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Student Affairs Generalist

The Student Affairs Generalist supports and provides critical services to the vibrant, inclusive, and student-centered campus environment at one or more of the University's Commonwealth Campuses; provides broad-based support across multiple functional areas, including but not limited to student engagement, student success initiatives, student conduct, disability services, wellness programming, orientation, and career development; works collaboratively with campus partners to enhance the holistic student experience and ensure students have access to the resources needed for personal, academic, and professional growth.

• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate programs that promote student involvement, sense of belonging, and leadership development
• Support student organizations through advising, training, and administrative guidance; assist with campus events and student-led initiatives
• Provide assistance, advocacy, and support to students across a broad spectrum of issues and concerns such as behavioral and/or psychological challenges, social or adjustment problems, academic related challenges, and financial issues
• Provide outreach to students, faculty, and staff regarding students in crisis and with early-alert interventions; serve as an on-call staff member as required
• Provide comprehensive case management for students in distress or crisis; identify and communicate possible intervention steps and procedures; provide assistance, advocacy, and support; coordinate resources
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement strategies that promote persistence and completion
• Support the administration of student conduct processes, including case management, documentation, student meetings, and educational sanctions
• Promote an educational and restorative approach to resolving behavioral concerns; assist with policy communication and prevention programming
• Design, oversee, and implement programming and services that support the representation, engagement, retention, and success of specific populations, underrepresented groups, or those experiencing barriers to success
• Assist in reviewing accommodation requests and supporting the implementation of approved accommodations
• Work with faculty, staff, and students to promote accessibility and inclusive learning environments; maintain confidentiality and compliance with ADA, Section 504, and institutional policies
• Partner with campus health, counseling, and wellness offices to promote holistic well-being initiatives; support programs related to mental health, stress management, substance use prevention, and overall wellness
• Support the planning and execution of new student orientation, transition, and welcome programs; contribute to communication strategies for students and families
• Provide career guidance, resume reviews, and job search support to students
• Assist with employer outreach, career fairs, workshops, and professional development events
• Promote experiential learning opportunities such as service learning, internships, co-ops, and mentorships
• Assist in training student leaders, orientation leaders, and/or peer mentors
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00