COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Associate Dean of Students

DIVISION: Student Development

DEPARTMENT: Dean of Students Office

SECURITY SENSITIVE: Yes

JOB TITLE CODE: 0497

FLSA STATUS: Exempt _____________________________________________________________________

FUNCTION: Manage student disciplinary issues at the Central Park Campus and Preston Ridge Campus. To provide support to departments reporting within the Dean of Students Office in the Student Development Division as needed.

REPORTS TO: Dean of Students

SUPERVISES: Student Development Specialist PRC

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MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

1) Manage student disciplinary issues at the assigned campuses, take appropriate action and ensure that the Dean of Students is kept current on the status of outstanding issues.

2) Serve as a back-up to the District's Chief Discipline Officer to enforce the student code of conduct and ensure legal rights of students are protected.

3) Work closely with the provosts of the assigned campuses and the Dean of Students to ensure that disciplinary issues are handled in a timely, effective manner.

4) Provide advocacy support for students and faculty members.

5) Work with Student Development and instructional colleagues to plan and implement programs that support institutional efforts toward student success and the academic progress program.

6) Assist the Dean of Students in short-term and long-term planning within the division.

7) Edit and coordinate the annual Student Handbook.

8) Remain current with legal issues affecting students in higher education, FERPA and all laws relative to student discipline and due process.

9) Serve as the college liaison between students and administration when necessary.

Marginal Job Functions:

Serve on Student Development Council.

Serve on college-wide Deans' Council as a student development representative.

Remain current with the laws relative to the American with Disabilities Act.

Review and evaluate college-wide publications such as Student Handbook, catalog, and class schedules.

Compete for external funding when necessary for support of Student Development programs.

Work closely with campus security in maintaining a safe campus environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of student development programs in higher education.

Knowledge of leadership and management techniques and skills.

Knowledge, skill, and ability in the budget development and implementation process.

Knowledge of Student Due Process, ADA compliance standards, and FERPA.

Written and oral skills necessary.

Ability to handle many tasks simultaneously.

Decision making, time management, goal setting, and planning abilities necessary.

Ability to perform all essential functions of the position.

Education and Experience:

Education: Masters degree required in education, student personnel,

administration, or counseling.

Experience: Five years of college administration; advanced and specialized

knowledge of student personnel/services and student development education; doctoral or post master's study desired.

Licenses/Certificates:

N/A

NOTE: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The President and/or designee has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees of CCCCD are expected, as required in their specific job functions, to participate in maintaining standards required for accreditation; to participate in college task forces, activities, meetings, committees and councils; to interact and work cooperatively in order to assist students, staff, faculty and the community in the accomplishment of various goals; to represent one’s self and the college in a positive, professional manner consistent with the core values which include a passion for learning, service and involvement, creativity and innovation, academic excellence, dignity and respect, and integrity; and to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.

Employees are expected to maintain current working knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines necessary to answer work-related questions and to provide assistance to students, staff, faculty and the general public in a timely and courteous manner. Employees are also expected to perform other duties as may be assigned by their supervisor and to contribute to the team efforts of the department and to assist the college in achieving its strategic goals.

Employees must abide by all laws, college policies and guidelines.

Collin County Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.