Director of Student Life

Description




Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Agency Only

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/301/4

Salary Range: $76,458 - $85,249

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue. NW. Washington DC. 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The position is the Director of Student Life and reports to the Assistant Vice President for Student Development. The position provides vision and leadership for the Office of Student Life and has oversight for the Office’s operations on all University of District of Columbia campuses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff in developing a comprehensive co-curricular program designed to respond to students’ interests and needs.
• Engage the University’s diverse student body, facilitate student learning and development, and encourage the development of a vibrant student community.
• Develop relationships with University stakeholders including faculty, staff, students and alumni, to assess student needs, foster co-curricular linkages and develop appropriate programmatic responses that promote student learning, career-readiness and holistic development.
• Coordinate and oversee the student organization component of the Office including the provision of advising, training, and supporting of student government, clubs and organizations, and Greek Life and advise assigned student organizations.
• Oversee the development and implementation of Student Life policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current standards, compliance with university policy, D.C. and federal law, to provide clear guidance for students and operational effectiveness.
• Develop and oversee budgets for Student Life and student government, clubs and organizations and ensure compliance with University fiscal policies and alignment with goals for student engagement, learning and development.
• Lead Student Life staff in developing and implementing engaging programs and events that foster involvement, learning and development for all UDC students, ensure it is student-centered and ethical professional practice.
• Evaluate staff performance and facilitate training and professional development in relevant competency areas.
• Evaluate Student Life programs, services and activities and assess impact on meeting Student Development goals and student learning outcomes.
• Develop and implement outreach and communication strategies to expand student involvement in Student Life programs and activities.
• Spearhead the implementation and management of an online, interactive student engagement platform for all student organizations.
• Collaborate with various on-campus departments for various programs and initiatives to include first year experience, new student orientation, DCUP, probation, academic advising, academic affairs, financial aid, admissions, and all other departments pertinent to student success.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Completed Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate professional experience within student affairs in a post-secondary institution.
• Working knowledge of student development theory, standards and practices and current student retention challenges sufficient to:
• Assess student needs and characteristics, identify trends, set goals for student learning and create programs and services that are responsive to student needs and advance student learning and development.
• Direct experience working with students from diverse backgrounds; an understanding of how these identities impact their transition into university life and a track record of creative, responsive and effective programming for a diverse, non-traditional student population.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a 'satisfactory background investigation' is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Talent Management at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/ .