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Job TitleAssistant Dean of StudentsPosition Number339350Requisition NumberB06983Position TypeAdministrativeClass Code9905Time-limited throughType of AppointmentFull-TimeFaculty Position Sub-TypeLength of AppointmentInternal Recruitment?NoWorking Hours8:00 am - 5:00 pm some evenings and weekendsDepartmentOffice of the Dean of StudentsOrganizationStudent Affairs DivisionStudent AffairsCollegeApproved Hiring Salary Range$44,000 - negotiablePay BasisAnnuallyEOD

In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

General Description / Primary Purpose

The Assistant Dean serves as the Director of the Supporting Our Students (SOS) program and provides coordination of services to referred students. Students can be referred to SOS if they have at-risk mental health, physical health or behavioral health concerns, need additional support on campus, are a survivor of sexual violence, and/or are experiencing something that is impacting their well-being.

The Assistant Dean collaborates with the SOS team to develop intervention strategies, connect the referred student to identified support services and follow-up to assure the appropriate services are being used.
This person is responsible for producing qualitative and quantitative reports demonstrating the effectiveness of the program. This person is also responsible for managing SOS cases using Maxient Software and may serve as a member of the UNF Maxient leadership team.

This position blends the functions of: non-clinical student consultation, coordination of student referrals, documentation of referrals, management of a diverse case load, maintenance of case files, and leadership for addressing factors which contribute to student attrition to improve overall student success.

Individuals referred to SOS have been identified as exhibiting concerning behaviors, so this person plays a key role in student and campus safety. As the director of SOS, the Assistant Dean will work with SOS members including the Director of the Counseling Center, University Police Department, Director of Housing & Residence Life, Ombuds and others to determine the appropriate intervention strategy based on the student’s situation or identified concern. This individual collaborates with SOS members to make decisions regarding mandated actions such as psychological assessments, medical assessment, involuntary separation from the University, behavioral contracts, etc.

The Assistant Dean will work with sensitive and confidential documents including medical records and counseling records daily. This individual may have frequent contact with parents, medical professionals, and police.

The Assistant Dean coordinates outreach and education to the faculty, students and staff, to assist them in identifying and referring students of concern, in distress, and at-risk to the SOS team. This includes serving as a facilitator for the new staff and faculty Crisis Management Workshop and other related workshops. The Assistant Dean may provide support for graduate level interns and student staff working with the SOS program.

Essential Duties

Job Function

Provides coordination of services for students referred to SOS and collaborates with the SOS team to develop intervention strategies, connect the referred student to identified support services and follow-up to assure the appropriate services are being used.

Percentage Of Time50 Essential Duties

Job Function

Producing qualitative and quantitative reports demonstrating the effectiveness of the SOS program.

Percentage Of Time10 Essential Duties

Job Function

Manage SOS cases using Maxient Software and may serve as a member of the UNF Maxient leadership team.

Percentage Of Time20 Essential Duties

Job Function

Coordinates outreach and education to the faculty, students and staff, to assist them in identifying and referring students of concern, in distress, and at-risk to the SOS team.

Percentage Of Time20 Posting Detail Information

Marginal Functions

Represents the Dean of Students Office with community partners, and in a variety campus committees. Provides support for Graduate Interns and student staff working with the SOS program

Required Qualifications

A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a directly related area of specialization and four years of experience directly related to the job functions.

Faculty Position Required QualificationsDepartmental Requirements

Preference show to applicants who meet the required qualifications and also possess the following:
A master’s degree in counseling, social work, or related field is preferred as well as experience in crisis management

This position requires the ability to analyze and develop resolutions to complex problems, to function as the leader of a team of highly skilled and educated professionals, to work under stress while maintaining composure, to interact with all campus constituencies including deans, faculty students and parents, and to be able to develop a network of campus and community resources.

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition

Background Check: This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.

Campus Security Authority (CSA):This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). This position has been designated as a CSA because it involves significant responsibility for student and campus activities and/or responsibility for campus security. As such, any person in this position must report to the University Police Department a crime or an incident that might be a crime that he/she becomes aware of. This position has a reporting requirement because the University believes that responsibility for students, campus activities and/or campus security will make the holder of this position someone members of the University community will see as an authority figure and someone to whom they can seek help. A CSA is not expected to investigate or determine whether a criminal incident actually took place. A CSA’s responsibility is a duty to report. All positions designated as CSAs are required to complete an online or in-person training session. For more information concerning the training sessions or CSAs, please contact the University Police Department at (904) 620-2800 or the Office of the General Counsel at (904) 620-2828.

Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Required Licensure or CertificationMachines/Equipment used regularlyAnticipated Start Date11/04/2019Job Posting Date08/26/2019Application Review Date09/10/2019Application Deadline09/09/2019Open Until FilledYesPoint of Contact InformationBryson Clifton or Dr. Andrea Adams-Manning, (904) 620-1491Hiring OfficialDr. Andrea Adams-ManningLocation if not JacksonvilleSpecial Instructions

Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, at www.unfjobs.org in order to be considered for this position. Please include 3 references and outline in what capacity you know these individuals, and their preferred contact information. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. Once you submit both your completed application and uploaded documents you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for your records. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Bryson Clifton or Dr. Andrea Adams-Manning, (904) 620-1491. Initial review of applications will begin on 9/10/19.

Quicklinkhttp://www.unfjobs.org/postings/11787Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation