Director of Student Affairs

The Director of Student Affairs oversees a range of activities and services offered by the Office of Student Affairs. This role is responsible for coordinating student access to career, academic and personal counseling services and contributing to the development of policies that promote student life and well-being. In addition, the Director plays a key role in planning and implementing student development initiatives, including orientation programs, networking events, and extracurricular activities. The position also supports the preparation of Dean’s Letters for graduating students and ensures the collection of documentation and certification required for graduation eligibility. Overall, the Director helps foster a campus environment that reflects and supports a culture of positive learning and student engagement.

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):

• Provide guidance and support for students seeking academic, career, personal, or social enhancements and challenges.
• Coordinate counseling services or refer students to appropriate resources.
• Develop policies related to student life and wellbeing
• Develop orientation programs for new students
• Coordinate job fairs and networking events.
• Plan and organize extracurricular activities and promote student involvement
• Respond to emergencies affecting students.
• Maintain accurate records of student participation, incidents, and services provided.
• Prepare reports and assessments on student affairs programs.
• Coordinate disciplinary cases and mediate conflicts
• Ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines
• Promote an inclusive campus environment
• Support initiatives that foster diversity awareness and cultural competency.

                                                                                                   

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to expertly handle multiple tasks and priorities and meet deadlines
• Must be well-organized and pay attention to details
• Must be able to take the lead when needed and be a self-starter
• Must possess experience working in an academic medical center environment

Must possess the computer skills and ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and concepts

          Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

• Comprehensive knowledge of institutional and School of Medicine policies, procedures and organization structure
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures including budgetary process
• Demonstrated knowledge of office procedures and proficiency in various PC based word processing and spreadsheet applications to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Professional attitude, and ability to maintain confidentiality. Desired abilities to conduct collegial interactions with students, staff, and campus community  

Education and Experience Required:

• Master's degree in education or related area required.
• Must have experience in academic administration
• Demonstrated the ability to establish and sustain productive working relationships with students, staff, faculty and administration
• Demonstrated effective academic counseling
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively gather and organize information from a variety of sources, and to concurrently coordinate programs and services

·Must understand the mission of the institution, and possess knowledge and understanding of relevant trends and issues in medical education

Education and Experience Preferred:

·Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• N/A .

Licensure, Certification or Registration Preferred:

• N/A.

This job description reflects the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The responsibilities listed may be subject to change at any time and individuals may be asked to perform duties outside of their regular responsibilities to support the ongoing operations and mission Meharry Medical College and its facilities.