Student Affairs Specialist IV - 993126
Job no: 506279
Position type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Division/Equivalent: K. Patel College of Osteopathic Med
School/Unit: HPD-Stud Svs-Davie
Department/Office: Med-Student Services
Categories: Administrative / Office Support
| About Us: |
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| Job Title: | Student Affairs Specialist IV - 993126 |
| Location: | Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida |
| Work Type: | Full Time with Full Benefits |
| Job Category: | Exempt |
| Hiring Range: | Commensurate with experience |
| Pay Basis: |
Annually |
| Subject to Grant Funding?: | No |
| Essential Job Functions: | 1. Establishes and enforces administration policies and rules governing student behavior. 2. Facilitates student grievance and discipline processes. 3. Reviews student misconduct reports requiring disciplinary action, and counsel’s students regarding such reports. 4. Reviews registration statistics and consults with faculty officials to develop registration policies. 5. Maintains or monitors departmental and/or program websites. 6. Plans and conducts orientation programs, white coat ceremony, and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college. 7. Plans and promotes social, cultural and recreational activities for students. 8. Works with Student Ambassadors, Peer Mentors and other student leader groups with the Assistant Dean. 9. Responsible for the onboarding of all DO students to include the tracking of immunizations, background checks and other mandatory requirements. 10. Participates in college and university committee activities as assigned. 11. Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws, policies, and administrative regulations. 12. Completes special projects as assigned. 13. Performs other duties as assigned or required. |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: | Knowledge: 1. Customer and Personal Service - General knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of user satisfaction. 2. English Language - General knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 3. Psychology - Working knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. 4. Digital Media - General knowledge of digital media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and persuade via digital, web, and social media. Skills: 1. Active Listening - Proficient skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 2. Speaking - Advanced skills in talking to others to convey information effectively. 3. Critical Thinking - Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. 4. Reading Comprehension - Advanced understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. 5. Judgment and Decision Making - Proficient skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one. 6. Writing - Advanced skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 7. Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 8. Service Orientation - Proficient skills in actively looking for ways to help people. Abilities: 1. Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 2. Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 3. Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas in writing so others will understand. 4. Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. 5. Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 6. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. 7. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). Physical Requirements: 1. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person. 2. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you. 3. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 4. May be required to work nights or weekends. 5. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis. 6. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties. 7. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards. |
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| Required Certifications/Licensures: | |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's Degree |
| Major (if required): | |
| Required Experience: | Seven (7) or more years of experience in a student affairs or education administration function. |
| Preferred Qualifications: | Master's Degree |
| Is this a safety sensitive position? | No |
| Background Screening Required? | No |
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| Sensitivity Disclaimer: | Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. |
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