Reporting to the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services, the Director of University of Student Affairs is an experienced student affairs generalist with a diverse and varied portfolio of experiences related to student engagement, student leadership development and career placement services. The primary function of this position is to coordinate all University co-curricular programming and student engagement activities. These functions include serving as an advisor to student government and coordinator of Career Development Services and the Student Leadership Development Certificate program along with future programming.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enhance existing and facilitate the development of new co- and extracurricular offerings for all students through the Student Achievement Center and Student Government Association. Maintain the Dr. Lorraine Voorhees Student Achievement Center Resource Room.

• Recruit, advise, train, and assist students in all matters relating to activities programming, including Peer Advisors and Peer Advisor Coordinators, according to University policies, procedures, and expectations. Oversee the Master Calendar for students.

• Advise the University Student Executive Council (USEC) and Student Government Association clubs and organizations. Maintain the Student Government Association Constitution and Bylaws, the Student Government Association Handbook, and the Student Government Association budget. Assist with the development of new clubs/organizations.

• Provide support services, advocacy, and development opportunities for students of various backgrounds and foster an inclusive campus community that promotes intercultural and interprofessional learning.

• Coordinate the University orientation program and associated activities.

• Co-manage University federal compliance including Title IX, ADA, FERPA, and Fair Hearings. Serve as Title IX Investigator and provide Title IX, violence prevention, and bystander training to students. Serve as University CARE Team Vice Chair and ex-officio for the MBKU Conduct Committee.

• Assist with the continual review of Student Affairs and University policies and procedures, including the University Student Handbook, for updates and effectiveness. Participate on select University committees.

• Day-to-day management of relevant University Student Affairs departmental budgets including annual budget proposals. Responsible Manager for Career Resource Center budget.

• Coordinate the MBKU Certificate programs including marketing, application process, tracking requirements, and ordering/presenting completion certificates and medals. Plan and implement the annual Student Leadership Summit.

• Coordinate all Career Development Services for students including the online job board, resume/cover letter reviews, the annual MBKU Career Symposium, and all other related programs and initiatives.

• Moodle administrator for Faculty Compliance Training, Student Achievement Center, and all Certificate and Mirocredential “courses.” Develop and manage content.

• Manage the tabs of the My.Ketchum.Edu online portal for all incoming and current students. Co-editor of the Student Life content pages of the Ketchum.Edu website.

• Develop and execute assessments for co-curricular programs’ student learning outcomes. Implement the MBKU Campus Climate Survey, Student Satisfaction Survey, Health and Wellness Survey, and other surveys as necessary. Collect and analyze data from each for reporting.

• Keeps management informed by reviewing and analyzing special reports; summarizing information; identifying trends.

• Contribute to the quarterly board reports, annual department reports and other relevant reports.

• Participate in Commencement Ceremonies.

• Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of data managed.

• Other duties/projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Professional level job experience in a graduate or professional degree institution

• Experience working with under-represented students and/or disadvantaged students

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

• Work-related experience with any of the professions represented by the programs at the University

• Previous experience assisting students with disability access to accommodations

• Knowledge of Title IX requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree required. Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, Diversity Education or other related area.

• Minimum of three years of experience working in college student affairs or a related field in higher education

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to coordinate and execute multiple concurrent independent projects

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Commitment to solution-focused decision making and teamwork/collaboration

• Commitment to fostering an inclusive campus climate.

• The ability and willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to accommodate the activities related to job responsibilities

• Excellent presentation, interpersonal and written communication skills to establish a collaborative working relationship with a wide variety of students, staff and administrators

• Proficiency with the use of database and presentation software (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to handle difficult situations and individuals effectively using tact, diplomacy, and engagement

SEE YOURSELF HERE

Located on a beautiful, seven-acre campus in Fullerton, California, MBKU is an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution. MBKU is home to the Southern California College of Optometry, the School of PA Studies and College of Pharmacy. MBKU owns and operates three health care centers at their clinical teaching facility, Ketchum Health, providing a vision center and PA medical clinic practice in Orange County and second vision center in Los Angeles.

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1904

In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, opened the Los Angeles School of Ophthalmology and Optometry in Los Angeles. Dr. Ketchum was a visionary entrepreneur and prominent leader in the optometric profession. He made very significant and long-standing contributions in his field of care, in California and throughout the nation.

In the early ‘70s the College moved to its current home in Fullerton, CA and was renamed Southern California College of Optometry. But even the pioneering Dr. Ketchum could not have envisioned his school would grow to become Marshall B. Ketchum University, an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution encompassing multiple disciplines.

BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION

Marshall B. Ketchum University offers career opportunities that will put you at the forefront of health care education. You will be provided with learning and advancement opportunities, as well as a culture that recognizes the importance of fun, employee appreciation and a work-life balance.

Our mission is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an interprofessional environment. By joining our family, you can help us reimagine the future and inspire future health care leaders.

BENEFITS

MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan. See our website under Employment for more details regarding benefits of working for MBKU (www.ketchum.edu).

MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.'

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

MBKU is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and professionalism. In accordance with applicable federal and state laws, it is University policy to prevent the unlawful discrimination against students, applicants for admission, employees, applicants for employment and patients requesting treatment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The University also prohibits sexual harassment and harassment on any of the above bases (please refer to the Title IX page for more information).