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Director of student affairs requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in director of student affairs job postings.
Sample director of student affairs requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in higher education, student affairs, or related field.
  • At least 3 years of experience in student affairs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory.
  • Familiarity with student services programs.
  • Familiarity with student conduct policies and procedures.
Sample required director of student affairs soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
  • High level of professionalism.
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Director of student affairs job description example 1

IMG Academy director of student affairs job description

Summary of Responsibilities:
The Director of Student Success & Wellness develops, implements, and coordinates projects across the business that ensure coherence and alignment of best practices and response to intervention in the areas of conduct, wellness, and mental wellbeing. The Director of Student Success & Wellness is responsible for fostering and implementing the IMG Academy wellness vision, which is focused on character development and personal formation while promoting the core values of IMG Academy. This position shall oversee all aspects of student wellness on campus, improve and implement the disciplinary policy found in the Student Handbook, and serve as the lead in communicating this initiative to the student body and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Prepare, implement, and analyze data related to wellness across campus, this includes Johns Hopkins referrals, discipline committee oversight, and facilitation of the wellbeing committee. Responsible for implementation and tracking of individual student-athlete behavior plans assuring progress towards positive fit in the IMG Academy community. Establish and maintain a strong culture of engagement, trust, and support with students, faculty, and parents through ongoing, proactive communication.Responsible for communicating, verbally and in writing, the purpose and scope of strategic initiative work related to conditions of wellness. Responsible for the enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Process across all departments. Serve as Child Welfare Coordinator. Partner with law enforcement as necessary regarding matters of student-athlete and/or camp wellness.Serve a primary liaison between Johns Hopkins and IMG Academy. Supervise counselors around general wellness of scholars. Partner with appropriate departments to provide professional development around areas of wellness, trauma informed practices, and intervention practices. Anticipate and mitigate potential barriers to the success of student athletes; collaborate across departments to develop contingency plans that can help address problems that arise. Engage in and facilitate annual review of student handbook. In collaboration with the SVP, Head of School, review Discipline Committee recommendations and make determination. Partner closely with leadership from various departments on campus (Athletics, Student Life, Operations, etc.) on all items regarding student-athlete behavior, wellness and mental wellbeing. Maintain appropriate records and correspondence relating to student-athletes.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:
Bachelor's Degree required, preference for a Master's Degree in Education Leadership or a closely related degree.
Possess a depth understanding of intervention services and Response to Intervention principles and processes.Experience leading engaging and effective professional development for adults.Academic interventions General concepts of child development and child behavior characteristics Student behavior management Demonstrated initiative in prioritizing complex needs and strategically planning to get results.Must possess excellent assessment, data analysis, case management, crisis intervention, interpersonal, and communication skills.Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies.

Preferred Skills
BilingualMaster's degree in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, administration, or a closely related field. CPR/First Aid certification Experience playing or coaching sports at the collegiate or professional level

Physical Demands and Work Environment
Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40 pounds Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required

Background Requirements
Requires a background check upon offer Requires a drug check upon offer

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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Director of student affairs job description example 2

West Coast University director of student affairs job description

Reporting directly to the campus Director, Student Affairs, and working closely with the University Director of Student Affairs, the Assistant Director, Student Affairs, is responsible for assisting with the campus short and long range planning/development and overall activities and goals for student services. Assists with development and implementation of student affairs/activities and programs, enforcement of policies and procedures surrounding resource stewardship; and processes to ensure successful student entry/re-entry to and exit from the University. Assists with oversight and direct administrative support for student relations activities such as: orientation, retention, recognition, advising, satisfaction strategies, and pinning/ commencement ceremonies. Provides assistance to students and other departments to ensure quality in all student affairs functions. Interfaces with the Admissions, Finance and Academic faculty and associates and other applicable campus leadership to accomplish University outcomes and goals. Conducts on-going student satisfaction reviews, makes recommendations to upper management on areas for improvement; and maintains current knowledge in the field of student affairs (student services). Coordinates and organizes student member organizations on campus. Assists with ensuring campus compliance with all regulatory agencies, state and governing boards and accrediting bodies, including but not limited to the Jeanne Cleary Act, ADA, ACICS, WASC, BPPE, Programmatic Accreditations, and Title IV. Assists with training, supervision and evaluation of the performance of assigned personnel.
EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in education, administration, business management, student personnel, or related field required.

Master's degree in education, administration, business management, student personnel, or related field preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

None.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Three to five years' experience in an academic setting, preferably with some management level responsibilities involving administrative, supervisory, or director level duties concerned with student service administration/relations, or related management experience.

Evidence of managerial skills, including budgets, strategic planning, including assessment and evaluation skills.

Experience with MS Office.

Knowledge of applicable databases and computer application systems to supply the most accurate information, reports and projections.

Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as Title IV, ACICS, WASC, BPPE and other accreditation standards is preferred.

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Director of student affairs job description example 3

Alteryx director of student affairs job description

We're looking for problem solvers, innovators, and dreamers who are searching for anything but business as usual. Like us, you're a high performer who's an expert at your craft, constantly challenging the status quo. You value inclusivity and want to join a culture that empowers you to show up as your authentic self. You know that success hinges on commitment, that our differences make us stronger, and that the finish line is always sweeter when the whole team crosses together.

Alteryx is hiring a Director of Government Affairs & Public Policy. This position reports directly to the Vice President, Global Government Affairs and Public Policy, under the Chief Legal Officer. Prospective candidates must have at least 8 years' experience in the government affairs field with specific experience in technology-related policies in the United States. Candidates must have the ability to collaborate with internal executive, strategy, and sales teams in the U.S.

Alteryx seeks an individual who is adept at managing multiple policy, political, legislative, and regulatory matters relevant to Alteryx business. You likely will not be the subject matter expert in any one area but will need to anticipate, manage, and succinctly communicate on a wide range of matters of interest to the company and propose solutions to address those matters. A key part of this position is helping internal Sales, Channels, Legal, Communications, CSR and other stakeholders be successful in developing strategies and initiatives critical to the company's success. You will be a trusted partner to the business by proactively helping in important policy areas - such as cybersecurity, data science and emerging technologies (AI/ML), privacy, and workforce modernization (upskilling/reskilling) - and cultivating the reputation and brand among U.S. policymakers of our company.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Policy Engagement
Understands our company, the technology sector, the political climate, and the impacts of public policies at the Federal, State, and Local levels.Develops and executes strategic approaches and narratives for advancing public policy goals Represents Alteryx with government officials to include the U.S. Administration, Congress, trade associations and think tanks Participates in and influences trade association and business coalition policy development and advocacy in line with Alteryx business priorities Analyzes and reports internally on developments in our priority public policy areas Manages external consultants at the Federal, State, and Local levels.

Internal Stakeholder Coordination
Maintains strong and collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels, including top company executives, and understands our business and public policy priorities Produces internal briefings, calls, and talking points on policy topics and, together with the Communications team and others, contributes to external communications on priority policy topics Creates and leads internal, cross-functional teams on policy development and advocacy, reconciling points of view of various internal stakeholders

Business Enablement
Drives important public policy and business-support initiatives and contributes to Alteryx work of utilizing data to enable breakthroughs for govenment Increases the profile of Alteryx with government decision-makers, ensuring we connect with the right decision makers, at the right level, and that they understand the changing nature of our industry and company Works with our Sales teams to identify opportunities and challenges through relationship building and policy advocacy

Education, Experience, and/or Licenses:
Bachelor's degree with 8+ years relevant experience; or equivalent relevant experience8+ years' experience as a government relations professional, with international affairs experience (European Union) Strategic outlook and ability to collaborate with teams around the country, and willingness to travel in the U.S.Self-starter able to identify and execute on policy projects with minimal oversight Enjoy working in a fast-paced and changing environment, comfortable with ambiguity, and willing to help define and shape team and company goals Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills

Find yourself checking a lot of these boxes but doubting whether you should apply? At Alteryx, we support a growth mindset for our associates through all stages of their careers. If you meet some of the requirements and you share our values, we encourage you to apply. As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we're invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Benefits & Perks:
Alteryx has amazing benefits for all Associates which can be viewed here.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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