Assistant Dean of Student Care & Well-Being

Job Details

Assistant Dean of Student Care & Well-Being

Job ID: 299604
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. ...

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Dean of Students

Job Summary

This position is highly collaborative and plays an active role in non-clinical student case management and advocacy by developing and implementing both long and short-term response plans. ...

Responsibilities

• Serves on Administrative after hours crisis response, on-call rotation as scheduled/needed
• Provide educational programming aimed to assist in the student's overall well being and development at the university (e.g. campus student assessments, workshops, etc.)
• Serves as a member of the Georgia Southern University's Behavioral Assessment Team (BAT)
• Oversee the Food Pantry operations for the Statesboro campus
• May supervise graduate/undergraduate student assistants
• Meets with students seeking assistance through the Dean of Students office to ascertain their concerns and needs
• Coordinates student referrals and soft handoffs to internal and external service providers (i.e.. mental health treatment, alcohol & other drug treatment, housing & food insecurity , etc.)
• Maintains accurate case management records in Maxient and establishes a system of follow up for students who have been referred to campus or community resources, encouraging compliance with recommendations and care plans
• Maintains effective partnerships with key departments including, but not limited to, Academic Affairs, GSU Police Department, Housing and Residential Education, Student Health Services, Counseling Services, Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office, University General Counsel, etc.
• Communicate with student support networks as appropriate
• Assists with the development of outreach efforts to expand awareness and collaboration for Student Care and Well-being, the CARE Team, and outreach directed toward encouraging appropriate, positive student behavior

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Masters degree in higher education, social work, psychology or related field

Required Experience
Two (2) or more years of related work experience in higher education student affairs, or similar field
Experience with case management, or related field
Experience working with or supporting clients in crisis

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Commitment to the development of an academic-residential campus environment through student-centered, collaborative teamwork across academic and Student Affairs units
Familiarity with referral processes and typical campus resources.
Working knowledge of college developmental and mental health issues.
Skilled in assessment and continuous improvement of Student Affairs programs in higher education.
Current knowledge and experience applying best practices and appropriate legal/procedural regulations related to addressing students of concern.
Proven ability in assisting people in unbiased reflection on behavior, decision-making, and community membership.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations.

Preferred Experience
Three (3) or more years of related work experience in higher education student affairs, or similar field
Experience providing consultation to college faculty, staff, and administration.
Experience working with a student conduct database software, such as Maxient.
Experience managing confidential and sensitive information.

Proposed Salary

$62,000 - $64,000
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References