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Director of Student Affairs
The Director of Student Affairs is responsible for the effective management of the Student Affairs Department and oversees a comprehensive plan for student success and retention. The position oversees a wide range of services that includes student housing, campus activity programming, international student services, school publications, counseling services, campus food services and others. The Director of Student Affairs works to develop a climate that fosters diversity, creativity and student development. This position also serves as liaison between students and other School constituencies. The Director of Student Affairs reports to the Vice President and Dean of Enrollment and supervises the Assistant Director of Student Life, the Assistant Director of Residential Life, and the Coordinator of Student Affairs. The Director of Student Affairs provides strategic leadership and direction to programs in the areas of student retention, student life, student development, residential life, student community building and student organization services. Likewise, the Director of Student Affairs stewards a culture of diversity at the School to include programs, support and planning as expressions of that commitment. Provide strategic leadership for student affairs in both the college's undergraduate and graduate student populations; create, implement and measure an effective student success plan that is in alignment with the academic and retention goals of the institution; accountable for student retention goals for the college; provide strategic leadership to both the School's residence life program and off-campus housing program. Work with management to develop and identify affordable housing opportunities for students; develop and implement plans for extracurricular programs that successfully integrate the artistic and academic life of students and the institution; provide, implement and evaluate student life policies and regulations; identify, contact, meet with and devise support strategies for students who are "at risk," working with others in the community as appropriate; participate in collaborative discussions with critical areas such as Academic Affairs, Registrar, Financial Aid and Admissions; plan and implement all policy and procedures regarding student disciplinary actions in keeping with the Student Code of Conduct. Act as primary student disciplinary officer for the School. Work with students regarding grievances and facilitate solutions. Represent School at student disciplinary-related meetings with other institutions and local community; communicate enrollment policy effectively to parents, families and other stakeholders that are internal and external to the school; Oversee US-based travel programs and international educational partnership programs; serve as primary advisor to Student Government and coordinate annual production of the Student Handbook; act as primary contact for students with disabilities; ensure the School's compliance with National Disabilities Act and related legislation; monitor departmental budgets and related financial matters. Working with the Institutional Advancement office, seek out and apply for grants and other support programs; coordinate and implement events such as New Student Orientation, campus-wide student activities and commencement; oversee and work in partnership with campus counseling services, assist students with the resolution of conflict and other individual issues and respond to and address concerns from the student body; maintain intimate working knowledge of contractual agreements with partnering schools and ensure the School's compliance with terms of the agreements; serve as a member of the school's Senior Staff Committee and act as primary contact person for all faculty on student issues/concerns; serve as liaison with community organizations within the city of Boston and attend various off-site conferences and events as needed; maintain student information systems and emergency alert plan; responsible for the on-time and accurate completion of various state, regional and federal reports. The successful candidate should possess a Masters-level degree in a related field; 5+ years of experience in Student Affairs leadership; knowledge of undergraduate and graduate education; knowledge of college-level fine art education; a demonstrated history of implementation and management of a school-wide Student Success Plan; excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills; commitment to diversity and inclusion; background in working with a diverse student population; interpersonal and human relations skills; ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Please send resume and cover letter to resumes@mfa.org. Full-Time: 6/18/2013 Hours: 35/week Schedule: Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm Metals Area Technician Reporting to the Metals Area Representative and under general direction of the Manager, SMFA Instructional Technology, this position supports students and faculty by organizing and maintaining Metals' facilities and equipment, including its classrooms, studios (analog and digital), all hardware and processes, and inventory of materials and supplies. Essential functions include: Work closely with other studio managers and technicians, including the Media Stockroom, to support the needs of faculty and students. This may include helping students when faculty members are not present; Stock and supply tools for student and staff use in studio spaces. Maintain the repair and maintenance of tools. Purchase replacements when applicable; Oversee daily sign-in/sign-out of tools by students and staff. Record inventory numbers and verify returns. Monitor repair of tools damaged by usage and arrange for outside repairs and or replacements as directed; Maintain safety rules as prescribed concerning the use of power tools, chemical usage and ventilation apparatus; Maintain clean work space. Oversee and maintain inventory of materials needed in the Metals Area, including ordering supplies. Unpack and shelve inventory shipments of supplies and equipment; Manage and train student monitors. Supervise Metals Area monitors, including organizing studio access and monitor schedule. Excellent communication skills required. Physical requirements include lifting of equipment up to 50 lbs. Status: Part-Time Posted: 5/8/13 Period: This position will be during the fall and spring semesters only Department: SMFA Sub-Department: Academic Affairs Hours: 20/week Models Will assist instructors through posing for student artists as requested. Requires ability to pose for long, short and gesture poses. Must be able to remain still for 15-20 minutes and must be at least 21 years of age. Scheduled as needed on a temporary basis. Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirement to resumes@mfa.org. No phone calls, please. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. www.mfa.org |
