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Form of workIn this position, you will be responsible for spearheading the Student Success Teams at both the Jackson and Owosso campuses, overseeing the delivery of personalized, holistic support to every student. From managing student conduct to overseeing health and wellness programs, your influence will shape the student experience at our institution. You'll be at the forefront of implementing student-friendly policies and procedures, fostering a supportive environment where diversity and inclusion thrive.
As a prominent leader across our Jackson & Owosso campuses, your presence will be felt at student events and crucially, you'll serve as the frontline contact for crisis intervention. Be the guiding force ensuring our campuses remain safe, supportive, and conducive to student well-being. Collaborating with campus departments and community partners, you'll lead projects that enhance student success and promote a safe and inclusive campus culture.
If you're ready to make a difference and lead with passion and purpose, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in creating an environment where every student can thrive and succeed! At Baker College, we're on a mission to transform education with a Student-First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated. The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, and acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Establishing robust external relationships to bolster Baker College's vision and mission will also be a key responsibility. Join us in shaping the future of automotive education and leadership. The full position description is available for your review online - Director of Student Affairs ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE: Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape. Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go FurtherTogether! Please visit Baker College Careers Page for more information. DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Our College strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout our college system. We are committed to our initiatives to fully understand how we can advance our levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. Please visit our DEI Page to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Baker College. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead campus Student Success Team to ensure each student is getting individualized, holistic, andproactive support.Provide campus-level management for student conduct, health and wellness, basic needs, residentiallife, and student life, while participating in the assessment of program strategies, initiatives, andcampaigns.Oversee operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unitobjectives.Participate as a member of the Student Affairs administrative team and work with peers and othercampus departments for effective and efficient administration, including the effective use oftechnology platforms for enhancing involvement efforts.Be responsible for handling campus-level Student Affairs staffing decisions, including personnel actionsand discipline.Operate as a visible leader, being present at student-related events to ensure that students feelcomfortable approaching the Director of Student Affairs.Serve as the campus’ point of contact for crisis intervention with students; interfaces with the Dean ofStudents, Campus Safety, and local law enforcement regarding student/campus emergencies andcomplex student issues. Serves as the Dean of Students’ campus-designee for addressing studentdeaths, parent/family needs, campus vigils, and other student-related concerns.Assume a visible and genuine commitment to diversity, mutual respect, intellectual freedom, anduniversity citizenship, and engage in collaborative initiatives to promote an inclusive and safe campusenvironment.Compile data and prepare reports.Participate in campus-wide research efforts to assess ways to enhance student success.Present at various on and off campus events. Location(s)Baker College of Owosso 1020 S. Washington Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867 RequirementsThe ideal candidate for the Director of Student Affairs position will possess a Master’s Degree in fields such as Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Education, or a closely related discipline, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably within the realm of Student Affairs. Additionally, preference will be given to candidates holding a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or Leadership.
