Southern University at New Orleans Looking for Director of Student Development Full Time

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) is seeking a driven Director of Student Development to lead our admissions
department as we examine, define, and conduct our admissions processes and promote the University to prospective students and the community
at large.

Director of Student Development Center:

Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO)
has an incumbent Director of Student Development Center, A Title III Program in The Division for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.
On September 21, 1959, SUNO opened its doors on a 17-acre site located in historic Pontchartrain Park, a subdivision of primarily African
American single-family residents in eastern New Orleans.

Established as an open community of learners, classes began with 158
freshmen, one building and a motivated faculty of 15. The University offered 10 courses in four academic disciplines: Humanities, Science,
Social Science and Commerce.

Today, SUNO serves as a beacon for those looking for educational advancement in an environment that
provides the personal attention students need for success. “Southern University at New Orleans, a public, historically black
university, empowers and promotes the upward mobility of diverse populations of traditional and nontraditional students through quality
academic programs, teaching, research, and service to achieve excellence in higher education using various teaching and learning
modalities.”

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Student Development Center serves as the chief
administrator and provides vision, leadership, and effective management of Student Development Center’s components encompassing 5
professionals, three direct reports, and a budget of more than a quarter of a million; chief administrator in the delivery of community
service, resources, counseling and international student services to ensure student access and success and regulatory compliance to federal,
state and institutional guidelines. Student Development Center is a functionally diverse unit in The Division of Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management that facilitates experiences and environments in which students can achieve their maximum potential through the
provision and continuous improvement of student engagement opportunities and student support services.

•  Must have in depth
  knowledge of SEVIS Log-In Page, management of student immigration records including but not limited to: creation of initial records,
  continuation records, transfer, OPT, STEM and employment validation and initial orientation and organizing International Day;
•  Assist international student population in integrating to the University community and assimilating to the United States
  educational system;
•  Generates I-20s for international undergraduate and graduate students;
•  Serves as a liaison
  between all undergraduate and graduate international students and the U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security
  Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency;
• Serves as the PDSO (primary designated school officer) for international students;
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree;
•  Five (5) years of
  demonstrated progressive experience administering college or university Student Affairs and Enrollment Management programs; and
•  Previous rank of Assistant Director/Coordinator or equivalent with direct staff supervision is desired.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

•  A master’s degree and substantial administrative experience in
  higher education administration. A terminal degree is strongly preferred.
• Possess experience managing staff and budget; a proven
  track record of providing strong leadership in response to student and staff issues, concerns, and crisis matters; a demonstrated commitment
  to – and experience with – matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and a deep understanding of college student development
  theory and best practices in student affairs and enrollment management.
•  Possess experience in data-driven assessment and
  outcomes measurements, with demonstrated knowledge of student learning outcomes in student affairs and enrollment management programs.
• Significant ease with computerized student/staff record management systems is required (preferably Banner).
• In depth knowledge
  of Title III, and familiarity with Title III five year grant writing skills, annual continuation grant cycle, mid-year and end of year
  reports including Data Utilization reports is required.
• Significant experience with SACSCOC, especially SACSCOC Standard 12:
  Academic and Student Support Services, and SACSCOC Standard 7: Non-academic Assessment Grid.

The preceding job description has
been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this
job.

Please submit your cover letter, detailed curriculum vitae, and three professional reference letters to Adriel A.
Hilton, vice-chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management.

In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal, state, and local laws, Southern University and A&M College forbids discriminating or harassing conduct that is based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in Uniformed Services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws. This commitment applies but is not limited to decisions made with respect to hiring and promotion, the administration of educational programs and policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other College administered programs. Discriminatory acts of any kind are strictly forbidden.