Student Life Specialist
- Employer
- Miami Dade College
- Location
- Eduardo J. Padron Campus
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- Administrative Jobs
- Student Affairs, Residence Life
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Location: Eduardo J. Padron Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 998535
Job Details
Job Family
STAFF - Support Non-Exempt (SNE)Grade
12Salary
$19.60 - $24.51Department
Student LifeReports To
DirectorClosing Date
Open Until FilledFLSA Status
Non-ExemptFirst Review Date
April 23, 2019
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The Student Life Specialist develops, implements, and supports the program in helping students achieve academic success and enhance their personal and educational development.
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- Serves as the Student Government Association (SGA) advisor
- Attends all official meetings, related conferences, retreats and events (including evening and weekends) as appropriate
- Travels in evening hours and/or weekends
- Advises and coordinates activities of the SGA that are part of the Government’s official function on campus
- Assists the SGA members with planning and operation of SGA
- Advises members on individual and committee basis of the planning and operation of Student Life Councils including the Council of Student Organizations (CSO) and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and SGA
- Works with students to set short and long-term goals for the CSO, CAB and SGA
- Oversees assigned budget and financial transactions
- Selects students to participate in CSO, CAB and SGA related activities and travel
- Assists with operation of the MDC card program and distribution of student parking decals
- Assists with general operation of the department, supporting day, evening and/or weekend activities
- Prepares reports regarding SGA events
- Processes payroll time and attendance for the department
- Processes financial transactions such as disbursement request and departmental requisitions
- Serves on Campus and College committees as appointed
- Performs other duties as assigned
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- Bachelor’s degree with three (3) years of experience in a student services college environment or related function; or Associates degree with seven (7) years of experience in a student services college environment or related function
- All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
- Possess excellent supervisory, leadership, organizational, and problem solving skills
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to promote and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and work well under limited time constraints
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other departments, external contractors and vendors, groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends
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Organization
Since we opened our doors in 1960, the educators at Miami Dade College have focused on providing quality and innovative educational opportunities to every member of our community desiring a higher education. Our goal is a simple one, to ensure the success of our students and increase the strength of our communities.
Today, Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 170,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. We also offer numerous Community Education classes as well as online credit classes through the Virtual College. Specialized and advanced educational opportunities include the prestigious New World School of the Arts, The Honors College and our Dual Enrollment Program.
With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.
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