Student Life Coordinator

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Dean of Student Life is responsible for managing and supervising the residential operations program in a college preparatory setting to promote a safe environment conducive to student development and academic achievement. The Student Life Coordinator facilitates a program designed for responsible independent living through a variety of meaningful educational activities to foster personal development and a sense of community within the residential community.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor's Degree in administration, management, counseling, student personnel, social work, human development or related field.

• Three or more years successful work experience with high school students in a residential setting, with a predominately Native American Indian student population, preferred.

• Knowledge of adolescent human behavior, learning and motivation; adolescent psychological research and learning styles.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

• Have flexibility, energy, enthusiasm and the ability to work in a collaborative manner with the School Community.

• Ability to provide creative leadership and supervision to improve the overall Student Life program.

• Demonstrated mastery of oral and written communication skills, human relations skills and strong organizational skills.

• Ability to make difficult decisions with composure, tact and dignity.

• Evidence of an understanding of Native American educational systems. Evidence of a basic understanding of the Navajo culture.

• Ability to speak Navajo, preferred.

• Knowledge of federal programs and their implementations, including the BIE National Criteria for Dormitory Situations - Home living Programs.

New employees in this position must provide documentation of immunity or immunization against tetanus, diphtheria, and measles/rubella, and of tuberculosis status by skin test or X-ray within thirty (30) days of hiring, and at such additional intervals as may be determined by the immediate supervisor.

Navajo/Indian preference: Consideration for employment will be given to Navajo, American Indian or

Alaskan Tribal member with the required documentation including the necessary qualifications to meet the minimum requirements of the position. The Navajo/Indian preference law shall apply in all aspects of the position.

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

The position is based on 240 contract days.

Note: Notwithstanding the above, this position is subject to possible furlough, or reduction in force under NPS, Inc. Personnel Policies; due to unforeseen reductions in program funding that requires such general program changes.

SUPERVISOR

Primary: Division Director of Student Life & Wellness

NAVAJO PREPARATORY SCHOOL, INC.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Provides supervision and management for the Student Life Program to support each student's growth and development in the areas of education, social, emotional, spiritual, recreational and health and safety.

2. Administers the Residential Program in compliance with the BIE National Dormitory Standards, 25 CFR, Section 36.73-36.76; Secondary Level Dormitories.

3. Manage the Residential Program to ensure ISEP funding through residential student count week.

4. Provide administrative responsibilities over dormitory staff and student assignments and enforcement of residential policies, rules and regulations.

5. Supervise assignment of Residential Advisor schedules to limit unnecessary over-time/completes weekly scheduling assignment.

6. Maintains a safe environment and attends to the general welfare of residential students' thorough supervision of residential advisors, mental health counselor, school nurse and security personnel.

7. Handles student disciplinary issues in the dormitories and refers major issues to the Assistant Dean of Instruction/Discipline Officer or the DDSLW.

8. Works with the overall administrative team and attends administrative meetings when requested.

9. Implements necessary staff development training for staff in the Student Life Program if needed.

10. Works closely with all school personnel to coordinate a quality and effective after school Life Skills Program for students including counseling,life-skills classes, etc.

11. Establishes and maintains/reviews a master calendar of evening activities, extra-curricular programs and events.

12. Secures and protects the confidentiality of student and staff personnel information.

13. Enforces rules and regulations in accordance with school policies to ensure the smooth and orderly operation of the student life programs and recommend disciplinary and corrective actions.

14. Mediates and helps to resolve interpersonal problems between resident students and staff.

15. Serves as a key member of the BIT (Behavior Intervention Team) and Residential Core Leadership team to address needs of students.

16. Ensures that the residence halls are maintained to a high level of appearance and cleanliness at all times through periodic inspections.

17. Serves as a key member of the Critical Incident Response Team for the school emergency preparedness team; assists with and takes leadership for school safety policies and procedures as assigned.

18. Responds to medical and non-medical emergencies by providing emergency first aid, provide transport, summons medical assistance when necessary, and inform parents.

19. Develops monthly reports for Board meetings and year-end report.

20. Assists in the interpretation of school programs, policies and procedures to students, parents, staff and the community at large.

21. Assists in maintaining a preventive maintenance program for all residential homes and helps determine the need for facility maintenance and repair, and notify appropriate personnel.

22. Provides supervision over inventory control over dormitory furniture, supplies and equipment.

23. Oversee summer programs in their utilization of dormitories for compliance with Facility Rental Policies.

24. Delegated in the absence of DDSWL for short term events/absences.

25. Complete yearly staff evaluations.

26. Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School.

EVALUATION

Will be evaluated in accordance with the Navajo Preparatory School Board, Inc. policies and procedures.