Delaware College of Art & Design Looking for Director of Student Services Full Time

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

The Director of Student Services develops and oversees all co-curricular aspects of student
life at the College.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

1. Oversees
   Student Services Department, including Assistant Director, Resident Assistants, and work-study staff
2. Plans, coordinates, and
   oversees extracurricular events, student organizations, field trips, and related co-curricular programs
3. Works with the Dean to
   coordinate student gallery exhibitions, events, and lecture series
4. Lead for new student orientation and commencement
5. With
   Assistant Director, issues student IDs/electronic key fob with meal plan assignments with Assistant Director
6. With Assistant
   Director designates student mailboxes and accepts packages and outside mail on the students’ behalf
7. Provides student
   leadership opportunities

HOUSING/DINING SERVICES

1. Supervises residential students and resolves
   conflicts about student housing.
2. Coordinates housing selection, roommate assignments and maintains housing occupancy reports
3. Develops and distributes housing information to incoming students
4. Works cooperatively with the facilities manager to ensure
   upkeep and maintenance of the residence hall
5. Trains and supervises Resident Assistants with Assistant Director
6. Coordinate
   move-out and move-in with other administrative offices
7. Coordinate student activities with food service provider
8. Primary
   point of contact with food service vendor

COMMUNITY STANDARDS, COUNSELING, AND ADVISEMENT

1. Enforces
Code of Student Conduct and coordinates appropriate disciplinary actions

2. Works cooperatively with all units within the College to
promote positive changes for student retention and graduation

3. Provides crisis management and de-escalation strategies for student
emergencies

4. Coordinates access to Health & Wellness resources and counseling services

5. Leads the College’s
Health & Safety Committee, in connection with the Dean and the President’s Office

SAFETY AND HEALTH

1. Creates and maintains the campus crime report in compliance with federal regulations (HEOA)

2. Maintain the College’s
emergency notification system.

3. Assists students in finding appropriate medical facilities and personal counseling services when
treatment is needed.

4. Distributes and coordinates all college-provided student medical insurance information

5. Liaison to
law enforcement and city safety offices

OTHER DUTIES

1. Updates student handbook and related publications,
reporting, and policies annually and in keeping with state and federal regulations.

2. Collaborates with the Dean and Enrollment
Management and Student Success Committee to collect data, analyze, and assess co-curricular student learning outcomes using various
assessment tools.

3. Serves as Co-Chair of the Student Success Committee

4. Manages the student services budget in alignment
with the College’s mission, strategic goals, and department objectives

5. Acts as the College’s ADA Compliance
Coordinator and assists the Dean in managing necessary accommodations for students

6. Collects relevant paperwork for all incoming
students, including, but not limited to, immunization records, tax forms, and emergency contact information

Qualifications

A Master’s degree and prior higher education experience are required. Other qualities for
the position include outstanding communication skills, creative problem-solving abilities, excellent organizational skills, and attention to
detail. Qualified candidates will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; be highly organized and detail-oriented.
Proficiency in Office 365 and familiarity with Title IX and the Clery Act are a plus. Must be willing to take weekend on-calls and be
available for evening and weekend activities as needed.

ABOUT DCAD

The Delaware College of Art and Design is
located at 600 North Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 1997 in a joint venture with Pratt Institute and the Corcoran,
the College’s mission is to empower emerging creatives to take artistic risks and engage with inclusive and diverse communities. Our
vision is to become a nationally recognized powerhouse of creativity, education, inspiration, and engagement. We offer associate degrees in
five majors: Animation, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, and Photography and, to date, have over 1000 alumni.

The
College’s values statement identifies four core values: Dedication, Creativity,
Accomplishment, Diversity. We value our entire community’s contributions and respect the ways that
differences in culture, experience, abilities, and background enrich the college environment.

Full-time employees enjoy a generous
benefits plan that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. Vacation, personal, and sick time are also provided.

DCAD is
committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all educational activities, admissions, scholarship and loan programs, and employment.
Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical
disability, marital status, veteran status, or other protected status is prohibited at the Delaware College of Art Design. Acts of
discrimination that limit or deny access to the educational process and create a hostile environment are not consistent with Delaware
College of Art and Design’s philosophy or mission. EEO/AAE