
Southeast Community College
Beatrice, NE United StatesUnder the general direction and supervision of the Vice President of Student Success, the Dean of Student Development is a multi-functional position that is responsible for administrative oversight and ongoing supervision of the Beatrice Campus in the absence of the AVP, shared day-to-day operations of the campus Student Success/Student Enrollment divisions, and College-wide procedural oversight of Student Accountability. Work involves planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating the day-to-day activities and operations of the Beatrice Campus, Student Success/Student Enrollment divisions, and college-wide leadership responsibilities related to Student Success/Student Enrollment. This position requires travel to all SCC campuses and locations to perform the essential functions of college leadership responsibility as deemed necessary, work with the campus administration and staff on each campus to ensure effective operations, serve as the communication link between staff and campus administration, and serve as a member of the campus and college administrative units. This is a full-time, regular position.
Essential Functions
Campus Dean of Students
- Provide campus supervision, leadership, and management for the Beatrice Campus Student Success/Student Enrollment divisions, including serving as a liaison with other supervisors for on-site staff, including, but not limited to, the following: campus student life, student conduct, and student accountability.
- Oversee operational compliance with all prevention and awareness programming in collaboration with campus Student Success/Student Enrollment staff in compliance with federal regulations (Clery Act, Violence Against Women Act, Campus Sexual Violence (SaVE) Act, Drug-Free Schools & Community Act, Annual Safety Report, and other federal and state requirements).
- In coordination with the Office of Access, Equity & Diversity, responsible for processing student sexual harassment complaints, Title IX complaints, Americans with Disabilities complaints and requests, and making appropriate complaint referrals to the Campus Director, College Vice President for Student Success, College Associate Vice President for Student Enrollment, and/or the college Access Equity & Diversity Administrator.
- Assist in the development and delivery of resources and staff development, etc., for staff.
- Responsible for the identification and implementation of staff training needs.
- Participate and encourage staff participation in professional development activities and professional organizations.
- Provide positive leadership in organizing and directing group activities.
- Meet regularly with the campus Student Success/Student Enrollment division staff to assist with activities such as teamwork, development, coordination, and evaluation and assessment of programs and services.
- Facilitate group processes and manage group dynamics targeted at the maintenance and improvement of services provided.
- Responsible for the assigned Campus Student Success division annual budget, works with designated campus and college staff in developing, justifying, and managing annual budgets.
- Serve as division representative responsible for the evaluation of Student Success division activities by internal and external assessment processes and agencies.
- Serve as the point of contact and liaison for athletes on campus. Communicate with the Athletic Director regarding campus athletic activities, student-athletes, and coaches.
Assistant Campus Operations
- Responsible for all campus operations in the absence of the Associate Vice President, Beatrice Campus, as appropriate.
- Assist as needed to meet the needs of students, staff, and faculty.
- Campus safety and security
- Chair the Beatrice Campus Safety Team and serve on the Area Safety Team. Serve on the campus management council and other campus and college teams as deemed necessary.
- Coordinate with Safety & Security staff, and serve as the lead campus administrator for campus safety, security, threat assessment evaluation, and response.
- Serve as the Campus Security Authority and as a liaison between the College and law enforcement for security camera footage requests.
- Work with physical plant superintendents and campus safety and security staff to assess and implement college and campus safety conditions.
- Plan and implement quarterly fire and storm drills on campus in accordance with federal compliance.
- Monitor video camera surveillance equipment and review footage as requested.
- Oversee the campus’s timely notification process in accordance with federal regulations and administer the emergency notification system for the campus.
- Communications and Public Relations
- Assist with, and as directed, serve as a representative of the Campus with the community, organizations, and the public to assist in enhancing and maintaining the visibility and activity of the Campus with community, businesses, and organizations.
- Maintain and develop positive relationships with Nebraska Community College Student Service personnel.
- Communicate with the public, students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis. Handle inquiries concerning various areas of the College as appropriate. Assure the functioning of the Campus by assisting with the coordination of services as necessary.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of various Campus events, including but not limited to Discovery Days, In-Services, awards, retirements, graduation, and new student orientation. Provide supervision as needed or assigned at campus events.
Area-wide Oversight of Student Success Divisions Process and Procedures:
- Provide administrative oversight of all college Student Success division programming, processes, and procedures, including the functional areas of:
- Student Conduct, Compliance, Alcohol and Other Drug Sanctions, Adjudication Procedures.
- Provide operational leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous utilization of comprehensive disability and academic support services; Counseling Assistance Program for Students, and TRiO Student Support Services programs.
- Travel as necessary to the representative campus and locations to work with the administration and staff to ensure effective operations in performing the essential functions related to the procedural oversight of Student Accountability programming.
- Work with designated campus and college staff, and ensure regular updates to the Student Success division websites.
- Develop, improve, and implement the Student Code of Conduct program in collaboration with other college divisions.
Other/General Responsibilities:
- Represent the Beatrice Campus and Student Success divisions on campus/college administrative teams and work groups, including the campus management council and other College teams as assigned.
- Attend division and college meetings as assigned. Assist in the formulation/review/implementation of campus operating procedures.
- Provide oversight for strategic plans for the maintenance and growth of the Student Success division and the Beatrice Campus that are consistent with the campus/college goals and objectives.
- Internal/external reporting and regulation compliance;
- Lead the development, review, and revision of department and campus- based reporting or publications such as the annual security report, college catalog, and other departmental and campus-based materials.
- Provide assistance in preparing reports and institutional data related to campus Student Success as requested by State and Federal agencies.
- Work in collaboration with the Administrative Director of Institutional Effectiveness in the development and distribution of data and reports. Review, monitor, formulate, revise, implement, and direct Student Success operations and campus services to ensure that operations are consistent with college and campus policies, regulations, and operating procedures.
- Inform and assist staff with the interpretation and implementation of directives and any changes in college and campus policies, rules, and regulations in accordance with FERPA, Department of Education, and CCPE guidelines.
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with College instruction and non-instructional divisions, educational institutions, business/industries, and community organizations.
- Communicate with the public, students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis. Work with community committees and organizations to promote and enhance the college and its activities. Active as a public speaker and handles campus concerns in areas of responsibility.
- Assist in personnel functions such as interview processes, recommendations to hire, onboarding, new employee orientation and training, retirements, and separation processes in cooperation with the appropriate division, the Business Office, and the Human Resources Division.
Promote a Culture of Belonging
Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Student Services, Financial Aid, Business, Management, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Social Services/Work, Human Relations, Mathematics, Psychology, Statistics, or a related field of study.
- Three (3) years* of full-time professional-level administrative and/or supervisory experience in a secondary or post-secondary educational setting, or in a business/governmental setting that required frequent/considerable expertise with reasonable accommodations, compliance issues, regulatory statutes, and laws.
*A related Master’s degree in the required fields of study may be substituted for one (1) year of the required work experience.
Salary
$98,933 per year
Benefits
SCC BEN Dollars – Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee's paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College’s contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan – Group Retirement Account (GRA).
Schedule
Normal working hours for this full-time regular position are scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, requiring a minimum of a 40-hour work week, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.
Requirements
- Start Date: No Start Date
- Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
- Work Experience: 3 - 5 years
- Part/Full Time: Full-Time
Contact / Additional Information
Link to apply: https://southeast.peopleadmin.com/postings/11351
If accommodation or assistance is needed to complete this application, contact Human Resources at 402-437-2553.