Assistant to the Dean of Students/Disability Support Services Coordinator

The Assistant to the Dean of Students primarily provides professional and secretarial support to the Dean of Students.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Assist the Dean of Students in organizing the functions associated with the office including scheduling, compiling student data, processing paperwork, preparing reports, and maintaining confidential records appropriately.
• Monitor divisional budgets, prepare budget reports, and conduct analysis of accounting documents as requested.
• Maintain student affairs office and divisional filing systems.
• Represent Student Affairs Team at meetings when requested.
• Co-advisestudent government, help student leaders understand procedures, and train students in processing required forms.
• Oversee the ASAPU budget and assist / train the ASAPU Treasurer.
• Hire, train, and supervise student workers in the Student Leadership Center and the Academic Support Center.
• Help coordinate and implement student orientation programs throughout the academic year.
• Assist in the development of student affairs publications including the Student Handbook and ASAPU Club / Organization and Advisor Handbook.
• Coordinate with Student Financial Services the Student Leadership Award program throughout the year.
• Serve as the university’s point of contact and coordinator for student Disability Support Services.
• Secure and process confidential documents and information regarding student disability support matters.
• Prepare and administer Disability Support Services (DDS) budget.
• Review and edit annually the Disability Support Services Handbook.
• Develop an improved web presence to provide information for disability support.
• Develop and provide DSS training for faculty to understand the learning accommodation process.
• Work on special projects involving multiple internal offices.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

• Knowledge of ADA compliance.
• Skill in customer service including skill in working with diverse populations.
• Skill in both written and verbal communication.
• Skill in working with MS Word, MS Excel, and student information systems.
• Skill in effectively resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Skill in fostering a cooperative work environment.
• Skill in performing well under pressures associated with customer demands.
• Skill in effectively communicating and working with both internal and external customers.
• Skill in working with limited supervision in a complex multi-task environment while carrying out special projects involving multiple internal offices and outside organizations.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A.A. Degree

PREFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

B.A. or B.S. Degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-Supervisory : Two (2) years administrative experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Two (2) years of Disability Support Services experience