Foreign Students Director recruits and advises foreign students enrolled in the university/college. Coordinates academic programs and oversees all aspects of foreign student activities. Being a Foreign Students Director helps international students on the transition to university/college life. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Foreign Students Director typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Foreign Students Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Foreign Students Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Maryville College is a nationally-ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders, to study everything, so that they are prepared for anything to address any problem, engage with any audience and launch successful careers right away. Located in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, Maryville College offers students from around the world both the beauty of a rural setting and the advantages of an urban center, as well as more than 60 majors, seven pre-professional programs and career preparation from their first day on campus to their last. Today, our 10,000 alumni are living life strong of mind and brave of heart and are prepared, in the words of our Presbyterian founder, to do good on the largest possible scale.
We have an opportunity for a top candidate to join Maryville College’s staff as the new Associate Dean of Students/Director of Residence Life.
The Associate Dean of Students provides leadership for programs and services designed to positively impact student wellbeing and engagement at Maryville College. This newly established leadership role is a great opportunity for an experienced Student Affairs professional to support MC community standards of trust, respect, integrity while fostering a residential environment that is inclusive, engaging and promotes student learning and growth outside of the classroom. The Dean will be adaptable with demonstrated experience in leadership and team development, change management, and strategic planning.
The Associate Dean reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs. The Associate Dean of Students serves as the Senior Student Conduct Officer, Director of Residence Life, chairs the MC Cares Team; supervises the Director of Counseling Services. The Associate Dean also plays an integral role in student engagement by fostering a residential environment that is inclusive, positive, engaging and promotes student learning and growth outside of the classroom. The Associate Dean provides training and development of the live-in Resident Directors (RD), the Resident Assistants (RA) and campus collaborators.
Your primary job duties and responsibilities would include:
Student Conduct
Wellness
Residence Life
General administration and leadership
Minimum qualifications for this job required are:
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Motivated by the educational benefits of diversity, Maryville College seeks to provide a safe and civil environment that encourages awareness of, curiosity about, and respect for those whose insights and experiences come from varied traditions. The College strives to promote cross-cultural collaboration and to invite new voices to expand the learning community. Please provide aDiversity Statementin your cover letter that includes some or all of these elements: Your perspective or values regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in higher education; Personal examples or experiences; How you might support the DEI goals of this project; professional development to foster inclusion and belonging.
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Non-Discrimination Statement:
Maryville College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As a learning community, our members include persons with a variety of interests, backgrounds, beliefs and nationalities which enriches the experience for all. The College embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from harassment and discrimination. Maryville College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or political beliefs in the provision of educational opportunities, employment practices or benefits.