Director's absence.
Conduct Access Meetings and Manage Caseload
• Meet with students with a wide variety of disabilities and access barriers to determine accommodations. • Determine reasonable accommodations utilizing student self-report, professional judgement, and medical or educational records. • Appropriately document all student interactions in the MyDRC/ Accessible Information Management database. • Communicate with students regarding their accommodations, the accommodation request process, and the procedures for using accommodations. • Communicate with faculty regarding appropriate implementation of accommodations in the classroom. • Submit Concern, Assistance, Resources & Empowerment (CARE) reports when appropriate; attend CARE Team meetings when needed. • Resolve accommodation issues between students and faculty and consult with the director when appropriate. • Refer students to other campus resources using a warm handoff method. • Communicate with Conduct Officer, Title IX office, Care Assistance Resources Empowerment (CARE) team, Student Support Dean, and others regarding student situations when appropriate.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
• Provide access meetings and case management for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. • Coordinate American Sign Language (or other type) interpreting, Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART)/ Real Time Captioning, and Video Captioning services for all Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. • Provide subject matter expertise to the campus on Deaf and hard of hearing services and best practices. • Communicate with faculty on Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and accommodations. • Provide recommendations to the Director on new services and technologies.
Invoice, contract, and budget management
• Manage all contract processes for the DRC utilizing college processes and ctcLink data management system including American Sign Language, CART/ Real time captioning, Alternative Formats and Braille services Contracts. • Process all invoices through ctcLink and inform Director for approval. • Assist other staff with any new or ongoing contracts and invoice processes. • Budget tracking of all accommodation spending with ctcLink and excel.
Other
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Disability Studies, Deaf Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field. Any combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis • Three (3) years of experience working with Deaf or Hard of hearing people • Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role and effective leadership skills • Understanding of Federal and State disability laws and policy related to higher education e.g. Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Fair Housing Act, settled and current case law, Office for Civil Rights decisions and settlements, Washington Administrative Code, etc.) • Effective communication skills including ability to communicate in written and face to face formats • Strong organizational skills • Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, Teams and ability to learn new technology • Experience working in a collaborative team environment with diverse employees and student/customer groups including experience working with people with a variety of disabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified American Sign Language Interpreter is preferred. • Master's Degree in Disability Studies, Deaf Studies, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Human Services, or related field, or commensurate experience. • Experience working in a higher education disability services office.
Conditions of Employment
Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.
Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Bellevue College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.
Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:
Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080.
Check frequently in your inbox, spam, junk, clutter email folders for any communication regarding the next steps from Bellevue College and our background check partners.
Reference Check:
Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.
Other Information
• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance. • This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.
How To Apply
Applications received by 08/10/2023 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled.
All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/jobs/applying-for-jobs-tips/ before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.
Required application materials:
• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) • Attach a Resume • Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Describe and provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College • Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable
Contact:
If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to mailto:jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.
EEO Statement
Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126.
Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact mailto:hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-2271.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4431078
Associate Chief Student Affairs Officer
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR4023
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Chief Student Affairs Officer position. The Associate Chief Student Affairs Officer is a full time, year round position, starting at $195,000 - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Associate Chief Student Affairs Officer (ACSAO) works directly with the Chief Students Affairs Officer and Dean of Students (CSAO/DOS) to provide leadership in planning and managing the operations of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and participates in setting strategic direction, anticipating and responding to opportunities and challenges, managing resources, formulating policy, and developing critical relationships with students, staff, and faculty colleagues to further the mission and goals of the division. Reporting to CSAO/DOS, the ACSAO is a member of the CSAO/DOS's senior leadership team and serves as a Tier 3 on-call administrator.
The ACSAO is a student affairs leader who thinks deeply about the student experience; relationship-oriented, innovates programs and services to support student success, fosters a culture of equity, inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing, values mentorship and leadership, and inspires the development of staff and students. The ACSAO collaborates with others in Student Affairs and across the College to ensure the availability of the support, resources, culture of wellbeing, and inclusive community that a diverse group of students need to be successful. They actively engage in wide-ranging long and short-term decision-making and planning in collaboration with the rest of the Leadership Team. They participate fully in all discussions and represent their areas as well as divisional culture, mission, and values. They engage with the rest of the college community and specifically with appropriate campus partners regularly to serve the institution and Student Affairs.
This transformational role leads core aspects of a student's life on campus and includes responsibilities at the division-wide level as well as for a number of departments, providing leadership, supervision, direction and support in those areas. The departments in this area have been grouped intentionally to create greater synergy and collaboration within the departments and across all of Student Affairs and includes a team of associate deans that manage the day-to-day operations of Residential Engagement and Wellbeing, Housing and Operations, Community Safety, Student Care, Community Standards, and Student Equity and Engagement, as well as critical roles that are responsible for the finance/HR and communications processes of the division.
The ACSAO works collaboratively with the associate deans and all members of each department to develop short and long-term goals and outcomes for the entire area. They set specific expectations for each department to accomplish these goals and outcomes. They maintain a strong understanding and connection to the trends and best practices in their area and seek to lead their team with the best knowledge and insights available. They also develop and maintain a culture in their area in the best interest of our students and in line with the vision, mission, and values of Amherst College and Student Affairs. This work is critical as divisional outcomes result directly from the work of each of these areas.
The ACSAO will be an active and engaged member of the campus community through attendance at events and meetings and will be known to faculty, staff, and students. They should seek opportunities to interact with our students regularly and build rapport and trust with the student community. The ACSAO partners with several campus divisions and departments including the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Provost and Dean of the Faculty, Communications, Human Resources, Advancement, Information Technology, Institutional Research, and Finance, etc. They will also be expected to maintain involvement and participation in their relevant national and local organizations, conferences, and events.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Management
• Supervise, develop, engage, and evaluate a diverse and professional staff that is well prepared to meet the ongoing needs of our student body. • Explore and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in office systems and structures to maximize coordination and productivity, enhance communication, and promote staff collaboration and professional satisfaction. • Ensure that best practices and compliance are followed while also fostering a working environment that values creativity, rewards new ideas and risk-taking, and considers new and innovative approaches to engage and support students. • Partner with the CSAO/DOS and senior leadership team in Student Affairs policy development and decisions. • Represent Student Affairs on behalf of the CSAO/DOS on campus-wide initiatives and committees, including: Leadership Council, Campus Safety Advisory Committee, Committee on Education and Athletics, and the Emergency Management Team. Serve as student affairs content expert and liaison to other college departments. • Promote excellence through well-defined and measurable goals, inspire and motivate staff through the free flow of information, and continually frame work and projects within the context of Student Affairs priorities and the College's overall strategic priorities. • Represent CSAO/DOS and Student Affairs on campus if/when the CSAO is traveling and/or unavailable. • Provide exemplary support to the Student Life Committee Chair, Board of Trustees, and the College President.
Student Services and Operations Management
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for student advocacy and support programs that lead to individual and collective student success. • Maintain a highly engaged, trustworthy, accessible relationship with students and a visible profile throughout the campus community. • Demonstrate a deep passion for working with, and advocating for, students. • Serves on rotation as a Tier 3 Administrator On-Call and Community Standards Hearing Board Chair • Excellent communicator with strong public relations skills and the ability to reach all constituents, including students, faculty, parents, alums, and senior staff - effectively • Manage crises and complex situations while demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing and support of students and staff. • A proven track record of experience and knowledge about crisis management and emergency preparedness in higher education and experience working with conflict resolution, emotional support, and advocacy. • Strong knowledge of and experience with student conduct policies and complex cases involving individual students and student groups. • Committed to continuing a student-centered, educational approach to learning and engagement throughout programs and services; knowledgeable about mental health issues and laws impacting campus professionals and students. • Remains calm, constructive, and sensitive to multiple constituents in response to crises while leading others during those critical times. • Develop and manage the annual $2M+ budget and planning process for Student Affairs • Work collaboratively with the CSAO to write Board of Trustee Reports, Annual Reports of Student Affairs, and collect and analyze data that informs and advances the work of the division.
Qualifications
Required:
• Required: master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling, psychology, or related fields, and significant leadership experience in a college or university setting with a focus on student advocacy and support programs. • 8-10 years progressively responsible management experience • Ability to establish policy, motivate talented colleagues, and manage internal operations in a collegial setting. • Solid understanding of technology including relational databases, the Microsoft Office suite of programs, Google Calendar, Workday, and external web applications. • Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills • Scrupulous accuracy and attention to detail, as well as the ability to exercise sound independent judgment. • Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team-based environment, utilizing strong project management and problem-solving skills; independently manage multiple, diverse, and competing priorities while meeting deadlines. • Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community • Prioritizes working collaboratively with a team of colleagues and representing OSA in various contexts ● Ability to handle highly confidential information with respect and discretion. • Experience working with a diverse community.
Preferred:
• The successful candidate will have experience working with diverse populations (including students and department staff), and a demonstrated, active commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. In addition, experience in crisis intervention and response, student conduct, and conflict resolution engaging students, faculty, staff, and families is required. The ACSAO will be a strategic, collaborative leader who can infuse emerging trends and best practices into a complex unit of offices, programs, services, and initiatives to meet students' needs. Further, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated supervisory experience and an analytical mindset embracing the use of data to make informed decisions.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/JCCRProject1
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4388770
Full Time
Associate Chief Student Affairs Officer
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR4023
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Associate Chief Student Affairs Officer position. The Associate Chief Student Affairs Officer is a full time, year round position, starting at $195,000 - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
The Associate Chief Student Affairs Officer (ACSAO) works directly with the Chief Students Affairs Officer and Dean of Students (CSAO/DOS) to provide leadership in planning and managing the operations of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) and participates in setting strategic direction, anticipating and responding to opportunities and challenges, managing resources, formulating policy, and developing critical relationships with students, staff, and faculty colleagues to further the mission and goals of the division. Reporting to CSAO/DOS, the ACSAO is a member of the CSAO/DOS's senior leadership team and serves as a Tier 3 on-call administrator.
The ACSAO is a student affairs leader who thinks deeply about the student experience; relationship-oriented, innovates programs and services to support student success, fosters a culture of equity, inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing, values mentorship and leadership, and inspires the development of staff and students. The ACSAO collaborates with others in Student Affairs and across the College to ensure the availability of the support, resources, culture of wellbeing, and inclusive community that a diverse group of students need to be successful. They actively engage in wide-ranging long and short-term decision-making and planning in collaboration with the rest of the Leadership Team. They participate fully in all discussions and represent their areas as well as divisional culture, mission, and values. They engage with the rest of the college community and specifically with appropriate campus partners regularly to serve the institution and Student Affairs.
This transformational role leads core aspects of a student's life on campus and includes responsibilities at the division-wide level as well as for a number of departments, providing leadership, supervision, direction and support in those areas. The departments in this area have been grouped intentionally to create greater synergy and collaboration within the departments and across all of Student Affairs and includes a team of associate deans that manage the day-to-day operations of Residential Engagement and Wellbeing, Housing and Operations, Community Safety, Student Care, Community Standards, and Student Equity and Engagement, as well as critical roles that are responsible for the finance/HR and communications processes of the division.
The ACSAO works collaboratively with the associate deans and all members of each department to develop short and long-term goals and outcomes for the entire area. They set specific expectations for each department to accomplish these goals and outcomes. They maintain a strong understanding and connection to the trends and best practices in their area and seek to lead their team with the best knowledge and insights available. They also develop and maintain a culture in their area in the best interest of our students and in line with the vision, mission, and values of Amherst College and Student Affairs. This work is critical as divisional outcomes result directly from the work of each of these areas.
The ACSAO will be an active and engaged member of the campus community through attendance at events and meetings and will be known to faculty, staff, and students. They should seek opportunities to interact with our students regularly and build rapport and trust with the student community. The ACSAO partners with several campus divisions and departments including the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Provost and Dean of the Faculty, Communications, Human Resources, Advancement, Information Technology, Institutional Research, and Finance, etc. They will also be expected to maintain involvement and participation in their relevant national and local organizations, conferences, and events.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Management
• Supervise, develop, engage, and evaluate a diverse and professional staff that is well prepared to meet the ongoing needs of our student body. • Explore and implement opportunities for continuous improvement in office systems and structures to maximize coordination and productivity, enhance communication, and promote staff collaboration and professional satisfaction. • Ensure that best practices and compliance are followed while also fostering a working environment that values creativity, rewards new ideas and risk-taking, and considers new and innovative approaches to engage and support students. • Partner with the CSAO/DOS and senior leadership team in Student Affairs policy development and decisions. • Represent Student Affairs on behalf of the CSAO/DOS on campus-wide initiatives and committees, including: Leadership Council, Campus Safety Advisory Committee, Committee on Education and Athletics, and the Emergency Management Team. Serve as student affairs content expert and liaison to other college departments. • Promote excellence through well-defined and measurable goals, inspire and motivate staff through the free flow of information, and continually frame work and projects within the context of Student Affairs priorities and the College's overall strategic priorities. • Represent CSAO/DOS and Student Affairs on campus if/when the CSAO is traveling and/or unavailable. • Provide exemplary support to the Student Life Committee Chair, Board of Trustees, and the College President.
Student Services and Operations Management
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for student advocacy and support programs that lead to individual and collective student success. • Maintain a highly engaged, trustworthy, accessible relationship with students and a visible profile throughout the campus community. • Demonstrate a deep passion for working with, and advocating for, students. • Serves on rotation as a Tier 3 Administrator On-Call and Community Standards Hearing Board Chair • Excellent communicator with strong public relations skills and the ability to reach all constituents, including students, faculty, parents, alums, and senior staff - effectively • Manage crises and complex situations while demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing and support of students and staff. • A proven track record of experience and knowledge about crisis management and emergency preparedness in higher education and experience working with conflict resolution, emotional support, and advocacy. • Strong knowledge of and experience with student conduct policies and complex cases involving individual students and student groups. • Committed to continuing a student-centered, educational approach to learning and engagement throughout programs and services; knowledgeable about mental health issues and laws impacting campus professionals and students. • Remains calm, constructive, and sensitive to multiple constituents in response to crises while leading others during those critical times. • Develop and manage the annual $2M+ budget and planning process for Student Affairs • Work collaboratively with the CSAO to write Board of Trustee Reports, Annual Reports of Student Affairs, and collect and analyze data that informs and advances the work of the division.
Qualifications
Required:
• Required: master's degree in college student personnel, higher education, counseling, psychology, or related fields, and significant leadership experience in a college or university setting with a focus on student advocacy and support programs. • 8-10 years progressively responsible management experience • Ability to establish policy, motivate talented colleagues, and manage internal operations in a collegial setting. • Solid understanding of technology including relational databases, the Microsoft Office suite of programs, Google Calendar, Workday, and external web applications. • Strong interpersonal, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills • Scrupulous accuracy and attention to detail, as well as the ability to exercise sound independent judgment. • Self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team-based environment, utilizing strong project management and problem-solving skills; independently manage multiple, diverse, and competing priorities while meeting deadlines. • Commitment to working with a diverse and inclusive community • Prioritizes working collaboratively with a team of colleagues and representing OSA in various contexts ● Ability to handle highly confidential information with respect and discretion. • Experience working with a diverse community.
Preferred:
• The successful candidate will have experience working with diverse populations (including students and department staff), and a demonstrated, active commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. In addition, experience in crisis intervention and response, student conduct, and conflict resolution engaging students, faculty, staff, and families is required. The ACSAO will be a strategic, collaborative leader who can infuse emerging trends and best practices into a complex unit of offices, programs, services, and initiatives to meet students' needs. Further, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated supervisory experience and an analytical mindset embracing the use of data to make informed decisions.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/JCCRProject1
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4388770
Executive Director for Risk Management and People Services
Job Summary The Executive Director for Risk Management and People Services is responsible for working closely with institutional leaders, including the Board of Trustees, the President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Chairs and department heads, to assess and mitigate risks and to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations impacting the university. This position works closely with the President and external university counsel on a variety of projects and assists in providing internal management of an institutional response to legal matters. The Department of People Services (commonly called “Human Resources”) also reports to this position (approximately 7 staff members). The Executive Director for Risk Management and People Services has broad leadership responsibilities and serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet, called the Executive Leadership Committee (ELC) and supports the Board of Trustees as needed. As a member of the President's Cabinet, they contribute to strategic decision-making and align institutional practices with restorative justice, risk management, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) best practices, promoting an inclusive and accountable university community.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Risk Management
•Oversee the creation and revision of university administrative policies and procedures in conjunction with institutional stakeholders, responsible for the overall development and implementation of effective university policies. •Assures that all university policies and procedures directly align and conform to local, state, and federal laws and regulations (including but not limited to Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act, US Department of Education and Colorado State Division of Higher Education rules) and that university policies are not contradictory nor in conflict. •Establish open lines of communication and collaboration with administrative departments to improve policies, procedures, and departmental operating procedures. Takes a collaborative approach, encouraging dialogue, active listening, and shared decision-making, fostering a sense of ownership and buy-in from all stakeholders. •Provide support to faculty in the interpretation of academic policies and procedures, ensuring that their input is valued and considered. •Identify areas of risk and gaps between practice and policy/regulations and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective measures. Takes a proactive approach to addressing potential harm and works with stakeholders to oversee and implement corrections and revisions. •Assist staff and faculty in identifying conflicting policies and procedures and revise accordingly. •Oversee implementation of annual insurance renewals support the risk management plans and briefs Finance & Sustainability Committee of the Board of Trustees at least once a year at Fall or Winter meeting Oversee implementation of risk management plans. •Serve on the Threat Assessment Team. •Work with President, Vice Presidents and legal counsel to manage liability and risk exposures for the University. •Monitor and coordinate compliance federal and state laws and risk management activities throughout the institution to ensure complete and consistent compliance. •Identify areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; escalate information to appropriate personnel. Collaborate with university departments and personnel to address and resolve compliance issues. Track and report on status of open compliance matters. •Serves as Board Secretary •Lead employee retention efforts. Focus on building strong relationships, fostering a sense of belonging, and addressing any conflicts or challenges in a collaborative and restorative manner. •Prepare annual compensation and benefits plan for ELC and Finance Committee Fall meeting review and approval •Support the implementation of an effective employee performance evaluation program (Employee Development Path) that is fair, transparent, and promotes growth and development. •Provide regular updates, as directed and requested, to the President, the Board of Trustees as needed, and senior leadership to inform of the status and progress of compliance efforts. Inform the President, or designee of risks that arise from lack of compliance and track progress in response to open compliance matters.
People Services and Campus Partnerships
•Oversee the People Services staff, integrating restorative and DEI practices into their work which includes providing ongoing training, consultation, and technical assistance on protected class federal and state antidiscrimination laws, regulations, and requirements for students and employees. •Consult with Student Success staff to develop and disseminate educational materials, including web-based resources that inform the campus community about protected class federal and state antidiscrimination rights, responsibilities, and resources. •Ensure that the department provides necessary trainings to mitigate risk. •Collaborate with respective Vice Presidents on performance issues within their teams, approaching these conversations with open dialogue, active listening, and seeking mutually beneficial resolutions that uphold individual dignity and contribute to a positive work culture. •Ensure that the yearly performance evaluation process, conducted in the spring of each year. •Consult with Academic Affairs on issues related to faulty contracts. •Along with the Dean of Students, work with Accessibility Resources staff as needed to ensure compliance with ADA, Section 504, and all other federal, state and local laws related to access and accommodation for people with disabilities. •Maintain knowledge of current state and federal laws and regulations and trends in the field of education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices that violate Title IX and ensure that university policy maintains compliant. Along with the Dean of Students, ensure Title IX policy and procedure remains current and in line with Department of Education regulations.
University Leadership
•Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Committee (ELC) •Assist members of the Board of Trustees as needed regarding creation and implementation of Board policies and procedures.
What Naropa Requires…
•A Master’s Degree or a Juris Doctor degree •Five (5) or more years’ experience in higher education. Such as experience with Title IX, Disabilities Services, and/or development and implementation of codes of conduct •Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties. •Knowledge of current state and federal law and regulations, institution-specific policies, practices and procedures, identified best practices and trends in the field of education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices that violate protected class federal and state antidiscrimination laws. •Experience managing civil rights grievances to a prompt, effective and equitable remedy. •Experience with sexual violence and anti-discrimination prevention efforts. •Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate with discretion. •Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including strong professional writing, documentation, and presentation skills. •Ability to build relationships and balance the multiple, varying and even conflicting interests of diverse stakeholders around a politically charged subject matter. •All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace. •All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity. •All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.
Applications: Application review continues until position is filled. Qualified candidates should apply online and include a letter of interest and resume.
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions: During regular daily activities, employee must be able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: lift up to 15 pounds, stand, walk, sit, handle/finger, and interruptions/distractions.
Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:
-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -Memorial Day -Juneteenth -Independence Day -Labor Day -Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November -Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s
Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans. A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.
The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.
Naropa University participates in the Council of Independent Colleges Tuition Exchange Program (CIC-TEP). CIC-TEP is a network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept, tuition-free, students from families of full-time employees of other CIC participating institutions (full-time as designated by the employer/institution). Additional information can be found here: https://www.cic.edu/member-services/tuition-exchange-program. Naropa University’s commitment to diversity aligns with its highest aspirations to apply contemplative inquiry and education to explore and embody the human qualities that facilitate collaboration to create a common humanity and a just society. Individuals who have experience with and a commitment to inclusive communities are encouraged to apply. EOE
Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.
For more information, and to apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/4239755
Full Time
Executive Director for Risk Management and People Services
Job Summary The Executive Director for Risk Management and People Services is responsible for working closely with institutional leaders, including the Board of Trustees, the President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Chairs and department heads, to assess and mitigate risks and to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual obligations impacting the university. This position works closely with the President and external university counsel on a variety of projects and assists in providing internal management of an institutional response to legal matters. The Department of People Services (commonly called “Human Resources”) also reports to this position (approximately 7 staff members). The Executive Director for Risk Management and People Services has broad leadership responsibilities and serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet, called the Executive Leadership Committee (ELC) and supports the Board of Trustees as needed. As a member of the President's Cabinet, they contribute to strategic decision-making and align institutional practices with restorative justice, risk management, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) best practices, promoting an inclusive and accountable university community.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Risk Management
•Oversee the creation and revision of university administrative policies and procedures in conjunction with institutional stakeholders, responsible for the overall development and implementation of effective university policies. •Assures that all university policies and procedures directly align and conform to local, state, and federal laws and regulations (including but not limited to Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act, US Department of Education and Colorado State Division of Higher Education rules) and that university policies are not contradictory nor in conflict. •Establish open lines of communication and collaboration with administrative departments to improve policies, procedures, and departmental operating procedures. Takes a collaborative approach, encouraging dialogue, active listening, and shared decision-making, fostering a sense of ownership and buy-in from all stakeholders. •Provide support to faculty in the interpretation of academic policies and procedures, ensuring that their input is valued and considered. •Identify areas of risk and gaps between practice and policy/regulations and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective measures. Takes a proactive approach to addressing potential harm and works with stakeholders to oversee and implement corrections and revisions. •Assist staff and faculty in identifying conflicting policies and procedures and revise accordingly. •Oversee implementation of annual insurance renewals support the risk management plans and briefs Finance & Sustainability Committee of the Board of Trustees at least once a year at Fall or Winter meeting Oversee implementation of risk management plans. •Serve on the Threat Assessment Team. •Work with President, Vice Presidents and legal counsel to manage liability and risk exposures for the University. •Monitor and coordinate compliance federal and state laws and risk management activities throughout the institution to ensure complete and consistent compliance. •Identify areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; escalate information to appropriate personnel. Collaborate with university departments and personnel to address and resolve compliance issues. Track and report on status of open compliance matters. •Serves as Board Secretary •Lead employee retention efforts. Focus on building strong relationships, fostering a sense of belonging, and addressing any conflicts or challenges in a collaborative and restorative manner. •Prepare annual compensation and benefits plan for ELC and Finance Committee Fall meeting review and approval •Support the implementation of an effective employee performance evaluation program (Employee Development Path) that is fair, transparent, and promotes growth and development. •Provide regular updates, as directed and requested, to the President, the Board of Trustees as needed, and senior leadership to inform of the status and progress of compliance efforts. Inform the President, or designee of risks that arise from lack of compliance and track progress in response to open compliance matters.
People Services and Campus Partnerships
•Oversee the People Services staff, integrating restorative and DEI practices into their work which includes providing ongoing training, consultation, and technical assistance on protected class federal and state antidiscrimination laws, regulations, and requirements for students and employees. •Consult with Student Success staff to develop and disseminate educational materials, including web-based resources that inform the campus community about protected class federal and state antidiscrimination rights, responsibilities, and resources. •Ensure that the department provides necessary trainings to mitigate risk. •Collaborate with respective Vice Presidents on performance issues within their teams, approaching these conversations with open dialogue, active listening, and seeking mutually beneficial resolutions that uphold individual dignity and contribute to a positive work culture. •Ensure that the yearly performance evaluation process, conducted in the spring of each year. •Consult with Academic Affairs on issues related to faulty contracts. •Along with the Dean of Students, work with Accessibility Resources staff as needed to ensure compliance with ADA, Section 504, and all other federal, state and local laws related to access and accommodation for people with disabilities. •Maintain knowledge of current state and federal laws and regulations and trends in the field of education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices that violate Title IX and ensure that university policy maintains compliant. Along with the Dean of Students, ensure Title IX policy and procedure remains current and in line with Department of Education regulations.
University Leadership
•Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Committee (ELC) •Assist members of the Board of Trustees as needed regarding creation and implementation of Board policies and procedures.
What Naropa Requires…
•A Master’s Degree or a Juris Doctor degree •Five (5) or more years’ experience in higher education. Such as experience with Title IX, Disabilities Services, and/or development and implementation of codes of conduct •Ability to create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties. •Knowledge of current state and federal law and regulations, institution-specific policies, practices and procedures, identified best practices and trends in the field of education related to harassment and other discriminatory practices that violate protected class federal and state antidiscrimination laws. •Experience managing civil rights grievances to a prompt, effective and equitable remedy. •Experience with sexual violence and anti-discrimination prevention efforts. •Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate with discretion. •Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including strong professional writing, documentation, and presentation skills. •Ability to build relationships and balance the multiple, varying and even conflicting interests of diverse stakeholders around a politically charged subject matter. •All job candidates must hold a commitment to co-create a diverse and inclusive community and actively participate in related JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) professional development regarding the dynamics of privilege and oppression and the impact these have in the workplace. •All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity. •All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors.
Applications: Application review continues until position is filled. Qualified candidates should apply online and include a letter of interest and resume.
Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions: During regular daily activities, employee must be able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: lift up to 15 pounds, stand, walk, sit, handle/finger, and interruptions/distractions.
Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year:
-Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -Memorial Day -Juneteenth -Independence Day -Labor Day -Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November -Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s
Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans. A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching.
All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service.
The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members.
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Director for Student Engagement and Leadership
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR3939
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Director for Student Engagement and Leadership position. The Director for Student Engagement and Leadership is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $68,905 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Reporting to the Chief Student Affairs Officer and Dean of Students (CSAO/DOS), the Director for Student Engagement and Leadership will oversee the Student Engagement and Leadership Office and supervise a diverse team of professional and student staff within the Office of Student Affairs at Amherst College. Including the associate director for engagement and leadership, assistant director for student engagement and leadership, orientation and new student coordinator and the office manager. The Director will make strategic decisions and steward a vision and resources in ways that further Amherst College's commitment to providing all students with a transformative and unparalleled experience. The director oversees departmental operating accounts totaling over $350,000 and the AAS's account totaling over $1.2 million in student fees annually.
They will imagine and execute on new possibilities for student engagement and community building, service, student leadership, and develop systemic ways to develop, implement and assess successful student-centered policies, practices, and initiatives. The director is responsible for ensuring that the office creates programs and productions that build community, foster a sense of belonging, center wellbeing, and facilitate campus-wide discourse via organizational and leadership programs, the arts and multiple student media publications and platforms. The director is responsible for oversight of a diverse and exciting assemblage of programs, services, and spaces. Including the Keefe Campus Center, New Student Orientation, serves as the direct advisor to the Association of Amherst Students (AAS), WAMH 89.3 FM radio station, Olio yearbook, Amherst Student Newspaper, and Campus Activities Board. Additionally, supports, advises, and provides training and leadership development for a diverse group of student leaders and over 100 student groups. This position will serve as a key collaborator with a broad range of College offices.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management Responsibilities
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Student Engagement and Leadership Office.
• Develops and implements the overall strategic vision of the office.
• Hires, on-boards, and supervises the team of professional and student staff that work for the office.
• Provides oversight, strategic guidance, and support to a dynamic team of professional and student staff that see organizations as transformative learning environments vital to the educational mission of the College, and offer students opportunities to engage as leaders that make a difference.
• Initiates all aspects of organizational planning for the Student Engagement & Leadership Office in concert with Student Affairs.
• Serves as a campus leader and subject matter expert regarding topics of student engagement, student activism, student leaders/organizations, campus climate and protest response, and regularly provides consultation and guidance related to issues management on these topics.
• Conducts organizational design analysis and planning to optimize individual and organizational effectiveness and develops staff training and development programs.
• Oversee the operating budget for the Student Engagement and Leadership Office, the allocation and spending of the Student Activities Fee, Keefe Campus Center and Powerhouse operating budgets, and other gifts or endowments specific to Student Engagement and Leadership.
• Create long- and short-term plans and evaluation of student engagement strategies and programs
Student Organization Engagement and Leadership
• Establishes effective working relationships with individuals and departments to facilitate the dissemination of information and promote supportive and helpful relationships with students, staff, and faculty, while recognizing the need for sensitivity to a diverse student population.
• Develops and executes on innovative and creative ideas to promote and support leadership engagement, student development, and sense of belonging amongst the student body.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with students, student leaders, student activists and student organizations, and contributes to a vibrant and welcoming campus experience for all students by being involved, visible, and engaged in all aspects of campus and student life.
• Centers equity, access, and inclusion frameworks in all student programming and engagement efforts.
• Continually assesses student needs and interests, as well as remains abreast of current trends and best practices in the field of student affairs (and adjacent fields) related to student leadership, engagement, identity development, civic engagement, mental health/wellbeing and sense of belonging.
• Utilizes relevant data, scholarship, and student development (and other relevant) theories/models when planning and developing programs and services designed to foster and support student learning and growth.
• Maintains high level oversight of all training, advising, support with event planning, fiscal resources, budget planning, policy analysis and administrative support for the various organizations and spaces within the office.
Program Planning and Campus Partner Collaboration
• Develops and implements systems of assessing the quality and effectiveness of all programs and establishes ongoing quality improvement methods.
• Creates and implements systems to improve quality and manage risk, including staff professional development programs, regular assessments of student satisfaction, and methods for engaging with students about campus climate and the student experience.
• Leads internal and external committees and task forces related to special projects/initiatives focused on student leadership, engagement and belonging.
• Serves as campus lead for protest and demonstration engagement and response.
• Prepares reports, presentations and other related materials for CSAO/DOS and campus stakeholders.
• Represents the Student Engagement and Leadership office and the Division of Student Affairs on key campus, system-wide and external committees and task forces.
• Collaborate with the College's Conferences and Special Events office to maintain student-centered space usage and scheduling policies for student programming and event spaces
• Oversight over reservable spaces utilizing the EMS scheduling software. Including the Keefe Campus Center, Powerhouse, Fire Pits, etc.
• Provides oversight and ensures programming is in place for summer, holiday, winter/J-term breaks.
Qualifications:
Required
• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, public administration/policy or related field.
• Highly experienced in the areas of strategic planning, organizational development, assessment, and evaluation in advancement of organizational goals within a complex institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, problems, and processes in an objective manner and formulate conclusions to provide a sound basis for establishing priorities, selecting appropriate courses of action, and making recommendations.
• A high degree of political acumen regarding sensitive and highly visibility issues; ability to establish and manage delicate balances that must be achieved among competing variables and interests in a diverse, and complex university environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, and developing professional staff, including skills related to team building, coaching and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and develop trust with college students, student leaders, student activists and student organizations.
• Knowledge and applied praxis of effective models/philosophies in higher education and student affairs, and of student development theories related to leadership and engagement; sense of belonging; free speech expression; protest and demonstration response; and issues of diversity, equity and social justice.
• Excellent interpersonal, cultural fluency and conflict resolution skills. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive issues and information.
• High level of acumen related to understanding, interpreting, and applying College regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to deliver clear, informative, and persuasive presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong oral communication skills with ability to work effectively in group processes. Excellent writing skills to produce clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, and general correspondence, as well as to convey support and care in the wake of campus, local, national, or global incidents that impact students and the campus community.
• Experience with fiscal management, budget development and oversight of multiple fund sources, including student fees and referenda.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, commitment to, and experience working with, members of African, Black & Caribbean; Asian, Asian American & Pacific Islander; Chicanx/Latinx; Native/Indigenous; South West Asian & North African; Disabled; Neuro Diverse; Trans & Non-Binary; Queer; Undocumented and other historically marginalized or underrepresented communities.
Preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in student affairs work, student leadership development, and or student activities/engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise with crisis management, crisis intervention and case management on college campuses.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here forhttps://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online athttps://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/JCCRProject1
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4210329
Full Time
Director for Student Engagement and Leadership
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR3939
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Director for Student Engagement and Leadership position. The Director for Student Engagement and Leadership is a full-time, year-round position, starting at $68,905 per year - commensurate with experience. Given Amherst's distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community.
Reporting to the Chief Student Affairs Officer and Dean of Students (CSAO/DOS), the Director for Student Engagement and Leadership will oversee the Student Engagement and Leadership Office and supervise a diverse team of professional and student staff within the Office of Student Affairs at Amherst College. Including the associate director for engagement and leadership, assistant director for student engagement and leadership, orientation and new student coordinator and the office manager. The Director will make strategic decisions and steward a vision and resources in ways that further Amherst College's commitment to providing all students with a transformative and unparalleled experience. The director oversees departmental operating accounts totaling over $350,000 and the AAS's account totaling over $1.2 million in student fees annually.
They will imagine and execute on new possibilities for student engagement and community building, service, student leadership, and develop systemic ways to develop, implement and assess successful student-centered policies, practices, and initiatives. The director is responsible for ensuring that the office creates programs and productions that build community, foster a sense of belonging, center wellbeing, and facilitate campus-wide discourse via organizational and leadership programs, the arts and multiple student media publications and platforms. The director is responsible for oversight of a diverse and exciting assemblage of programs, services, and spaces. Including the Keefe Campus Center, New Student Orientation, serves as the direct advisor to the Association of Amherst Students (AAS), WAMH 89.3 FM radio station, Olio yearbook, Amherst Student Newspaper, and Campus Activities Board. Additionally, supports, advises, and provides training and leadership development for a diverse group of student leaders and over 100 student groups. This position will serve as a key collaborator with a broad range of College offices.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management Responsibilities
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Student Engagement and Leadership Office.
• Develops and implements the overall strategic vision of the office.
• Hires, on-boards, and supervises the team of professional and student staff that work for the office.
• Provides oversight, strategic guidance, and support to a dynamic team of professional and student staff that see organizations as transformative learning environments vital to the educational mission of the College, and offer students opportunities to engage as leaders that make a difference.
• Initiates all aspects of organizational planning for the Student Engagement & Leadership Office in concert with Student Affairs.
• Serves as a campus leader and subject matter expert regarding topics of student engagement, student activism, student leaders/organizations, campus climate and protest response, and regularly provides consultation and guidance related to issues management on these topics.
• Conducts organizational design analysis and planning to optimize individual and organizational effectiveness and develops staff training and development programs.
• Oversee the operating budget for the Student Engagement and Leadership Office, the allocation and spending of the Student Activities Fee, Keefe Campus Center and Powerhouse operating budgets, and other gifts or endowments specific to Student Engagement and Leadership.
• Create long- and short-term plans and evaluation of student engagement strategies and programs
Student Organization Engagement and Leadership
• Establishes effective working relationships with individuals and departments to facilitate the dissemination of information and promote supportive and helpful relationships with students, staff, and faculty, while recognizing the need for sensitivity to a diverse student population.
• Develops and executes on innovative and creative ideas to promote and support leadership engagement, student development, and sense of belonging amongst the student body.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with students, student leaders, student activists and student organizations, and contributes to a vibrant and welcoming campus experience for all students by being involved, visible, and engaged in all aspects of campus and student life.
• Centers equity, access, and inclusion frameworks in all student programming and engagement efforts.
• Continually assesses student needs and interests, as well as remains abreast of current trends and best practices in the field of student affairs (and adjacent fields) related to student leadership, engagement, identity development, civic engagement, mental health/wellbeing and sense of belonging.
• Utilizes relevant data, scholarship, and student development (and other relevant) theories/models when planning and developing programs and services designed to foster and support student learning and growth.
• Maintains high level oversight of all training, advising, support with event planning, fiscal resources, budget planning, policy analysis and administrative support for the various organizations and spaces within the office.
Program Planning and Campus Partner Collaboration
• Develops and implements systems of assessing the quality and effectiveness of all programs and establishes ongoing quality improvement methods.
• Creates and implements systems to improve quality and manage risk, including staff professional development programs, regular assessments of student satisfaction, and methods for engaging with students about campus climate and the student experience.
• Leads internal and external committees and task forces related to special projects/initiatives focused on student leadership, engagement and belonging.
• Serves as campus lead for protest and demonstration engagement and response.
• Prepares reports, presentations and other related materials for CSAO/DOS and campus stakeholders.
• Represents the Student Engagement and Leadership office and the Division of Student Affairs on key campus, system-wide and external committees and task forces.
• Collaborate with the College's Conferences and Special Events office to maintain student-centered space usage and scheduling policies for student programming and event spaces
• Oversight over reservable spaces utilizing the EMS scheduling software. Including the Keefe Campus Center, Powerhouse, Fire Pits, etc.
• Provides oversight and ensures programming is in place for summer, holiday, winter/J-term breaks.
Qualifications:
Required
• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, public administration/policy or related field.
• Highly experienced in the areas of strategic planning, organizational development, assessment, and evaluation in advancement of organizational goals within a complex institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, problems, and processes in an objective manner and formulate conclusions to provide a sound basis for establishing priorities, selecting appropriate courses of action, and making recommendations.
• A high degree of political acumen regarding sensitive and highly visibility issues; ability to establish and manage delicate balances that must be achieved among competing variables and interests in a diverse, and complex university environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, and developing professional staff, including skills related to team building, coaching and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and develop trust with college students, student leaders, student activists and student organizations.
• Knowledge and applied praxis of effective models/philosophies in higher education and student affairs, and of student development theories related to leadership and engagement; sense of belonging; free speech expression; protest and demonstration response; and issues of diversity, equity and social justice.
• Excellent interpersonal, cultural fluency and conflict resolution skills. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive issues and information.
• High level of acumen related to understanding, interpreting, and applying College regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to deliver clear, informative, and persuasive presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong oral communication skills with ability to work effectively in group processes. Excellent writing skills to produce clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, and general correspondence, as well as to convey support and care in the wake of campus, local, national, or global incidents that impact students and the campus community.
• Experience with fiscal management, budget development and oversight of multiple fund sources, including student fees and referenda.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, commitment to, and experience working with, members of African, Black & Caribbean; Asian, Asian American & Pacific Islander; Chicanx/Latinx; Native/Indigenous; South West Asian & North African; Disabled; Neuro Diverse; Trans & Non-Binary; Queer; Undocumented and other historically marginalized or underrepresented communities.
Preferred
• 8-10 years of experience in student affairs work, student leadership development, and or student activities/engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise with crisis management, crisis intervention and case management on college campuses.
Amherst College offers many opportunities for professional growth and development, continued learning, and career advancement.
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here forhttps://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online athttps://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Career icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/JCCRProject1
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/4210329