Director of Student Affairs

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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, Ethics and Civic Engagement, Finance and Business, 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 Athletics, 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, leading continued transition to a residential campus, 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, and abilities:

• 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, and athletics

• 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 student diversity, equity, and inclusion supported by a track record of actions and achievements

• 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 and a sense of humor

This position typically requires a Master’s Degree or higher; Doctorate Degree preferred, plus six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience across different institutions and a Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a field related to Student Affairs are strongly preferred.

This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks in line with the requirements of the position. 

For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, vitae/resume, statement of commitment to student diversity, equity, and inclusion with examples of actions and achievements, and names and contact information for three professional references. Review of candidates will begin March 1, 2023 and continue until the position has been filled.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Founded in 1855, The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is a world class research university and Pennsylvania’s only land-grant institution, a driver of job creation, economic development, and student career success. Penn State enrolls over 90,000 students in one University, 24 campuses and online. Penn State Brandywine – a thriving residential campus – is located on 112 acres, 20 miles west of center city Philadelphia. Penn State Brandywine’s headcount enrollment approximates 1,400 students, >40% students of color, from 13 states and nations around the world. Penn State Brandywine’s principal strengths are excellent teaching and research, a diverse study body, athletics, business and civic partnerships, and the Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement. Penn State Brandywine’s 100,000+ alumni are part of Penn State’s world-wide 670,000+ alumni network.

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, a diverse study body, athletics, business and civic partnerships, and the Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement. Penn State Brandywine’s 100,000+ alumni are part of Penn State’s world-wide 670,000+ alumni network.

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, night life, and community events of the greater Philadelphia region while working with a diverse and close-knit community of professionals.

Penn State offers a competitive and generous benefits package for full-time staff which includes:

• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage

• Retirement plans

• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and dependent children to attend Penn State

• Paid time off including holidays, vacation, sick days, and paid parental leave

• Flexible work arrangement options

Visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for additional information about benefits.

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