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NEWS and INFO Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help SUA 2 | Assistant Director, Student Support Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. Full consideration given to applications received by August 14, 2026. Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three professional references within their submitted materials. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police) background check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) background check, and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Posting Details Position Details Posting Number N01222 Classification Title SUA 2 Working Title SUA 2 | Assistant Director, Student Support Employee Group Staff Bargaining Unit SCUPA Location Main Campus Department Student Support Pay Rate $54,983 Employment Type Regular FT Work Schedule M - F ; limited evenings and weekends Position Summary Information Position Summary As the Assistant Director of Student Support this position reports to the Dean of Students and works to coordinate services designed to increase student retention and success by directly focusing on support for students experiencing a variety of challenging life circumstances. The Assistant Director manages a caseload of students, provides follow-up services, and provides training and education to the campus community. The role has a direct institutional impact as it is designed to provide crisis intervention as necessary to connect students with on/off campus emergency services including but not limited to hospitals, parents, community mental health care providers, the Student Counseling Center, the Student Health Center, Housing & Residence Life, Disability Services, Student Accounts, Student Conduct Financial Aid, University and local police and other administrators as needed. 1.

Provides individual care case management:

Manage a caseload of students with medical, mental health, socialization, and/or behavioral needs to ensure they access appropriate on and off campus resources. Review Housing and Residence Life morning report and compare Care referrals to ensure proper entry of data. Work with Housing and Residence Life staff on case concerns, monitor staff cases and provide guidance to staff. Meet with students, individually or in a group, to gain understanding of concerns presented and to develop an intervention plan for moving forward and/or implement a behavioral plan. This includes analysis and determination of next steps in student care. Assist students with social services needs including, but not limited to, referral to community resources, facilitating access to medical care, including coordination of hospitalizations, discharge, planning, and crisis intervention. Maintain factual and sensitive case records and prepare necessary statistical reports. Perform psychosocial needs assessment. Maintain a directory of community resources available to students. Follow up on prior cases to ensure compliance with recommendations. Approve medical withdrawals and readmissions of students to the university, due to psychological or medically related matters. Facilitate communication between parents and the University to address/resolve student issues while maintaining confidentiality and adherence to FERPA. Collaborate with the SRU Foundation and Financial Aid to assist students experiencing financial concerns due to emergency circumstances. Communicate with hospital staff, medical personnel and/or other specialists to review university procedures for return to campus post-hospitalization. Interpret University policy regarding students and make recommendations when policy changes are needed. Serves on the university's Care Coordination and Behavioral Intervention and Response teams provides case follow up as directed by the team. May assist with Critical Incident Debriefing as needed or required. Collect additional case data and analyze information to determine the most appropriate intervention options. Provide support and guidance to university personnel in matters pertaining to case management maintenance and access to records, when appropriate. Collect and utilize Care assessment data to identify trends in student need, success, and retention. Maintain strict confidence with personnel files, student records, student health and counseling records, etc. 2.

Provides campus community-wide education:

Trains divisional staff on how to respond to Care cases and how to enter and follow up on referrals. Provide consultation to faculty and staff to provide guidance on intervention strategies. Collect and utilize assessment data to create and implement trainings for specific departments with specialized areas of response including, but not limited to, Housing and Residence Life, Student Health Services, Campus Recreation, Student Involvement and Leadership, Student Affairs Graduate Assistants, FYRST Seminar, Faculty, etc. Represent Student Support on appropriate departmental committees, and community task forces, especially those related to emotional wellness, suicide prevention, and mental health. 3. Completes other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications A bachelors degree in education, psychology, social work, public health or a related field. Three to five years in higher education or closely related setting. Ability to work within and assist others in navigating through complex systems and ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information. Preferred Qualifications A master's degree in education, counseling, social work, public health or a related field. Three to five years in higher education or closely related setting. Demonstrated knowledge of systems; experience managing response to crisis situations; experience working as part of case management support team. Computer skills are a priority. Posting Detail Information Posting Date Closing Date Open Until Filled No Notice of Non-Discrimination Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Chief Human Resource Officer 205 Old Main Building 104 Maltby Avenue Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 724.738.2070 Respect for Individuals in the Community Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community. Special Instructions to Applicants Full consideration given to applications received by August 14, 2026. Applicants must provide the names and contact information of three professional references within their submitted materials. Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. Recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background checks, including Act 34 (State Police) background check, Act 151 (Child Abuse) background check, and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Do you have a Bachelors degree and three to five years work experience in higher education. Yes No Are you currently employed as a SCUPA employee at one of PASSHE's universities? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Professional Reference Letter Professional Reference Letter 2 Professional Reference Letter 3 Optional Documents