Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers.

Are you ready to change the world? Apply now! https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/493470/assistant-dean-off-campus-common

Job Summary

The Assistant Dean for Off Campus Commons is responsible for providing support for Clustered Learning, Advocacy and Support for students (CLASS) through the implementation of programs and services for students living in the off-campus commons. In addition, the Assistant Dean, will oversee all elements of the Safe Ride program. The incumbent will develop all policies and procedures, marketing strategies, data collection methods and provide daily management for 1525 15th Street facility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in student personnel, higher education administration, or counseling or related area.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a closely related position in Student Affairs with preference for experience directly working with commuter and/or off campus students
• Ability to travel to on-campus and off-campus locations within the Capital District as a requirement of on-call duties
• A relevant combination of education, training and directly related experience may be substituted for the master's degree

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of commuter students and services, and national best practices
• Demonstrated understanding of student and identity development theory and ability to apply constructs in programming
• Experience in development of programs and services for off-campus or commuter services
• Experience responding appropriately to student concerns and manage student issues
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated problem solving and project management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

Shift: Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel: Local travel between campus locations only

Driving: Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

COVID-19 Pandemic Protocols

Rensselaer welcomes undergraduate and graduate students to campus for an in-person academic experience. To support this experience, all faculty and staff are expected to work primarily onsite.

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Rensselaer requires all faculty and staff to be vaccinated (and boosted when eligible) against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Work Location: One location

Please Note :
ajayjain.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, ajayjain.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.