Senior Student Affairs Specialist

Alliant International University is a professional practice University committed to excellence in four areas:  Education for Professional Practice, Scholarship, Multicultural and International Competence and Community Engagement.  The University provides students with the highest quality of education through excellence and innovation in academic scholarship, applied training and research, and community service, particularly to underserved populations.  Through its Mission, the University's goal is to equip students with the competencies they need to provide public benefit and make an impact in their communities by addressing major contemporary social issues.  Core competencies of the University's training programs include cultural diversity, which is infused in courses and field placements and is manifest in the diversity of its students, faculty.

Our Mission:
Alliant International University prepares students for professional careers of service and leadership, and promotes the discovery and application of knowledge to improve the lives of people in diverse cultures and communities around the world.

 Our Vision:
An inclusive world empowered by Alliant alumni.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the VP of Student Affairs, the Student Affairs Specialist will work with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to develop, implement, and evaluate programs that support the student co-curricular experience, including alumni relations, career services, student conduct/student issue resolution, wellness initiatives, and other services. These programs will positively impact traditional and non-traditional, campus-based, and online/distance learners in a matrix structure and will advance recruitment, learning outcomes, assessment, student engagement, student persistence, alumni career attainment, alumni engagement, and ongoing accreditation/regulatory needs. S/he will use technology, data analytics, and engagement metrics to measure success.

Salary range: $68,640 commensurate with experience, skills and education.

Benefits Plans Include: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Department Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience: Five to eight (5-8) years of demonstrated knowledge of student affairs/student services and higher education.

Certifications, Licenses, etc.: None.

Skills:

•           Demonstrated evidence of positive attitude and ability to adapt to, initiate and encourage positive change, including the ability to work effectively in a strong service environment that is subject to constantly changing priorities. Ability to initiate appropriate actions and make systematic changes to anticipate students' needs, expectations, and requirements to avoid problem situations and/or increase the probability of desired outcomes.

•           Demonstrated evidence of strong leadership, interpersonal, supervision and management skills to work effectively with all levels within the University and develop informal and formal cooperative relationships among diverse, multifunctional departments.

•           Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required. Ability to inspire and motivate students, alumni, and external constituents. Confident, positive, professional demeanor working with internal and external facing constituents.

•           Strong organizational skills, ability to manage several projects simultaneously and ability to meet deadlines: problem solving and critical thinking skills.

•           Demonstrated strong analytical skills to research and analyze data and information from a variety of sources to make sound recommendations and decisions. Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information.

•           Direct experience in the administration of student conduct, student co-curricular experiences, and programs that support the student experience.

•           Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs, workshops and special events.

•           Experience with student service platforms.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

•           Under the direction of the Vice President of Student Affairs and oversight of University General Counsel, conduct thorough and prompt investigations and support resolution of discrimination and harassment grievance and/or complaints from students against other students.

•           Develop and implement outreach strategies, educational programs, and interventions to support the mental, emotional, and physical health of students. Point of contact for Student Assistance Program and conduct wellness checks as needed - work closely with the University community to ensure that services are socialized and utilized by students to support student success and persistence.

•           Provide University leadership and management suggestions/recommendations for professional best practices to deliver comprehensive and specialized services that support the growth, development, and welfare of students.

•          Collaborate on the development and implementation of advanced technological applications and web-based interfaces for increased efficiencies and improved student services and engagement.

•           Assist with administrating student satisfaction and other surveys in conjunction with the Institutional Research Department and the Vice President of Student Affairs. Assist in other state-mandated data collect as needed. Contribute to developing self-study materials for program review, WSCUC, APA, CCTC, ACBSP, COAMFTE, and other accreditation needs.

•           Perform other related tasks, duties and responsibilities as required, assigned or directed.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Direct Reports:  Student Assistants and Note Takers

Indirect Reports:

Contact Responsibility:

Internal:

Interacts with supervisor to review work plans and/or review of work results. This position will work closely with university students of all current colleges, School Deans, Campus Associate Directors, Faculty, Admissions, Financial Aid/Student Business Services, Student Advising, Academic Support, Military and Veterans Affairs, Institutional Research, and Compliance to achieve Key Performance Objectives. The Senior Student Affairs Specialist will interact with various individuals at all institution levels.

External:

Interacts with prospective students & family members, regional and national employers, and assorted vendors.

Primary Work Location & Travel Requirements:

Work Location: Remote Travel: 25% (campus locations once a month).

Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed for support of special events/special initiatives.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job.

Work environment is in a standard office setting. Frequently exposed to low to moderate noise, various odors, temperature changes, and equipment with moving parts, including but not limited to computers, phones, printers, and other standard office equipment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to execute those physical activities required to perform the essential functions including, but not limited to, regular sitting and being mobile; continual communicating both in person and on the telephone/video chat; regular keyboarding; regular reading of both print and digital material; and all other activities required to perform essential functions.

Compliance:

•           Responsible to perform all work in a manner that complies with the organization policies, applicable regulations, applicable standards of professional performance, or other recognized laws or requirements as these policies, regulations, standards, laws or requirements relate to the position.

•           Responsible to participate and support in the organizational compliance activities and to take appropriate action in reporting issues related to compliance.

•           Responsible to perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner that complies with the Alliant International University Mission, Values, and Pillars, if applicable.

Background Check Requirements:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current University employees who apply for the position.

Additional Information:
Anti-Discrimination Policy: Alliant International University prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation in its educational programs, services and activities, and in employment practices, including but not limited to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, terminations, relationships with outside vendors, use of contractors and consultants, and in its admission or access thereto, on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin or descent, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability (including physical, disease, psychiatric or psychological disability), medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, hair style or texture associated with race, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Alliant International University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring a high quality of education through the diversity of the University community and the curriculum. Women, people of color, people with disabilities and people from other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, as we actively seek to increase diversity at all levels. The University will conduct its programs, services and activities consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and orders.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Applicants with disabilities and applicants who require assistance completing an application may contact Human Resources at humanresources@alliant.edu or 858-635-4509.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requires that we provide you with this Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants. This notice is about the collection and use of your personal information.  We encourage you to read this notice carefully.

Governing legislation: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the regulations implementing these statutes, and applicable federal and California law.

Alliant International University is a smoke and tobacco free environment.

Company: Alliant International University, Inc. 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: California 

City: San Diego 

Postal Code: 92131 

Job ID: 278700