General Information
| Job Description | STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 | Working Title | Student Life and Development Specialist 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 004564 | Grade | 19 |
| Department Name | Women's Resource Center - D01182 | Department Head | Nina Ruedas |
| Supervisor | Nina Ruedas | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Using knowledge and skills as a seasoned, experienced Student Services professional, performs the full range of duties and responsibilities within a Student Life specialization. Assesses situations and determines appropriate action or referral. Works independently under general supervision to provide information and interpretation of complex policies, procedures and regulations. Identifies and responds to student needs for programs, services, and crisis intervention. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the supervision of the Director of the Women's Resource Center, this position is a senior level program coordinator and student life and development specialist. Services may include providing resources for students, supervising student workers and volunteers, informal counseling, mentoring, assessment, as well as program development and implementation. Some evening and weekend work is required. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous experience in training and supervising student staff. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Independently provides the full range of support services for a student program(s) and/or provides the full range of academic support services for a residential complex.
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25 |
Manages a large a student services business or multiple services. Recommends new business opportunities. Participates in long range planning and development and new initiatives.
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15 |
| Develops and maintains relationships with internal and external organization stakeholders critical to program success. | 10 |
| Provides recommendations, reports, and metrics on feasibility of new and current programs. | 10 |
| Administers a limited public service program, providing such services as working with outside agencies to refer students and develop programs to work in public service roles; identifying resources for student volunteer opportunities; matching student volunteers with outside public service agencies. Provides education, training and reflection opportunities to students engaged in public service. | 10 |
| May supervise clerical and/or student staff. | 10 |
| Independently resolves moderate complex individual cases regarding student affairs or student life. | 5 |
| Provides ongoing transformational advising and development to student leaders participating in student government, co-curricular programs and/or organizations on a wide range of issues. Advises student leaders on complex and sensitive issues. Brings extensive knowledge to a student generated field of interest and supports, guides and mentors students in formulating projects related to those issues. Guides students in interaction with campus leaders and represents students on these issues when appropriate. Coaches student leaders on communication and leadership skills. | 5 |
| Participates in the adjudication process for student conduct cases of moderate complexity. Interviews witnesses and writes up findings regarding alleged conduct violations. Provides guidance to lower level staff. Consults with higher level professionals as needed. Makes recommendations for sanctions. | 5 |
| Other duties as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. | Required |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. | Required |
| Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. | Required |
| Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. | Required |
| Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. | Required |
| Interpersonal skills including active listening, verbal communication, and written communication. | Required |
| Flexible and works well in teams. | Required |
| Provides recommendations, reports, and metrics on feasibility of new and current programs. | Required |
| Knowledge of issues pertaining to feminism, leadership, empowerment, campus safety, social justice, student-parents, civic engagement, reproductive justice, and gender equity. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated ability to program, plan, organize, and manage time sufficiently to independently set priorities, coordinate, and complete several competing assignments with established deadlines. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |