Dean of Student Affairs

Responsibilities Supervises all departments concerning students: Admissions & Registration, Activities & Career Development and the library. Develop and supervise programs and policies that support the personal, social, cultural, and educational development of students. Assume responsibility for working with students on student-related academic affairs issues, such as Orientation, academic progression, academic support services, registration, and similar matters. Liaise with Admissions, the Registrar, Marketing, and Recruitment. Develop and oversee the Center for Teaching and Learning, initiating programs, workshops, and other faculty development activities to support instructional development such as innovation in teaching, appropriate use of instructional technology, student-centered pedagogues, and creating assessments for learning. Review, research, and develop a general education program, taking primary responsibility for those areas agreed upon, working with faculty and in collaboration with the DVCAA. Research and identify new academic majors in collaboration with the DVCAA and assist in locating partners. Assume responsibility for the oversight of the documentation for accreditation of new programs and program review in collaboration with the head of the IRO. Develop a comprehensive vision and strategy for student programs, policies, and services. Provide for student advocacy to facilitate and enhance communication between students, faculty and administration Expand and develop the Student Affairs staff; recruit, select, supervise, evaluate, and provide guidance and mentoring to them. Assess Student Affairs programs and services; plan and implement needed changes. Prepare, monitor and manage the annual Student Affairs budget. Advise students on personal, academic, and professional issues; direct them to other staff and/ or resources when appropriate; Develop and oversee an effective Significant experience with advising student clubs/organizations/student government. Supervisory experience of student staff, graduate students and/or professional staff. A commitment to provide an inclusive and welcoming campus climate for all.Core Competencies Excellent Communications Skills Innovative Planning and Organizing skills Leadership ManagementRequired Qualifications & Experience Must have a PhD Degree in a relevant field and preferably an associate professor at a recognized University. Preferred: A minimum of ten years working in Student Affairs/Higher Education in progressively or served as a assistance professor or associate professor.About The CompanyTAAHEED deliver pioneering recruitment solutions and consultancy services to MENA organizations that believe human capital is the major driver in building a ‘best-in-class’ team or company. TAAHEED offer Search & Selection, Project & Managed Service solutions across key practices, including; Construction & Development Banking & Financial Services Insurance IT & Telecommunications Engineering & Industry Shared Services (HR/Legal/Accountancy/Professional Support) Higher Education Recruitment / University (Faculty Staff) Media, Advertising, Marketing, PR & Communications Public SectorTAAHEED also are the regions number one contributor to Emiratization initiatives.#J-18808-Ljbffr