Associate Vice President for Student Development and Social Support

Howard Community College
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2023 CLOSED ON 7/21/2023

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About Us
Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow!

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!
Position Title Associate Vice President for Student Development and Social Support
FLSA Exempt
FT/PT Full Time
Hours Per Week 37.5
Work Schedule M-F 8:30-5
Grade 22
Minimum Compensation $112,675
General Responsibilities
The Associate Vice President for Student Development and Social Support (AVPSDSS) is responsible for services and programs that positively impact student development and provide essential support services. The departments include athletics, including related sport and spirit activities; mental health counseling, including crisis support, therapeutic support, workshops, and contract management; disability support services and related training, advocacy, programming; student life, including student activity programming, student orientation, and student government; the office of student rights and responsibilities, including student conduct management; and student wellness, including the wellness center, promoting positive health choices, and Fueling Dragons programs that counter food insecurity and other essential needs. Additionally the AVPSDSS serves as the lead for the behavioral intervention team and as the college's ADA/504 Coordinator. These departments are focused on the psychosocial and physical wellbeing of Howard Community College students so they can thrive in their educational endeavors.
This position supports student persistence and completion by ensuring that highly effective, comprehensive student services are provided within the Student Success division and throughout the college. The AVPSDSS will advocate for student needs and connect with community resources and partners to ensure that students are served holistically. They serve on the Student Success team and report to the Vice President of Student Success. In collaboration with the AVP of Enrollment Services and the AVP of Advising and Retention, they will create an ecosystem of asset-informed, equitable support that promotes college access, success, and degree completion and/or transfer. The AVPSDSS participates in all aspects of college-wide planning in support of the mission and goals of the college, including meeting the needs of a diverse student population and creating a learning environment where all students can succeed.
Duties of the AVPSDSS include budget development and management; staffing and employee performance evaluation; staff development and training; strategic planning; outcomes assessment; preparation and submission of college, county, state and federal reports, and grant development and compliance related to student development.
Work Performed
Provides daily leadership and supervision to the offices and programs under the Student Development and Social Support area, which includes budget development and management, employee performance evaluation, staff development, strategic planning, and outcomes assessment via regular evaluation of data and metrics.
In collaboration with the AVP of enrollment services and the AVP of Advising and Retention, and reporting to the Vice President of Student Success, creates an ecosystem of asset-informed, equitable support that promotes college access, success, and degree completion and/or transfer.

Develops the program outcomes for the student development and social support functional areas in conjunction with the director. Proactively monitors those outcomes and develops plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes.
Collaborates and works effectively with college stakeholders including students, staff, faculty, and the public.

Collaborates closely with Teaching and Learning to promote student success inside and outside of the classroom, leading training/professional development in areas such as disability support services, essential needs awareness and advocacy, and student mental health support so the college is fluent in the language and practice of student social support resources.

Promotes the athletics division mission to support the well being and success of student athletes, building leaders in their sports and in the world around them.

Supervises the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, ensuring student conduct procedures function to promote the safety of the campus and the well-being of the student.

Develops, implements, monitors and revises policies and procedures relating to the student development functional area in collaboration with the Vice President of Student Success.

Researches, develops, and successfully implements grant opportunities for student development departments. Prepares and submits college, county, state, and federal reports when needed for student development and social support departments.

Leads the college's behavioral intervention team, ASSIST (Assessment and Intervention for Students Team) assessing and supporting students of concern and helping to initiate appropriate responses to specific behavioral problems such as suicidal ideation, threats of harm to self or others, and other behaviors that demonstrate a significant disruption to the college community. The team provides referrals for early intervention and support for identified students to help facilitate a successful outcome for the student's well-being and the safety of the college community.
Remains current or leads in issues and best practices in higher education, specifically in areas of direct supervisory responsibility.

Serves as the college's ADA/504 Coordinator serving students and conducts grievance hearings as needed in accordance with the College's ADA grievance procedure for students.

Ensures the professional development and current best practices of the Student Development and Social Support Resources personnel so students and staff alike are able to perform at their best.

Represents the Vice President of Student Success on college committees and contributes to the well-being of the college culture. Provides signature authority and supervision in the absence of the Vice President of Student Success as needed.

Coordinates other projects under the direction of the Vice President of Student Services.

Minimum Education Required Master's degree
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required 5
Other Knowledge Required
* Master's degree in counseling, education, student personnel development or related field.
* Five years supervisory experience in athletics, counseling, disability support services, student conduct, student life, or related student development services is required.
* Experience in delivering innovative programs that promote graduation, transfer, and student well-being is required.
* Experience in assessment and evaluation of program effectiveness is required.
* Experience with diversity, equity and inclusion is required.
* A working knowledge of or work experience in two or more areas of student of student development including experience managing programs or services are highly desirable.
* Knowledge of ADA/504 and behavioral intervention teams is highly desirable.
* A proven record of collaboration.
* Ability to think strategically and articulate short- and long-term needs for student development, student achievement and student engagement.
* Knowledge and awareness of current trends and issues in higher education related to student development.
* Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, time management and negotiation skills.
* Skill in planning and executing projects and establishing and meeting priorities.
* Proven ability to manage numerous complex activities within a multifaceted system.
* Proven ability to build team support and develop collegial, collaborative working relationships with a broad range of internal and external constituencies.
* Ability to interpret and apply federal, State, local, and College policies, procedures, and regulations including FERPA and 504/ADA.
* Demonstrates highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
* Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
* Ability to collaborate and support faculty and academic affairs, as well as enrollment services areas.
* Demonstrates empathetic regard for students.
* Knowledge of psychosocial issues and intervention strategies.
* Demonstrated history of successful achievement with contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion.
* Demonstrates competence and experience in integrating student development and instructional programs and services.
* Demonstrates successful planning, budgeting and supervisory experience.
* Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.



Working Conditions
Fast-paced, deadline-driven working environment. Concurrent management of numerous tasks, some with conflicting priorities. Periodic local and distance travel. Some evening and weekend hours required. Flexibility required.


Supervisory Postion? Yes
Division Student Success (Div)
Department Student Success Office
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number B172P
Number of Vacancies 1
Best Consideration Date 07/21/2023
Job Open Date 06/29/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Category Staff
Benefits Summary
Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
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EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

 

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