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Dean of Students

Position Number: 1180947
Location: Aurora, CO
Position Type: Deans - Other

Dean of Students

Community College of Aurora

POSITION NUMBER: APT, Non-Classified
POSITION STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Associate Vice President of Student Affairs
SUPERVISES: Full-time, part-time and classified staff

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community College of Aurora is a dynamic institution that strives to serve its diverse student population through innovations in instruction and student support founded on principles of equity and inclusivity. The Community College of Aurora aspires to be the college where every student succeeds.

The Community College of Aurora's Dean of Students plays a primary role in student engagement, retention and success, as well as providing leadership to staff in Counseling Services; Military and Veteran Services; Student Intervention & Conduct; and federal & state funded grants. The dean will also lead special projects, data analysis, and taskforces pertaining to student retention, success, and completion. The Dean of Students reports to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Dean of Students is responsible for administering oversight for assigned programs by carrying out duties as delineated below:

Provide leadership in the development and execution of the Division of Student Affairs Strategic Plan.
Responsible for the leadership, visioning, and administrative oversight of significant areas within the Division of Student Affairs including: Counseling Services; Military and Veteran Services; Student Intervention and Conduct; and TRiO Upward Bound and other grants.
Ensure compliance with Colorado Community College System policies, CCA procedures, and state and federal requirements.
Chair the Behavioral Intervention Team (CARE Team), including coordinating training the team, responding to emergencies and serving as a case manager.
Collaborate with other administrators, faculty and student leaders to provide support and training for conflict resolution, student behavior management, and the accommodation process.
Serve as the deputy Title IX coordinator for the campus, coordinating student cases, and investigating cases.
Compile information and write the biennial drug and alcohol report.
Lead efforts to establish a student culture where diversity is valued, and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership.
Provide leadership for the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of policies pertaining to student conduct, including internal college judicial and disciplinary procedures.
Serve on College committees including, Associate Vice President of Student Affairs team meeting, Vice President of Student Affairs team meetings, Cross-College Collaboration Enrollment Management Team, CCA Extended Cabinet, Inclusive Excellence, and various other internal and external committees.
Uphold college values.
Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, student affairs, higher education or closely related field.
Three (3) to Five (5) years progressive administrative, managerial, or supervisory experience at the post-secondary level.
Supervisory and budgetary experience in higher education or closely related field.
Demonstrated commitment to promoting Inclusive Excellence.
Demonstrated commitment to increasing access for traditionally underrepresented populations.
Experience with the responsibilities and functions of a modern urban community college.
Proven skills in conflict resolution and student behavior management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated experience with strategic and operational planning, budget and resource management, and project leadership and implementation
Demonstrated leadership with implementing federal and state compliance regulations, including Title IX
Working knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) rules
Experience working with programs serving Veteran students and their families
Experience developing and implementing grants
Knowledge of Banner student information management system
Knowledge of Maxient Student Conduct, or related conduct management software
Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Experience with strategic student retention strategies and data analysis
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships

Salary Range: Anticipated salary range is in the mid $70's to high $70's depending on experience and education. CCA offers an excellent benefit plan. Leave and holiday benefits are also included. For more information on the insurance benefits, click on the following link: Benefits

Deadline to Submit Application Material: A review of applications will begin on March 16, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. This position will remain posted until the position is filled.

Application Process:
Visit: https://www.ccaurora.edu/job-opportunities/jobs-cca/dean-of-students-march-2018?template=app

When submitting your application material, please include an unofficial copy of your college transcripts showing the highest degree achieved.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@ccaurora.edu.

By submitting an application for this announced position, applicants are certifying that all statements, information and documents provided are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith. Further, applicants understand that omissions, misleading, false or untrue information, or any attempt at fraud or deceit in any manner connected with this application and/or subsequent testing may result in them not being considered for jobs with the Community College of Aurora; may constitute grounds for discipline and/or termination after hire; and/or constitute grounds for further actions pursuant to law.

The Federal Clery Act (The Student Right to Know and Campus Security Act of 1990) requires all institutions of higher learning to make available to prospective employees our agency's Annual Security Report. A copy of this information is available on the CCA website at Student Right to Know page. A paper copy of this report can be obtained at the College Security Office upon request. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes that occurred on campus or on property controlled or owned by Community College of Aurora, as well as public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, our campuses.

Notice to all Applicants:

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.
Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.
Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts to Human Resources within fourteen (14) days of hire.
CCA is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits. For more information, visit www.copera.org.
Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Community College of Aurora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, age or disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504, Age Discrimination Act, and Title II of the ADA. Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, CO 80011-9036.

Community College of Aurora Inclusive Excellence Statement:
You matter. You are valued. You belong. CCA is a community that is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion through Inclusive Excellence. We can only achieve this together. CCA embraces Inclusive Excellence because we want our students, staff, and faculty to learn and contribute within an inclusive environment. This means members of our College community will be active, respectful, and mindful of equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels of engagement. Inclusive Excellence will provide a foundation for student and institutional success. For more information on CCAs commitment to Inclusive Excellence please visit the Inclusive Excellence page.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Community College of Aurora prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment that violates federal or state law, Board Policy 3-120 or Board Policy 4-120. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, religion or sexual orientation. The College complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; Executive Order 11246, and sections 24-34-301, C.R.S. et seq.

For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact our Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer, Cindy Hesse, Director of Human Resources at 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A207, Aurora, Colorado 80011 or by phone at 303-360-4752, or e-mail at Cindy.Hesse@CCAurora.edu

CCA Mission: "The Community College of Aurora serves our diverse community by providing high quality instruction and support services to prepare students for transfer and employment."

Vision: We aspire to be the college where every student succeeds.