Student Affairs Coordinator at South College in Farmers Branch, TX

Description

Student Affairs Coordinator

Benefits

• Front Loaded PTO

• Tuition Assistance

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us! In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Student Affairs Coordinator Description

South College Dallas Campus is seeking a Student Affairs Coordinator to join the team! The Student Affairs Coordinator plans, organizes, and manages an assigned division within the Student Services Department to facilitate the delivery of services to students in the College.

Responsibilities

• Create and foster community engagement and campus connections by coordinating student activities, clubs, honor societies and organizations.
• Coordinates the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) meetings and membership.
• Provide oversight of student publications and communication, which includes the development and distribution of the quarterly, campus newsletter.
• Coordinate, and evaluate academic support activities and programs (tutoring, seminars, and workshops).
• Ensure institutional compliance with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and with other federal and state regulations concerning students with disabilities. Review student requests for accommodations based on a documented disability and recommend reasonable accommodations. Provide notification to faculty of students with approved accommodations. Coordinate the acquisition of any resources necessary to provide the approved reasonable accommodations (such as interpreters, technology, and assistive devices).
• Manages the student conduct process and coordinate the Appeals Committee.
• Maintain records of Honor Code violations.
• Creates quarterly academic recognition certificates and transcript notation.
• Responsible for overseeing the student grievance and appeals process as outlined in the college’s Catalog and Student Handbook.
• Adhere to all college policies as described in the job description, employee handbook, or other separate guidelines and memos and fulfill other duties as directed by supervisor.
• Participate in service activities that contribute to community, professional, and institutional advancement.
• Promote scholarly academic and professional activities that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, intellectual growth, and educational excellence
• Responsible for the coordination of welcome/orientation sessions.
• Oversees and coordinates the SAP appeal process.
• Assists with outreach efforts to students on warning and probation.

Requirements

Education:

• Earned bachelor’s degree required (Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field preferred)
• Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

• Previous work in a post-secondary setting required
• 3-5 years’ experience in a post-secondary setting preferred

Knowledge & Skills Required:

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