Foreign Students Director jobs in Birmingham, AL

Position Summary

Assist the Dean of Students with overall supervision and operation of the Student Services division. Provide direct leadership for student services functions including: admissions/enrollment services, student records, Student Support Services (TRIO), advising, career services, and counseling services. Plan, recommend and monitor appropriate institutional budgets; work with staff to create a professional learning environment where students are encouraged and supported to excel.

Salary Schedule C2 appropriate placement based on experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Dean of Students with overall supervision and operation of the Student Services division.
• Provides leadership in the day-to-day operation of enrollment management and student support units of the College.
• Designs, develops and operates student friendly departments within the enrollment management and student support units.
• Assists in developing, enhancing and implementing a strategic student retention program for the college.
• Assists with coordinating the planning and implementation of strategic enrollment management activities and initiatives.
• Maintains appropriate records and files of matters related to areas of supervision.
• Recommends staff committee assignments.
• Participates in the college-wide planning process and institutional effectiveness of the College.
• Assists with accreditation and certification processes.
• Assists in the development, publication and enforcement of policies established by the College.
• Prepares and regulates operational budgets for units under direct supervision; participates in annual departmental budget hearings.
• Approves expenditures and monitors monthly budgets.
• Supervises and evaluates staff in the performance of their duties.
• Recommends new procedures to better serve students and streamline institutional processes where appropriate.
• Consistently monitors and ensures compliance with all state and federal guidelines which pertain to student services functions.
• Coordinates appropriate and timely professional development for staff.
• Participates in pertinent local, state, regional and national organizations.
• Represents the college at community functions.
• Serves on college committees as assigned.
• Supports and implements the mission of the college.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students, President, or designee.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Education, Student Personnel Administration or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of documented college work experience in Student Affairs which includes three years of experience at an administrative level.

• Ability to organize, coordinate, supervise, lead, and evaluate in a multifaceted, multi-campus, major functional unit of a comprehensive community college;
• Ability to effectively use computers, multi-task, meet schedules, accommodate change, and participate as a key member of college administrative and executive committees and must possess excellent written and oral communication skills;

• General office environment with the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods;
• Ability to travel independently and navigate between multi-campuses;
• Ability to lift, move, or transport independently up to 50lbs;
• Ability to climb a ladder and/or step stool, bend, stoop, kneel, etc.,

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

• A cover letter
• An Online application
• A current resume
• A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.