594 Student Affairs jobs in the United States

• Student-Centered Advocate - Demonstrates care, professionalism, and discretion when supporting students in distress, while fostering an inclusive and supportive campus environment.
• Organized Problem Solver - Brings strong skills in process improvement, case management, and reporting, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
• Collaborative Communicator - Builds trust and rapport with students, faculty, and staff, communicates effectively across diverse groups, and represents the AVP office with professionalism and diplomacy.

• Demonstrated knowledge of higher education functions, policies, procedures, and analytics, with the ability to interpret and apply administrative policies, regulations, and rules.
• Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Banner or other information systems, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and web applications.
• Strong written, interpersonal, and communication skills to produce professional content, build effective relationships, and work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage organizational budgets and expenditures.
• Ability to explain and present data, including statistics, in a clear and understandable manner.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two years' student development, student affairs, or closely related work experience in an educational setting.
• Experience using data systems such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, project/issue/workflow management software, or similar solutions.

• Master's degree.
• At least three years of experience in data analysis, student development, student affairs, or a related field within higher education.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, or database management.
• Demonstrated experience making sound fiscal decisions
• Experience working in diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in the College.

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

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• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
• All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

• Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. RRCC contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available.
• Comprehensive including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits.
• Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program ().
• Generous benefits including up to 15 hours of annual leave and 10 hours sick leave per month, 10 paid holidays per year, and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities.
• for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline.
• State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources.
• Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the website.

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• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $70,000 to $76,000

Position Summary

The Academic and Student Affairs Advisor will join our Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (IEOR) team with Columbia Engineering as an Academic and Student Affairs Advisor, where you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating the academic and student affairs functions within the IEOR Department. Reporting to the Director of Academic and Student Affairs, you'll oversee a variety of essential tasks, including:

• Academic and Student Affairs:
  • Manage academic affairs for undergraduate (BS), graduate (MS, PhD), and minor programs, supervising student organizations, maintaining databases, processing OPT/CPT requests, addressing student inquiries, scheduling classes, and coordinating graduation clearances and awards.
  • This role also supports the operation and functions of undergraduate major tracks and minors, including Entrepreneurship, along with assisting in the management of our IEOR degree programs.
  
  
  
  

Responsibilities

(55%) Academic and Student Affairs

• Coordinate student onboarding activities, including admissions yield, orientation, and academic advising.
• Co-supervise undergraduate student organizations, such as CUInforms.
• Oversee undergraduate special events, including Senior Design Expo, BS open house, Major Declaration events, and Academic Resource Fair.
• Conduct advising town halls, advising sessions, and related program seminars for undergraduates and master's; includes combined plan students and registration advising every term.
• Maintain student database of advising notes, advisor assignments, and related documentation.
• Host open office hours to assist students with academic and student-related inquiries; address student inquiries in a timely manner, and escalate urgent issues to the team.
• Conduct midterm and end-of-semester grade reviews and related monitoring of our BS and MS students; escalate students in danger of failing to the Departmental leadership.
• Process OPT/CPT requests, assist students with maintaining visa status (F1 and J1).
• Oversee the graduation clearances of BS students; support the graduation clearances of MS students.
• Coordinate the nomination and presentation of BS and MS graduation awards.
• Assist with scheduling classes (fall, spring, and summer), request/obtain the necessary support resources, including classrooms, exams, technology, and exam proctoring services.
• Co-serve as Departmental Liaison for University-level offices, such as Office of Disability Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, International Students and Scholars Office, SEAS Academics, Center for Student Advising, etc.
• Distribute academic/student affairs-related correspondence to students.
• Monitor and respond to emails sent to the Departmental email addresses: , , ,
• Support the editing/publishing of the Departmental bulletin.

(15%) Graduate Admissions

• Address prospective student inquiries in a timely manner and escalate urgent issues to the Assistant Director.
• Support the editing of the Departmental website as it relates to graduate admissions.
• Support yield activities to converge to the predetermined class size, including open house.
• Co-coordinate nominations and selection of student ambassadors.

(10%) Faculty Search

• Co- coordinate search schedules, meetings, and presentations in collaboration with the coordinator.
• Co-Liaise with IEOR faculty on search-related activities.

(15%) Administrative and Operations

• Monitor the front desk reception area to timely direct student and visitor traffic.
• Assist with various Departmental large-scale events.
• Web/technology support (i.e., maintain the student database, website, and school-related systems, such as COI, Vergil, Canvas, SSOL, and reporting functions).

(5%) Other related duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in student/academic affairs and admissions, with a demonstrated workload of at least 200 students or experience handling a high number of complex cases preferred.
• Experience in higher education in an academic advisory role, with a proven ability to navigate administrative burdens to accomplish tasks.
• Familiarity with administration operations in case workloads, including the ability to identify and analyze trends in the academic/admissions process.
• Understanding and appreciation of student and academic affairs, departmental program curriculum and requirements, and web management and administration.
• Strong computer literacy/proficiency required, including proficiency with Google Suite, MS Office, publishing software, etc. Experience with student services database software and online resources preferred.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, with a high level of attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members while also knowing when to work independently.
• Exercise good judgment and flexibility, with a student-wellness mindset. A positive, mission-oriented, forward-thinking attitude and a sense of humor are essential.
• Effective and tactful communication skills with staff, faculty, students, employers, and alumni.
• Excellent command of English, both verbal and written, is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

• Timely processing of purchase requisitions.
• Timely processing of meeting minutes.
• Well-organized graduation ceremonies.
• Timely processing of travel requests and reconciliation
• Process leave and meet payroll deadlines
• Timely processing of departmental online college catalog revisions
• Timely processing of room reservations
• Courteous, professional, and responsive communication with internal and external publics

• A.S. Administrative assistant experience with increasing levels of responsibility. B.S./B.A. preferred. Certified Administrative Professional certification (CAP) is a plus as is Microsoft certification in Office or specific applications such as Excel. On the job training will be required for college specific software and processes.
• Three or more years of related professional experience.

• This position requires a high degree of confidentiality regarding matters of sensitivity.
• Serves as the "gate keeper" to the Vice President - using diplomacy, firmness while staying accommodating and professional.
• Must be able to adapt to and master new technologies.
• Mail merge - letters/envelopes/labels
• Must be able to accurately type 40 wpm.
• Must be able to use the following Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be able to use Self-Service and Internet Native Banner (student database).
• Must be able to operate and instruct others on how to use a fax machine.
• Must be able to operate and instruct others on how to use a high-functioning photo copier/scanner.
• Must be able to show attention to detail
• Must be able to use R25LIVE room reservations/scheduling software.
• Must be able to track a budget using Microsoft Excel.
• .Must be able to use a calculator.
• Must be able to write grammatically correct communiqus such as email messages, meeting minutes, and letters.
• Must be able to operate a multi-line telephone.
• Must be able to conduct internet research.
• Must be able to alphabetize.
• Must be able to maintain electronic and paper files.
• Must be able to independently prioritize work.
• Must be able to maintain multiple calendars and schedules.
• Must be able to complete work with multiple distractions and interruptions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.
• Must be able to diffuse situations with angry constituents.
• Must be able to take accurate messages.
• Must be knowledgeable about FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) regulations.
• Must be knowledgeable about college Admissions and Records policies.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality about student and employee situations.

• Student Affairs Assistant Vice Presidents/Dean of Students - scheduling meetings and room locations, scheduling student appointments, ordering apparel for student ambassadors.
• Student Affairs Directors (Directors of the following areas: Admissions, Records, Financial Aid, Counseling, Student Life and Recreation, New Student Orientation, Career Services, Veterans Services TRiO Student Support Services, Disability Services)
• Campus Deans - Giving and getting vital information regarding needs of the Vice President.
• Purchasing Office - Working out discrepancies in regards to purchase orders.
• Payroll Office - Clarifying leave discrepancies for approximately 35 staff members.
• Marketing and Communications Department - Working closely in regards to preparation and timeline of our commencement programs and other mail outs.
• Facilities Department - Working closely to assure packing and delivery of items needed for commencement and various meetings.
• Safety and Security Department - Scheduling police coverage for our commencement ceremonies at UT's Thompson-Boling Arena twice per year.
• Executive Assistant and Executive Secretary to the President
• Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Business and Finance
• Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Information Services
• Executive Assistant to the Vice President of College Advancement
• Chair of Sustainable Campus Committee
• Faculty

• Manager of the Thompson-Boling Arena - Collaboration between us to secure dates and times for our commencement ceremonies. Sending work orders with set-up instructions.
• Manager of the Knoxville Civic Coliseum
• Food Service Director @ PSCC
• Food vendors - Scheduling catering for all volunteers at commencement.
• Bookstore Manager - coordinating in regards to cap and gown orders for our graduates.
• Grad Images Photography - Working closely to assure that they deliver our reader cards and provide pictures for our grads at commencement.
• Direct Mail Service - Schedule mailings to let students know they may be closer to graduating than they thought. Invite them to see an advisor.
• FBI Agents - Verify background check for current and previous students that are applying to work in Federal Government positions.
• Parents of students - Answering questions as they arise regarding graduation and various other events.

• Havecompleted at least 6 credit hours at Tri-C;
• minimum GPAof 2.5;
• consistentlymaintain 6 credit hours each semester;
• maintainsatisfactory academic progress;
• adhere toCollege's confidentiality policy;
• successfully pass background/drug screening;
• Flexibleschedule including evenings and weekends;
• mustdemonstrate outstanding customer service, reliability, effective leadershipskills, and strong communication skills;
• providesupport to students during peak periods:
• assiststudents with My Tri-C Space;
• providecampus tours;
• assist withon and off campus events such as open houses, NSO, college fairs, high schoolvisits;
• mustparticipate in leadership programs and attend student success workshops;
• other dutiesas assigned.

• Must demonstrate outstanding customer service, reliability, effective leadership skills, and strong communication skills;
• Provide support to students during peak periods;
• Assist students with My Tri-C Space;
• Provide campus tours;
• Assist with on and off campus events such as open houses, NSO, college fairs, high school visits;
• Must participate in leadership programs and attend student success workshops;
• Other duties as assigned.

• Havecompleted at least 6 credit hours at Tri-C;
• minimum GPAof 2.5;
• consistentlymaintain 6 credit hours each semester;
• maintainsatisfactory academic progress;
• adhere toCollege's confidentiality policy;
• successfully pass background/drug screening;
• Flexibleschedule including evenings and weekends;
• mustdemonstrate outstanding customer service, reliability, effective leadershipskills, and strong communication skills;
• providesupport to students during peak periods:
• assiststudents with My Tri-C Space;
• providecampus tours;
• assist withon and off campus events such as open houses, NSO, college fairs, high schoolvisits;
• mustparticipate in leadership programs and attend student success workshops;
• other dutiesas assigned.