AST DIR, Student Affairs

Classification Title:

AST DIR, Student Affairs

Job Description:

Provides support services to UF students, their parents/families, faculty, staff, and community members on a wide variety of issues of distress. This will include, but not be limited to, assessing issues of concern for students, making referrals to appropriate campus and community resources, and conducting follow-up with students to determine level of success with referrals and/or need for additional referrals or support.

Provides outreach to UF students who are referred to or brought to the attention of the Dean of Students Office by concerned faculty, staff, family members, fellow students, or other community members.

Assists UF students and their parents/families understand the medical petition process and support them in completing this process when necessary and appropriate. Develops success plans with students who complete the medical petition process to ensure a smooth transition back to the university.

Responds to student problems and provide emergency assistance to students, parents, faculty, and others in crisis situations as part on an on-call rotation for responding to U Matter We Care reports/referrals and as an on-call “Emergency Dean.” Assists other areas of the Dean of Students Office with special projects as needed.

Assists in ensuring that the goals and objectives for the Dean of Students Office and the university are communicated and achieved. This may include performing duties beyond the scope of the primary responsibilities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Expected Salary:

$47,000 - $50,000

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience or a bachelor’s degree in appropriate areas of specialization and four years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Masters degree in social work, counseling, student affairs, higher education, or related field.

- Three-to-five years of experience in higher education managing student crisis and providing direct service to students in distress.

- Evidence of successfully working with students, their parents/families, faculty, and staff.

- A demonstrated proactive, collaborative, timely, effective, and compassionate work style.

- Evidence of strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.

- A demonstrated ability to work well independently and function as an active member of a team.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: No