General Information
| Job Description | STDT LIFE DEVT SUPV 2 | Working Title | Director, African Student Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004568 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | African Student Programs - D01160 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 05/08/2020 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004563 | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 2 | 1 |
| 004564 | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 | 1 |
Generic Scope
| Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives. |
Custom Scope
| Supervises Student Life & Development Specialists and support staff, and administers a component of a Student Affairs or Student Life program. Independently oversees day-to-day operations, and determines goals and performance expectations of subordinates. Makes recommends concerning improvements of program/function to manager. |
Department Custom Scope
| The Director is responsible for implementing the overall operations, crafting and implementation of the mission and vision for the African Student Programs. The Director manages systems and processes; develops policies; educates the campus community about African Student Programs; serves as a resource and consultant to students, faculty, staff as well as community members to create a meaningful and transformative student experience for all students. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
| Terminal degree in a related area | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Monitors employee performance and provides direction and assistance.
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10 |
Solves the most complex and sensitive issues arising in Student Affairs/Life & Development specialization.
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30 |
Recommends changes to program policies, processes, and procedures.
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20 |
| Mediates and guides campus community members through conflict resolution. Navigates campus and local constituencies gracefully using sound judgement, political acumen and discretion. Reacts to controversial situations in a steady and sound manner, de-escalating anxiety in stressful situations. | 15 |
| Responsible for administering the budget for managed function. Develops short and long term organizational goals with adaptability and flexibility in mind. Crafts a vision and plan focused on fundraising and development. Develops a fundraising and development plan to attract alumni and community donors. | 10 |
| Mount exhibitions, present workshops, symposia and other relevant programs for students, staff, faculty and community partners to educate and raise awareness of issues and assets relevant to African-American/ Student communities. | 10 |
| Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. | Required |
| Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements. | Required |
| Skills in project and program management, social perceptiveness to be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of University and departmental policies, processes, and procedures. | Required |
| Knowledge of risk assessment principles along with the ability to evaluate risks and the likelihood of consequences. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. | Required |
| Strong skills in active listening, critical thinking, negotiation, reasoning, organizing, written and verbal communication; multitasking and intercultural competence and uses these skills to develop original ideas to solve problems. | Required |
| Strong leadership skills to motivate employees and influence attitudes and behaviors. | Required |
| Knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. | Required |
| Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes or services, to make improvements. | Required |
| Knowledge of emerging best practices in assessment of African Student Programs, Cultural Centers and programming. Ability to train and facilitate a variety of audiences to discuss complex equity and climate issues. | Required |
| Excellent communication skills and political acumen to ensure that all stakeholders, colleagues, and students are informed of programming, highly sensitive issues as appropriate and as it pertains to this student population. Ability to adhere and identify instances where high levels of confidentiality is required to work through sensitive climate issues when a variety of stakeholders are engaged. | Required |
| Ability to navigate campus and local constituencies gracefully using sound judgement, political acumen and discretion. | Required |
| Ability to work with Student Affairs Information Systems to develop appropriate assessment tools and data analysis approaches to bridge assessment and practice. | Preferred |
| Understands equity and intersectionality from a sophisticated framework that can be actualized in practice. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| A deep understanding of issues and trends related to the African-American/ Black student experience in higher education institutions and society. | Required |
| An ability to connect world events along with the historical narrative as it pertains to African-American / Black students within a higher education environment. | Preferred |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Direction |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |