Western University of Health Sciences
Director of Student Affairs
Western University of Health Sciences, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.Position Title
Director of Student AffairsPosition Control Number
999350Type of Position
AdministrationPosition Status
Full-timeDepartment
2101-College of Podiatric MedicineCampus
Western University Campus-Pomona, CAPosition Location
CaliforniaJob Summary
To provide vision, innovation, and leadership to the College of Podiatric Medicine in the area of Student Services; to establish and maintain a current and well-informed understanding of student life, issues, perspectives, and services, and to utilize this knowledge to promote a learning-centered environment in which the professional development of the podiatric physician is emphasized.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong verbal and communication skills, listening skills, counseling skills, organizational skills, basic mathematical skills, strong interpersonal skills.Must be computer literate and be able to use internet, printer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, and adding machine.Committed to working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in related field required.Experience: Three to five years in higher education especially in student services/affairs, strong counseling background, ability to interact and relate effectively with students, maintain confidentiality.Preferred Qualifications
Education: Candidates with a Masters degree in counseling or related field preferred.Familiar with the Podiatric Medical Profession and the College of Podiatric Medicine preferred.Key Responsibilities
Oversees direction of student services and academic advancement for CPM students, and as an advisor/liaison among Students, Faculty, CPM Administration, Alumni and WesternU Administration on all matters related to the quality of student life.Coordinates and provides student services including, but not limited to:Serves as the administrative advisor for student cases in WesternU CPM.Assist students with interpretation of university policies and procedures.Guides prospective students with the information regarding admissions requirements.Works with students in attaining personal and academic leaves and/or withdrawal from the university in addition to assuring timely prepare appropriate documentation for presentation to the Dean.Works with students in attaining appropriate documentation for incidences likely to lead to disciplinary action and prepare appropriate documentation for presentation to the Dean.Works with the CPM students to process necessary documentation for medical leaves of absences.Assist students in proper process in regards to academic dismissal process from CPM.Assist students of CPM through an approved re-admissions process.Assist students in coping with personal emergencies or crises including serious illness or other conditions that might prolong the students leave of absence.Serve as a student liaison/advocate to faculty on student related issues.Maintains appropriate tracking and trending of attendance requirements.Monitors all advisees academic progress with regards to midterm course warnings reports and academic warning status process.Maintains students’ educational file in compliance with FERPA regulations.Prepares appropriate responses to student complaints and works with the Dean on resolutions to complaints.Provides statistics on enrollment in coordination with the USA Office for regional and professional accreditation reports as needed.Serves as a member of the following committees:Student Performance and Conduct Committee, Admissions Committee, Self-Study Committee for Accreditation. Serves on CPM Awards sub-committee, and disseminates information regarding student leadership, student community service activities and participation in student organizations.Writes letters of recommendation for student scholarships, extern/internships, and research projects.Consults with faculty members on concerns of student progress.Plans, organizes, and implements college programs such as first year orientation, honors day, commencement dinner, and other student co-curricular activities.Creates policies and procedures for CPM Student Affairs Office, and ensures that all federal and state legal requirements are maintained. Ensures Student Handbook is updated and reflects the policies of the college.Coordinates National Board Reviews, and facilitates student applications and test sites.Other duties as assigned.Work Schedule
Normal business hours with occasional nights and weekends.Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $85,000.00Maximum: $95,000.00Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? NoThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.Posting Information
Posting Number: A00737Posting Date: 08/29/2024Close Date: Open Until Filled: YesConditions of Employment - Background Check
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.Pay Transparency Act
Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)
It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.Required Documents
ResumeCover LetterLetter of Recommendation #1Letter of Recommendation #2Letter of Recommendation #3Additional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization.
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Director of Student AffairsPosition Control Number
999350Type of Position
AdministrationPosition Status
Full-timeDepartment
2101-College of Podiatric MedicineCampus
Western University Campus-Pomona, CAPosition Location
CaliforniaJob Summary
To provide vision, innovation, and leadership to the College of Podiatric Medicine in the area of Student Services; to establish and maintain a current and well-informed understanding of student life, issues, perspectives, and services, and to utilize this knowledge to promote a learning-centered environment in which the professional development of the podiatric physician is emphasized.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong verbal and communication skills, listening skills, counseling skills, organizational skills, basic mathematical skills, strong interpersonal skills.Must be computer literate and be able to use internet, printer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, and adding machine.Committed to working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in related field required.Experience: Three to five years in higher education especially in student services/affairs, strong counseling background, ability to interact and relate effectively with students, maintain confidentiality.Preferred Qualifications
Education: Candidates with a Masters degree in counseling or related field preferred.Familiar with the Podiatric Medical Profession and the College of Podiatric Medicine preferred.Key Responsibilities
Oversees direction of student services and academic advancement for CPM students, and as an advisor/liaison among Students, Faculty, CPM Administration, Alumni and WesternU Administration on all matters related to the quality of student life.Coordinates and provides student services including, but not limited to:Serves as the administrative advisor for student cases in WesternU CPM.Assist students with interpretation of university policies and procedures.Guides prospective students with the information regarding admissions requirements.Works with students in attaining personal and academic leaves and/or withdrawal from the university in addition to assuring timely prepare appropriate documentation for presentation to the Dean.Works with students in attaining appropriate documentation for incidences likely to lead to disciplinary action and prepare appropriate documentation for presentation to the Dean.Works with the CPM students to process necessary documentation for medical leaves of absences.Assist students in proper process in regards to academic dismissal process from CPM.Assist students of CPM through an approved re-admissions process.Assist students in coping with personal emergencies or crises including serious illness or other conditions that might prolong the students leave of absence.Serve as a student liaison/advocate to faculty on student related issues.Maintains appropriate tracking and trending of attendance requirements.Monitors all advisees academic progress with regards to midterm course warnings reports and academic warning status process.Maintains students’ educational file in compliance with FERPA regulations.Prepares appropriate responses to student complaints and works with the Dean on resolutions to complaints.Provides statistics on enrollment in coordination with the USA Office for regional and professional accreditation reports as needed.Serves as a member of the following committees:Student Performance and Conduct Committee, Admissions Committee, Self-Study Committee for Accreditation. Serves on CPM Awards sub-committee, and disseminates information regarding student leadership, student community service activities and participation in student organizations.Writes letters of recommendation for student scholarships, extern/internships, and research projects.Consults with faculty members on concerns of student progress.Plans, organizes, and implements college programs such as first year orientation, honors day, commencement dinner, and other student co-curricular activities.Creates policies and procedures for CPM Student Affairs Office, and ensures that all federal and state legal requirements are maintained. Ensures Student Handbook is updated and reflects the policies of the college.Coordinates National Board Reviews, and facilitates student applications and test sites.Other duties as assigned.Work Schedule
Normal business hours with occasional nights and weekends.Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $85,000.00Maximum: $95,000.00Physical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? NoThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.Describe Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.Posting Information
Posting Number: A00737Posting Date: 08/29/2024Close Date: Open Until Filled: YesConditions of Employment - Background Check
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.Pay Transparency Act
Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)
It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.Required Documents
ResumeCover LetterLetter of Recommendation #1Letter of Recommendation #2Letter of Recommendation #3Additional Applicant DocumentSupplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization.
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