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Job Summary
Responsibilities
Works with advisers on developing effective advising strategies for resuming students from suspension.Attends weekly care team meeting with DOS, Housing, and Campus and Student Life staff and is an integral member of the team focused on addressing students of concerns.Manages student requests such as work approval, security clearances, and Dean’s forms for medical and law school.Assists with discipline cases and summons students who experience academic, personal, or discipline challenges.Develops and implements programming relating to community standards.Facilitates outreach and supports students while on suspension from the College to ensure access to resources and facilitate their eventual return to the College.Reviews and approves students for various changes of status.With OCCS team, manages the College’s academic review process.Communicates with students and parents about various College policies and processes.Provides training to Academic Advisers, Resident Heads, and other offices as needed, related to the work of OCCS.Serves as a main point of contact and recommends process improvements for other University Schools and Divisions’ joint-degree programs.Has a deep understanding related to the development of programming for non-academic matters, such as health and wellness and curricular programming.Designs and produces material for the handbook and other academically-related publications.Recommends process improvements for programs that relate to critical student-life improvement, including emergency management, accommodations for students with disabilities, and/or the administration of health care services and programs for students.Collaborates with academic divisions in educating students on safety issues. Interprets student disciplinary issues and prepares an annual university summary of disciplinary actions. Counsels students, parents, and staff in response to concerns, and handles complex situations including student crises.Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.Advanced Degree.Experience:
5 years relevant experience.2 years experience working in student case management or conduct.Strong commitment to the advancement of young adults and the values and goals of a liberal arts education.Familiarity with University structure and functions of its various offices and departments.Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Proficiency in Mac and PC environments.Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and online organizational tools.Familiarity with Adobe graphic design/web development environments.Proficiency with web and social media platforms.Learn new software and database tools.Preferred Competencies
Strong verbal and written communication skills including excellent editing/proofreading ability in English.Excellent computer skills and ability to use complex databases and other record keeping systems.Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and manage concurrent tasks with interruptions.Manage multiple concurrent projects in a competent and professional manner while also managing details and meeting deadlines.Work effectively with supervision and as a part of a team, individually, or in concert with other offices and campus partners.Collaborate with faculty.Establish good working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds.Work autonomously, taking initiative and without detailed instructions.Maintain confidentiality/discretion at all times related to students, faculty, and staff.Manage stressful situations.Critical thinking skills.Problem solving skills.Decision making skills.Reasoning skills.Attention to detail.Creativity.Working Conditions
Office environment.Some evening and weekend work.Fast-paced environment.Sit at a computer for 4-6 hours.Periodic walking to campus partner and other campus locations.Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)Cover Letter, to include interest in position (required)References Contact Information (3) (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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