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POSITION TITLE: Dean of Student Retention and Completion POSITION #: 100295 POSITION STATUS: Full-Time FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Vice President Student Affairs SUPERVISES: Student Life Staff CAMPUS: Trinidad Campus POSITION SUMMARY: The Dean of Student Recruitment and Completion (DRC) position at Trinidad State College (TSC) is a full-time (12 month), on campus professional position that carries responsibility for administering and supervising student life, student government, student conduct and student retention programming. The Dean will provide inclusive, growth-mindset leadership, innovative vision and a commitment to retention programs as well as the centennial goals of the college. In addition, the Dean will act as the senior student conduct advisor, overseeing the student conduct processes. A creative problem solver and collaborator, the ideal candidate will create a positive and engaged culture. The position is located on the Trinidad Campus but serves the entire institution. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include an institutional approach to oversee and develop comprehensive retention programming involving social and educational student development. This will be accomplished through the following duties: • Create, attend, support and promote Student Activities. Ensure promotions for programs and activities are posted/advertised in a timely manner. Infuse student development, prevention programming and compliance requirements into activities. • Develop data driven retention strategies to serve student populations on both campuses. • Promote and enforce a secure environment. Work closely with security to coordinate security coverage at events. • Maintain daily office hours and offer a high degree of availability and visibility for all students. • Oversee and support the distribution of records including student activities, SGA meetings, agendas and minutes. • Serve as the Senior Student Affairs Officer overseeing the Student Code of Conduct process. Enforce college and departmental policies and regulations in alignment with TSC guidelines. • Work with the Residence Hall Director to update the Residence Life Handbook annually. • Serve as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team. Advise, counsel, and make student referrals as needed. • Develop and maintain budgets by preparing spending plan and recording all expenditures for activities, events and programming in coordination with supervisor. • Lead and support college retention initiatives including but not limited to orientation, welcome week, online tutoring, academic support, end of year programs and graduation, Student Life and prevention programming. Participate and lead activities on both campuses • Serve as an institutional advisor. Focus on serving undeclared students and/or students that do not quality for grant support. • Create collaborative relationships with other departments and college personnel. • Participate in assessment and continuous improvement in activities and reporting. Oversee the assessment and effectiveness of student life, activities and community programs. • Develop relationships with students to help them be successful at TSC • Supervise and support the Student Life coordination of athletic game day, pregame and half-time activities for students. TSC Mascot on the Trinidad Campus, coordinate similar Mascot activities on the Valley campus • Supervise the updates to the TSC website regarding Student Life, Student Activities, and SGA at TSC • Maintain database of current students. Identify and target communication for different student groups. • Leader with the Early Alert team. Design and distribute communications to support and retain students. • Serves as a key leader in ensuring that the college is meeting its retention and enrollment goals. • Implements, maintains and reports data to evaluate the progress of students from outreach through enrollment. • Collaborates with Financial Aid, Advising and other Student Services Departments in order to maximize efforts and meet goals. • Maintains knowledge of best practices, new developments and innovative enrollment strategies in community colleges and higher education; recommends changes to maintain relevance of programs and services to meet student and institutional needs. • Other duties as assigned REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Master’s Degree field from a regionally accredited institution • Experience in higher education • Willing to travel and serve both campuses of the institution • Supervisor experience NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: • Candidate is responsible at an institutional level. It is expected time will be spent on both campuses to meet job duties. The successful candidate must submit to and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. • This position has been identified by the U.S. Department of Education as a Campus Security Authority. As a Campus Security Authority, the incumbent in this position is required to report crimes that they become aware of to the Vice President of Student Services or Human Resources Department at Trinidad State College. SALARY: Salary is $58,000 - $60,000 based on experience. This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment with a full benefit package including health, dental, vision, and retirement. Application Instructions For consideration, an applicant must submit the following: • A letter addressing the professional qualifications listed in the position description • A current resume or a current curriculum vitae • Unofficial Transcripts (of highest education attained) • The names and telephone numbers of at least three (3) references from persons in a position to evaluate the applicant's expertise as it relates to the position requirements. IMPORTANT NOTE: Travel and/or relocation expenses are the responsibility of the candidate and are not reimbursed by the College. CLOSING DATE: To ensure consideration, materials must be received in Human Resources by Friday, September 17, 2021 5pm (MST). Application screening will begin immediately and only the most qualified candidates will receive further consideration. This position will remain open until filled. SUBMIT ABOVE APPLICATION MATERIALS TO TSC Search Committee: Dean of Student Retention and Completion ATTN: Yvette Atencio, Director of Human Resources 600 Prospect Street, Campus Box 181 Trinidad, CO 81082 (719) 846-5538 Email: [email protected] Fax: (719) 846-5067 (direct fax, does not require cover sheet) Inquiries Yvette Atencio, Human Resources Director – (800) 621-8752, ext. 5538 or 719-846-5538 Kerry Gabrielson, Vice President Student Affairs – (800) 621-8752, ext. 5643 or 719-846-5643 Notice of Non-Discrimination Trinidad State College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law, or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policies 3-120 or 4-120. Individuals affiliated with the College shall not be subjected to unlawful discrimination and/or harassment on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, religion, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law (also known as “civil rights laws”), including protections against retaliation and for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies, in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Board recognizes that the quality of instruction and educational opportunities for all are enhanced when the diversity of the community served is represented in the workforce. The Board also recognizes that women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities have been historically underutilized in the higher education workforce. The College has designated its Director of Human Resources as its Affirmative Action Officer/Equal Opportunity Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For information, contact the Director of Human Resources at Trinidad State College, 600 Prospect Street, Trinidad, CO, 81082, 719-846-5538. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844- 3417. Notice to All Applicants Former employees of the Colorado Community College system or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your application/within your application materials. All materials submitted become the property of Trinidad State College and will not be returned. The State of Colorado must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act/1986. If hired, you will be required to provide documents to show your identity and authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired. Colorado fiscal rules require all new employees to be on direct deposit. ABOUT TRINIDAD STATE COLLEGE Trinidad State College is designated as Hispanic Serving Institute (HSI), and is a state-supported, two-year institution of higher education. The College was established by an act of the State Legislature in 1925, and is the oldest public two-