Director Student Affairs

Director of Student Affairs

• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campuses
• Paid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA
• Health Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employment

• Develop and implement comprehensive programs and services to support student engagement, retention, and success
  • Proactively engage change management strategies to deliver programs and services
  • Establish and evaluate policies and procedures to enhance the student experience
  • Provide guidance and oversight for the Student Affairs team and manage department budgets
  • Direct the business development process to increase community resources, job leads and externship sites
  • Track and achieve daily/weekly run rates for placements, job lead development and re-entry activities
  • Identify goals and vision for department to guide individuals and teams
• Acquire and apply up-to-date information from student services, education and healthcare industries to meet business objectives
  • Align the organization with the local business community to support priorities, and embrace change
  • Coordinate resources and arrange organizational systems
• Oversee campus programs and activities related to student development, leadership, and diversity initiatives
  • Support student organizations, clubs, and governance bodies by providing mentorship and resources
  • Advocate for student needs, addressing issues and providing resources for conflict resolution
  • Responsible for creating an environment that engages staff, and provides quality student relationships and professional development, while developing purposeful relationships within the local health care community
• Monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations, including Title IX, ADA, and FERPA.
  • Manage reporting processes for incidents related to student conduct, academic integrity, and campus safety
• Serve as a liaison between students and administration, promoting transparency and open communication
  • Partner with academic departments and other campus units to provide comprehensive student support services
  • Represent the institution in external and internal forums related to student affairs
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Education and Human Sciences or related field (required)
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Student Affairs, Student Services, Graduate Employment/Career Services, or Education Management Services such as Admissions, Financial Aid or Academic Affairs

• Experience with student management platforms like Campus Nexus (preferred)
• Experience in training, professional development, and performance management
• Facilitates regular, meaningful two-way communication
• Identify trends and track key metrics to determine overall effectiveness of initiatives and support of business goals and adjust strategies accordingly
• Capability to develop long-term plans for student affairs
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Be aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Present ideas in a clear and compelling manner, both verbally and in written format
• Exceptional listening and conflict resolution skills
• Openness to adopting new technologies, approaches, and methods for career services delivery, especially in response to evolving workforce demands
• Drive, and be accountable for, results in a fast-paced environment

• This position is designated as on campus. 
• Travel Requirements:
  • Local and/or Overnight up to 15%