Job Descriptions-Head of Student Affairs(Shanghai & Changzhou Campus)

THE ROLE

The Head of Student Affairs is responsible for the overall functioning and performance of the Department of Student Affairs and Services, providing day-to-day leadership and direction with respect to policies, practices, systems and operations in Clubs, Student Services, Student Engagement/Campus Life, Counseling Services. The Director of Student Affairs work assignments is responsible for ensuring quality standards, completing evaluations, handling complaints, grievances and appeals and performing other duties as required. The Head contributes to the School’s success by providing input into the development of the Division’s and Schools strategic and operational plans, and by ensuring that the School achieves its student engagement and retention goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general direction from the Principal, Educational Services, the Head of Student Affairs:

1. Leads and represents the Department of Student Affairs and Services in the day-to-day operations of the department, ensuring the safety of students, consistency of practice and maintenance of optimum service levels.

2. Provides School-wide leadership by, directing the departments' work with faculty and staff, colleagues, students, and community partners in order to support, provide and/or facilitate activities that ensure that the School achieves its student leadership development, and engagement goals.

3. Provides leadership, analysis, and advice in relation to policies and procedures regarding students and services for students, including risk management.

4. Ensures that the Department’s budget is planned, prepared and monitored in keeping with College objectives, policies and procedures, and exercises signing authority on behalf of the Department for expenditures as assigned.

5. Plans, organizes, directs, and administers activities and services that support students in assigned areas, and ensures that such activities and services remain with budgetary limits.

6. Develops, implements, monitors, and reviews tactical and operational plans, procedures, systems and support in accordance with the Schools strategic goals, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

7. Works with the Faculty Coordinators, managers and supervisors to ensure that applicable services and programs are planned, developed, regularly reviewed and updated, ensuring quality standards for program review.

8. Addresses complaints and conducts investigations as required.

9. Orientate, and supervise team by performing such things as direct, schedule, provide performance feedback, evaluate, suggest professional development and where necessary discipline direct reports and contracted employees. Manage the performance review process.

10. Reviews and approves leaves relating to professional development and vacation, and administering sick leave and leave of absence requests.

11. Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with the collective agreements and working conditions in effect at the school.

12. Directs the school’s participation in international competitions.

13. Leads or participates in divisional or School-Wide initiatives and committees as assigned by the Principal or Senior Management.

14. Represents the school and school interests before government agencies, other institutions, various organizations, and groups.

15. Acts on behalf of the Principal in her or his absence as requested.

16. Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

• Graduate degree in student affairs, educational administration.
• Minimum of five years demonstrated administrative experience in a secondary or post-secondary educational institution or an equivalent combination of formal education and relevant work experience in an academic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, presentation and oral communication skills, delivered in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Understanding of administrative law and principles of natural justice.
• Ability to establish priorities, organize, schedule and solve problems and tasks.
• Ability to engage in critical thought and analyze all types of quantitative and qualitative data into informational reports and presentation for strategic planning and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to synthesize detailed, complex information into clear and compelling recommendations and briefing.
• Demonstrated ability to model appropriate professional, ethical and collaborative behaviors that engender collaboration, trust, and respect consistent with the responsibilities of this position.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Professional and Ethical Behavior – Demonstrates integrity, credibility, confidentiality, and responsibility in all interactions. Possesses high ethical standards and an honest, open, and consistent approach to working with peers, employees, and staff. Completes what he/she commits to doing.

Administrative Skills – Provides leadership to and ensures accountability for achievement for results; very focused; strong organizational skills; simplifies often complex and lengthy matters; effective time management skills; ability to separate important issues and identify priorities.

Communications Skills - Possesses strong communication skills, both verbal, and written and expresses thoughts in an organized, concise manner. Actively listens to the issues of others in a manner that elicits cooperation and support. Develops and delivers effective presentations. Has the ability to present information and ideas to diverse groups.

Market Knowledge – Continuously seeks to stay current and be at the leading edge in his/her field and is committed to continuous learning; one that is self‐motivated and self‐directed, being able to work independently with a sense of urgency to task completion.

Analytical and Problem‐Solving Skills – Consults appropriately; thoroughly collects data, and analyzes the problem in the context of organizational goals; uses sound judgment, builds consensus, makes independent decisions appropriately; implements solutions appropriately.

Innovative & Entrepreneurial Approach – Seeks out possibilities, develops new ideas, and effectively moves them forward. Is creative, innovative and takes advantage of opportunities, while recognizing the necessity of working with limited resources and in alignment with the strategic directions of the College.

Energetic & Adaptable – Is prepared to take on longer-term initiatives and does so with enthusiasm; ability to adapt to new and changing situations; able to alter course/direction when necessary; enjoys and embraces new challenges. Flexible; able to deal with stress effectively.

School Website:

www.cavc.ac.uk

www.cavc-cn.com

Campus Address:

[Shanghai]No.20 HongYun Rd,Fengxian District,Shanghai(Staff Free Accommodation + Daily Shuttle Bus）

[Changzhou]No.58 Houyuchi Benniu Town,Xinbei District,Changzhou,Jiangsu Province

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上班地址：洪运路20号

所属部门：CAVC卡迪夫公学（SH上海校区）
卡迪夫公学（上海）中心由英国卡迪夫公学与毅进教育集团共同创办，是受英国威尔士政府、英国文化协会、卡迪夫市政府和英国剑桥国际考试委员会共同认可的国际高中。

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