Director of Student Life and Development (pos #89115)

JOB Title: Director of Student Affairs (Student Life and Development)Position Number: 0089115Hiring Unit: OFC OF VP FOR STUDENT SUCCESS, STUDENT LIFE & DEVELOPMENTLocation: ManoaDate Posted: December 1, 2023Closing Date: February 18, 2024Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experienceFull Time/Part Time: Full TimeTemporary/Permanent: PermanentFunding: General FundsINTRODUCTIONThe Director of Student Life & Development is a full-time, executive/managerial position that plays a crucial role in providing strategic leadership, coordinating long-term planning, developing policies and procedures, and overseeing various aspects of the Office of Student Life and Development (SLD).
The primary objective of this position is to ensure the successful operation of the department, while creating a supportive and inclusive environment where students can develop a strong sense of belonging throughout their academic journey at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
In this role, the Director will provide visionary leadership by developing and implementing long-term strategic plans, and staying updated on emerging trends and best practices in student affairs.
Responsibilities include overseeing a diverse range of co-curricular programs such as student union complex programming, services, facilities, and governance.
The Director’s portfolio will also include student publications and broadcast media services, along with oversight of leisure and recreational services, and provide guidance and support to both undergraduate and graduate student governments.
The SLD Director has oversight of approximately 40 professional staff representing all UH bargaining units.
Additionally, they provide direction and vision for the on-going training and education of all students who work in the many SLD service areas.
Financial management is a significant responsibility of the Director of Student Life & Development.
This includes facilitating the development, management, and allocation of financial resources for student life programs and activity fee-funded organizations.
The Director will be responsible for the oversight and management of the Campus Center Complex operating and capital project budgets, grants, memoranda of understanding, etc.
Furthermore, the Director will support the development and administration of annual budgets for student life programs and activity fee-funded organizations, which combined with the Campus Center Complex operations amount to approximately $20 million in annual managed revenues and expenditures.
Through facility management, the Director will oversee the successful operation of the Campus Center Complex, approximately 265,000 square feet, which includes the following facilities: - Campus Center with 160,452 sq ft of meeting and event space, offices, campus eateries and service areas such as the ID and Information Office and Bookstore;- Hemenway Hall at 34,866 sq ft, comprising of Chartered Student Organization (CSO) spaces including the student media groups, the food pantry, and tenants such as the Dental Hygiene Clinic and campus eateries;- Warrior Recreation Center, the fitness center with 69,523 sq ft of exercise, restroom, and locker room spaces.
The University of Hawai?i at M?noa campus is dedicated to becoming a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is responsive to Native Hawaiians and reflective of Indigenous Hawai‘i where all can learn, grow, connect, and heal from.
In alignment with these goals, the Director plays a vital role in establishing community standards by embodying the Native Hawaiians principles outlined in the UH Manoa Strategic Plan such as mo‘oku‘auhau (the many genealogies that shape us), kaikua‘ana and kaikaina (intergenerational and interdependent relationships), kuleana (responsibilities and privileges), hanai and ho‘omalu (nourishing and protecting each other), and malama (tending to and caring for one another).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEnhance the quality of campus life by expanding co-curricular programs and services which positivelyimpacts student persistence and retention, sense of belonging, and engagement.
Oversees the multifaceted operations for the University's Campus Center Complex to include fiscalmanagement, marketing activities, event planning and coordination, facility operations, staffing, employeemanagement and development.
This will also include advising the governing Chartered StudentOrganization, the Campus Center Board, management of lease agreements, renovations and constructionprojects, and all other associated activities.
Manages the designing of opportunities and activities that promote the co-curricular experience, out-of-classroom learning, and the development of campus community using the Campus Center Complex as a central hub for engagement.
Leads the execution and provides oversight of assessment and evaluation processes to measure departmental effectiveness, student satisfaction and engagement and curricular learning outcomes.
The Director also conducts regular self-studies and data reports.
Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effects changes required for improvement.
Collaborates and partners with internal and external partners to ensure facilities and services support the needs of the student body and campus community, to include partnership with student governments, vendors, University administrators, campus partners, and other applicable entities.
Provides leadership and support to the area of Student Recreation Services to include programs and services including intramural sport programs, outdoor education, aquatics, and fitness/wellness.
Oversees the Director of Student Life Business Services, who is the central point of contact for communications between the University and our dining services concessions contract partner providing student meals within our residential and retail dining locations to include catering.
Plans, develops, and implements strategies for generating resources and/or revenues for the organization.
Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses.
Represents and supports the University mission to students, student organizations, University departments, administrative units, community groups, and alumni, while effectively communicating and explaining University policies and procedures, including their intent, rationale, and philosophical approach.
Provides leadership for the comprehensive development and evaluation of student leadership programs, volunteer initiatives, and staff/faculty professional growth, encompassing recruitment, orientation, ongoing training, and skill enhancement to fulfill the department's mission effectively.
Consults with students, University administrators, faculty, staff, alumni, colleagues and community representatives on the development and evaluation of goals, programs.
and services for campus-wide development programs which foster leadership, diversity, community-building, service, and involvement.
Establishes direction for and manages the office to provide a stable, cost-effective and secure one-card platform for the University’s ID card privilege and transaction management system.
Serves and provides leadership on divisional and university-wide committees, planning efforts, and programs.
Compiles monthly, semesterly, and annual reports with supporting presentation materials.
Initiates recommendations and proposals that support Community Standards.
Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
Serves as a student advocate to students, student organizations, University departments and programs, administrative units, community groups, and alumni.
Oversees the development and administration of a marketing plan for student involvement and engagement programs and services.
Provides oversight and direction for the recruitment, selection, counseling, training, supervision and evaluation of professional, classified, paraprofessional, practicum, and student assistant staff.
This includes 10 faculty members, 44 staff members, and approximately 175 student employees.
Develops, interprets and updates, as needed, operational manuals for student life programs, facilities and services in cooperation with the appropriate activity fee-funded organizations, advisors, staff and other University offices.
Recommends appropriate changes to charters, constitutions, bylaws, operating rules, etc.
of the respectiveactivity fee-funded organizations.
Other related duties as assigned.
LIST OF DIRECT REPORTSAs reflected in the most current official organizational chart.
AUTHORITY AND DECISION-MAKING EXERCISEDWork is performed with wide latitude for exercising independent judgment and initiative as well asdecision-making under the broad policy and general operational guidelines set forth by the AssociateVice Provost for Student Success and Dean of Students.
DIRECTION AND REVIEW OF WORK RECEIVEDWork is reviewed by the Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of Students for results CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPSWork involves considerable contact with faculty, staff, students, administrators, campus counterparts, other higher education student officers, shared governance representatives, and community and business members.
MINIMUM QUALIFACTIONS1.
Master's Degree in higher education administration/college student personnel, business administration, or a related field.
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Five years of experience of progressive professional responsibility in student affairs, with particular focus on co-curricular education, student leadership and/or student unions in a higher education institution and at least six years of supervisory experience.
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Strong leadership abilities in planning, organizing, and leading administrative and organizational processes, managing personnel, programs, policies, and operations.
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Thorough knowledge of co-curricular educational programs, such as the college union, student media, campus governance, and leadership education, as well as methods, materials, and practices related to student leadership development, organizational advising, student development, and group management.
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Extensive knowledge of student learning outcome strategies, student development theory, student counseling, student affairs standards and competencies, current student conduct issues, student experience assessment and trends in student affairs.
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Demonstrated experience in policy and procedure development in collaborative settings with professional staff and faculty.
Demonstrated experience creating, drafting, revising, and implementing policy.
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Proficiency in selecting, supervising, managing, training, and developing professional staff and team members in a collaborative environment.
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Expertise in assessing and evaluating student needs, designing responsive service delivery programs, and analyzing problems to implement effective solutions in line with organizational goals.
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Flexibility to work outside regular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed to support program requirements.
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Effective relationship-building skills with executives, administrators, students, faculty, staff, policy makers, and community groups from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Competence in budget preparation, administration, financial report review, and trend analysis, including experience in financial audits.
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Strong written and oral communication skills, both autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
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Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
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Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of a collaborative team.
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Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS1.
Doctorate Degree in higher education administration/college student personnel, business administration, or a related field.
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Ten years of experience of progressive professional responsibility in student affairs, with particular focus on student leadership and/or student unions in a higher education institution and at least eight years of supervisory experience.
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Demonstrated experience working with and understanding the importance of empowering Native Hawaiians or other indigenous communities in higher education.
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Demonstrated high levels of energy, collaboration, creativity, flexibility and initiative.
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Experience in training and teaching.
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Cover letter summarizing your interest and how qualifications are met for the position;2.
Current curriculum vitae; and3.
Names of five (5) professional references, including title and contact information (telephone number and email addresses)Incomplete, late or unreadable applications will not be considered.
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