Dean of Students

Campus.

The pay grade for this position is on the Non-Affiliated Step schedule with the salary for this position being $97,871 (Grade 11/Initial Step) annually.

The College offers a generous benefits package Non-Affiliated Benefits including Health/Dental/Vision insurance Health Care Benefits, retirement benefits, and employee paid leave programs.

It is important that there are recognition, acceptance, and adherence to the community college mission and philosophy from our candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes the importance of a diverse and inclusive institutional culture; assumes responsibility for supporting an environment that inspires teamwork, respect, trust and recognizes initiative and excellence.
• Creates positive student relations by maintaining effective lines of communication with student leaders and serving as a strong advocate for co-curricular & extracurricular needs of students; prioritizes improving Campus Suites capacity and the enhancement of campus life.
• Partners with the GCC community to implement strategic planning and academic progress initiatives; analyzes and evaluates enrollment and retention data; and makes recommendations for enhancements to the enrollment management plan ensuring effective and organized student services from course registration through graduation.
• Works effectively with the college’s Accreditation Liaison Officer and the accreditation process to comply with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and quality initiatives.
• Effectively administers the division budget and resource allocations, including developing proposals and maintaining fiscal accountability; ensures feedback and transparency throughout budgetary processes.
• Collaborates closely with the Vice President of Academic Services to review current and best practices in delivering support services such as academic advising; actively seeks opportunities for collaboration, development, and integration among academic, business and student services.
• Administer student discipline procedures in accordance with college policies, maintaining accurate records and ensuring due process.
• Provides active leadership and coordination of state level programs and initiatives associated with the Michigan Community College Association (MCCA)
• Collaborates with staff to analyze and refine processes, policies, and procedures; collaborates with staff to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to ADA/504, Clery Act, FERPA, the Student Code of Conduct and Title IX.
• Concentrates on delivering a balanced emphasis on student performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of Student Services.
• Strategic planning with a record of achieving institutional goals.
• Increasing enrollment strategies and student success initiatives.
• Crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• The rural community college environment.
• Applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree and experience in an administrative capacity in higher education within a student service setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s in education, leadership, student development, counseling, social sciences, or related field of study. Community college experience within student services.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use a computer; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds frequently. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The noise level will be louder while in the LSCC. This position will require flexibility in scheduling to attend events, meetings, and other professional responsibilities outside of regular business hours. This position requires day travel and occasional overnight travel, and monthly travel to the Houghton location.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit a portfolio containing all the following in one email, or mailed in one envelope to the Human Resource’s Office:

1. Letter of interest
2. Detailed resume
3. Three references with current contact information
4. GCC Application Form
5. Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts are required before employment)
6. Other relevant material