Director of Student Development

Position Status: Full Time

Assignment Length: Not Applicable

Grant Funded: No

Category: APT

Class Code: 12

Starting Pay: $84,321 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Location: TCC Connect

Department: CN Student Development

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Director of Student Development is responsible for organizing, supervising and coordinating all aspects of the student services programs related to career placement, student activities, health services, community outreach and disability support services and oversees student publications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

1. Assumes the leadership role for the administration for one or more student program areas including student orientation, leadership development programs, and prospective student or community campus tours for their supported campus.
2. Assists in the preparation of a budget and administers that budget as approved.
3. Promotes an integrated effort in the administration of the campus by cooperating and coordinating with other administrators and staff when appropriate.
4. Serves on committees as directed and attends appropriate professional meetings.
5. Works creatively with students, staff, and college personnel in developing education, wellness, engagement, and other activity programs for students.
6. Coordinates the development of student programs, which complement the college’s educational goal.
7. Assists in the planning, developing, and promoting of ways and means of improving student programs.
8. Provides a climate for ongoing evaluation of their supported area.
9. Keeps open effective channels of communication with students, faculty, and staff.

General Supervision and Management

Supervises staff and may be responsible for various departmental units of the campus.

Service Excellence

1. Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements.
2. Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
3. Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC).
4. Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College.

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Vice President of Student Affairs.

• Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree.
2. Five (5) years experience related to Essential Performance requirements.
3. Three (3) years’ experience supervising (e.g., managing, evaluating the performance of others).

Preferred Qualifications

1. At least two (2) years’ working experience in Academic Advising.
2. At least two (2) years supervisory experience in Student Development Services.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships with various populations, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication.
2. Skilled using computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
3. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
4. Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly while exhibiting strong attention to detail and organization.
5. Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff to meet College and campus deliverables.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Instructions Summary

Work hours are 8 am – 5 pm with one late day 10 am -7 pm shift each week. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Posted 10/10/2024

Posting Contact Summary

Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual:

Contact: Jonathan Ledger

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