Primary Function
Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Assistant Dean & Director of
Transitions at College serves as a forward-facing member of the Student Affairs leadership team, manages and administers several functional
areas of student affairs, represents the VPSA as needed, and performs other related duties and special projects as assigned. Generally, this
position is responsible for:
• Overseeing the programmatic and operational aspects of the College’s Transition at
College program for 24 first-semester College students who are unsure if college is the right choice for them or want a slower transition
from high school into the college experience.
• Serving as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator for students on the
College’s Title IX Team; assisting in managing the College’s obligations around Title IX – including training,
programming, investigations, and case management.
• Serving and representing the College as a SEVP Designated School Official
assisting in matters related to F-1 students and the maintenance of their visa status.
• Engaging in conflict & issue
resolution involving students and families as assigned by the VPSA;
Specific Responsibilities Include:
Deputy Title IX Coordinator – The Assistant Dean & Director works under the direction of the VPSA/ Title IX
Coordinator to conduct Title IX training/presentations for the campus community. This position assists the Title IX Coordinator in
fulfilling administrative responsibilities and obligations that may include participating in intake, investigations, and other meetings with
students related to Title IX. In addition, and as a member of the College’s Title IX team, this position creates and presents training
materials related to Title IX and the college’s Sexual Misconduct Policies; creates and facilitates (on-going) relevant Title IX training
programs for faculty, staff, and students; and assists in the facilitation of training opportunities for incoming and returning
students.
Designated School Official – Under the PDSO for Landmark College, the Assistant Dean &
Director:
1. Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the Landmark College campus and as a primary contact for questions
related to non-immigrant student life cycle needs.
2. is responsible for advising students and their families on all matters
related to their nonimmigrant status while studying; Advises students with petitions, applications, and other standard issues related to F-1
visa status. This may include new F-1 visas, work permits, reinstatement, change of status, medical leaves, employment and/or reduced course
load authorization.
3. Participates in maintaining the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and all related
certification requirements. Organizes SEVIS data processing under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidelines and maintains data and
quality control management. Assist in keeping the college compliant with state, national, and organizational standards of compliance.
4. Functions as liaison with transfer institutions; and refers students to appropriate College, community and university contacts to
assist with the transfer process.
Transition at College Program – The Transition at College (TaC) program is
designed for 24 students who have a diagnosed learning difference—such as dyslexia, ADHD, executive function challenges, or ASD, and
who are unsure if college is the right choice for them. TaC is a first-year track that provides resources and opportunities to explore
academic, social, and professional interests while assessing strengths and weaknesses, time to participate in on campus work experiences,
developmental classes, skill building workshops, and field trips. TaC is designed to help students assess their academic, social, and
professional skills, and develop a plan for the future.
The Director is responsible for:
1. Developing and implementing the
program and the programming including bi-weekly seminars and workshops to help students effectively transition to college and develop and
strengthen self-determination, identity, confidence, maturity, purpose, social competencies, autonomy, and interpersonal
relationships.
2. Through the supervision of the Assistant Director/Resident Dean overseeing the TaC program in residence (as
well as TaC Assistant), develop a supportive living environment for TaC students while helping them develop time management, prioritization,
and executive function skills.
3. In collaboration with the Dean of Students, develop an extended orientation program that includes
goal setting and semester planning with students and families, to include the design and delivery of prearrival orientation workshops
4. Provide regular check-ins with students to review performance and progress towards goals.
5. Collaborate with a dedicated
academic advisor for all TaC students; support AIT interventions with advisor
6. Collaborate with Faculty, Career Connections,
Advisors, Academic Support and Coaches, Counselors, Student Affairs, and Residence Life staff to shape and deliver the program.
7.
Serve as a main point of contact for families of TaC students. Facilitate family meetings for each enrolled TAC three times per semester;
facilitate family specific workshops (virtual and on-campus)
8. Serve as a liaison to Admissions; review all applications and assist
in interview process
9. Design and provide ongoing assessment of the TaC program
Administrator on call
– Serve as an on-call administrator during business hours and participate in the after-hours/weekend administrator-on-call
rotation.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Essential qualifications include: A master’s
degree in Higher Education Administration or related field or a bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience, and excellent
interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. The ability to responsibly handle sensitive/confidential information is critical.
The ability to work independently, maintain priorities, and work irregular hours during peak periods is required. Experience working with
students with learning differences is preferred as is formal experience with Title IX processes. Ability to use and integrate enterprise
technologies.
Physical Demands:
General office work, combined with some walking and carrying of light items.
No special physical demands are required for this job.
Working Conditions:
General office and campus
environment. Occasional need to confront difficult students.
Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. We value diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion. Landmark College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability employer.
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