Assistant Dean, Office of the Dean of Students

About Nassau Community College:

Nassau Community College (NCC), a member of the State University of NY (SUNY) system of Colleges and Universities, is a diverse and multi-cultural campus. NCC provides equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital, or veteran status. NCC promotes positive efforts in recruitment to achieve equity and inclusion and is conducting a search to fill anticipated staff and administrative vacancies. All vacancies are filled pending budget approval.

Job Description:

Nassau Community College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Dean in the Office of the Dean of Students who will provide a broad range of support to plan, organize, and manage all activities related to all assigned department(s)/area(s), as aligned to the College's Strategic Plan and Goals, using the highest of ethical standards. The Assistant Dean works expeditiously and diligently on behalf of the institution, while operating with a data-informed and equity-focused approach to enhance student access and enrollment, in collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment and culture that encourages intellectual exchange and individual expression through orientation, mentoring, and counseling programs; represent student concerns, maintain confidential records and ensure institutional compliance and reporting; enforce all policies and procedures related to the assigned area, including but not limited to the Student Code of Conduct; and sanctions determined by the Code of Conduct Committee and/or Administrative Officers; facilitate the process for students on Deans list, academic probation, and academic dismissal, including but not limited to, dismissal, appeals and reinstatement, which includes working with the appropriate committee(s)/ office(s)/department(s) of the College; oversee mentoring program focused on at-risk students which includes recruitment, coordination, and training of mentors and mentees; act as a liaison to the Center for Students with Disabilities and Psychological Counseling; develop, supervise, and direct staff as assigned; participate in professional development activities; maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and pending legislation, relative to areas of responsibility; assist with all reporting, external and internal, necessary for local, state and/or federal compliance in assigned area(s); assist with implementation, assessment and evaluation of policies, processes and procedures related to assigned area(s); assist in identifying and eliminating redundancies in assigned area(s), as well as working collaboratively with other administrators to eliminate redundancies and ensure effective and efficient operation of the College; work collaboratively with all relevant constituencies in the College and the community to support efforts in assigned area(s); exhibit fiscal responsibility and accountability in the development and administering of the annual budget for the department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established resources and limitations, as directed; serve on College committees, as assigned; work effectively with diverse populations; other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education Administration or a related area; three (3) years of experience in higher education with an emphasis in student affairs; be familiar with the mission, goals, and objectives of the College and the demographics of the current student body and staff of the College; knowledge of local community and service area; the ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently; knowledge and skill in identifying problems, analyzing data, and making recommendations; a high level of emotional intelligence and energy; excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; the ability to develop collaborative relationships with students, faculty, administration, and internal and external constituencies; the ability to manage and adapt to change, make difficult decisions, encourage conflict resolution, and assure employee and department accountability; and strong management skills.

Additional Information:

In addition, the successful candidate will preferably have a Master's Degree in Higher Education Administration or a related area; one (1) year experience implementing a student code of conduct; experience working at a Community College; experience teaching at a Community College; experience working in a unionized environment; and/or experience with current management system(s) and programs used in higher education and/or the related area(s), including but not limited to Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, Visio, and Adobe Professional, as well as being proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).

Application Instructions:

If you qualify and wish to apply, please include the following: 1. Cover letter 2. Updated resume 3. A brief statement on how your experience and background can enhance Nassau Community College. Please note all three items are necessary for your submission to be reviewed.