Director of Student Affairs

Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA Full-time Education

Posted on April 7, 2024

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Director of Student Affairs

Penn State Berks is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Student Affairs. The Director of Student Affairs is the chief student affairs officer for the campus and is responsible for providing leadership for Student Affairs operations, strategic direction, and assessment. The successful candidate will be an innovative and inspiring leader with a demonstrated commitment to student development; diversity, equity, and inclusion; student health and safety; and student success. The Director will provide leadership, supervision, and vision for all Student Affairs units including campus life, counseling services, health services, residence life, sexual misconduct prevention and response, student engagement and leadership, student government, student conduct, and student care and advocacy. The Director will develop, analyze, and manage the budget for areas of responsibility and oversee staff including hiring, evaluation, and professional development. The Director will work with Athletics staff to oversee club sports, Intramurals, and Campus Recreation.

The Director reports to the campus Chancellor and serves on the Chancellor's senior leadership team. This requires active participation in the overall leadership and management of the campus, partnering with the senior leaders of the other units such as Academic Affairs, Development and Alumni Relations, Enrollment Management, Finance and Business, Housing and Food Services, Strategic Communications, Police and Public Safety, Athletics, behavioral threat management, faculty leaders, and others on strategic planning, data-informed decision making, policy and procedure development and implementation, and new and developing initiatives for the campus.

Education:

This position typically requires a Master's degree or higher; a Doctorate degree preferred, plus six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience across different institutions and a degree in a field related to Student Affairs or higher education are strongly preferred.
Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher-level jobs.

Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Proven track record, with increasing levels of responsibility, leading and managing multiple work units in Student Affairs, such as student engagement and leadership, residence life, counseling and health services, and recreation
Understanding of student development theory and current trends and best practices in Student Affairs, including but not limited to student success, cocurricular programs and assessment, Title IX, bias prevention and response, behavioral threat management, student care and advocacy, and restorative justice
Demonstrated cultural competency and a strong commitment to student diversity, equity, and inclusion supported by a track record of actions and achievements
Excellent supervisory skills, including the ability to supervise and develop multiple individuals at varying stages of their careers
Excellent interpersonal and relational skills, including the ability to foster relationships across campus and with external partners to achieve mutually beneficial goals Excellent strategic and integrated management, budgeting, and accounting skills
Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills
Understanding of, appreciation for, and experience interpreting and implementing risk management policies and procedures, and crisis management plansAbility to advocate for Student Affairs while understanding and communicating overarching campus priorities and opportunities
Communicate both verbally and in writing and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds

This position requires the following clearances:

PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires the operation of a motor vehicle as a part of the job duties.
A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks in line with the requirements of the position.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit a cover letter; vitae/resume; statement of commitment to student diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with examples of actions and achievements; and names and contact information for three professional references.
For the fullest consideration, please apply by Monday, March 11th , 2024.
The top finalist will be asked to provide a reference from the current/most recent position.

Founded in 1855, the Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a world class research university and Pennsylvania's only land-grant institution, a driver of job creation, economic development, and student career success. Penn State enrolls over 90,000 students in one University, 24 campuses and online. Penn State Berks, located near Reading, PA, enrolls 2,000 students from 20 states and 23 countries and offers more than 26 associate and bachelor's degree options. The campus provides a rich student life with residence halls, a wide variety of clubs and organizations, athletics, cultural events, lectures, and many other activities. Students can work one-on-one with faculty members on research, study abroad, travel as part of course curriculum, and complete community service work as part of their college experience. Penn State Berks' 30,000+ alumni are part of Penn State's world-wide 700,000+ alumni network.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. Berks Student Affairs upholds that mission through our commitment to developing an equity-minded community that fosters students' academic, social, cultural, and personal growth.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-Berks/Director-of-Student-Affairs_REQ_0000052244-1

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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