Director of Student Affairs

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Penn State Brandywine, a Commonwealth Campus of The Pennsylvania State University, invites applications for an innovative and inspiring leader to serve as the Director of Student Affairs.The Director of Student Affairs is the senior student affairs officer at Penn State Brandywine and advises the Chancellor on non-academic student life.

As a member of the Chancellor's senior leadership team, the Director will participate in the overall leadership and management of the campus, partnering with the senior leaders of the other units such as Academic Affairs, Development and Alumni Relations, Enrollment Management, Finance, Facilities, Housing and Food Services, Instructional Technology Solutions, Strategic Communications, and Police and Public Safety on strategic planning, decision making, policy and procedure development and implementation, and new and developing initiatives.

The Director of Student Affairs will provide leadership and management for all Student Affairs units, which include Student Engagement and Leadership, Residence Life, Counseling and Health Services, and the Center for Social Impact, as well as student government, student conduct, and allocation of student fees to provide an excellent co-curricular student experience and sense of belonging for all students.The Director of Student Affairs also has responsibility for leading and supporting emerging and existing efforts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; behavioral threat management and early intervention; sexual misconduct prevention and response; and collaborating with Student Affairs colleagues and leaders across Penn State and the Commonwealth Campuses to provide a safe and welcoming environment for all students.The Director of Student Affairs will be a champion for Student Affairs, contributing to Penn State Brandywine's visibility and telling the story of the campus as a community asset.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications:

• Proven track record, with increasing levels of responsibility, leading and managing multiple work units in Student Affairs, such as student engagement and leadership, residence life, counseling and health services

• Understanding student development theory and current trends and best practices in Student Affairs, including but not limited to, student success, cocurricular programs and assessment, Title IX, bias prevention and response, behavioral threat management, student care and advocacy, and restorative justice

• Demonstrated cultural competency and strong commitment to supporting students from all cultural and economic backgrounds

• Excellent supervisory skills, including the ability to supervise and develop multiple individuals at varying stages of their careers

• Excellent interpersonal and relational skills, including the ability to foster relationships across campus and with external partners to achieve mutually beneficial goals

• Excellent strategic and integrated management, budgeting, and accounting skills

• Potential to participate in collaborative efforts to develop new funding streams, including grants, philanthropy, and fees

• Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills

• Understanding of and appreciation for risk management policies and procedures, and crisis management plans

• Ability to advocate for Student Affairs while understanding and communicating overarching campus priorities and opportunities

• Excellent communication, customer service, and organizational skills with attention to detail

• Doctorate Degree preferred. Experience across different institutions and a Master's or Doctorate Degree in a field related to Student Affairs are strongly preferred.

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, vitae/resume, and names and contact information for three professional references.Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Campus Information:

Penn State Brandywine - a thriving residential campus - is located on 112 acres, 20 miles west of center city Philadelphia. Penn State Brandywine's strengths are excellent teaching and research, student body, athletics, business and civic partnerships, and the Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement. Penn State Brandywine alumni are part of Penn State's world-wide 700,000+ alumni network.

More campus information can be found at https://www.brandywine.psu.edu/.

Penn State Brandywine is located in Media, PA, a popular suburb of Philadelphia, named one of the best places to live in Pennsylvania. Media is just 20 minutes from the Philadelphia Main Line and 45 minutes to center city. As a staff member at Penn State Brandywine, you will enjoy access to the arts, entertainment, sports, State Parks, Arboretums, restaurants, nightlife, and community events of the greater Philadelphia region while working alongside talented individuals from all walks of professional life.

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