Director Of Student Services

Pawnee Nation College

Job Title: Director of Student Services & Job Placement Coordinator
Classification: Department Director
Immediate Supervisor: Chief Academic Officer (CAO)/NACTEP Project Director
Position Summary:
Provide leadership, direction, support, resources, supervision and evaluation to the various programs within the Student Services Department. Major duties include assisting students in exploring career goals and assessments; high school dual credit opportunities through career and technical education and/higher education; meeting standards of college requirements; assisting with 
identifying potential employment opportunities for students; assisting students with resume development, job readiness skills, training for a career, employment applications, interview skills such as follow-up with interviews, social media management, and assisting students to meet with potential employers. The position will also assist students in attending College Career Days wherein the student may desire to transfer to other four-year institutions to continue their long-term educational goals. The position is expected to support students via formal academic instruction with classes such as Student Success Strategies, Career Survival, and classes in the candidate’s area of expertise.

Required Skills & Knowledge:
•  Program Development & Oversight: Plan, organize, and implement a wide range of programs and services, which may include academic advising, counseling, career services, disability support, 
student activities, health services, and orientation programs.
•  Provide valuable services to students by managing support services such as counseling services to students, career assessments, career exploration at the high school and higher education level, guidance, job placement and financial assistance including stipends, direct assistance, and scholarship resources.
•  Oversee student support programs and ensuring a positive college environment through services of academic advising and mental health support.
•  Create and manage programs and events for student engagement, social activities, and well-being.
•  Ensures compliance within university partnership policies to ensure services are delivered effectively and efficiently.
•  Analyzes data tracking student data to assess program effectiveness and make necessary improvements.
•  Implement, establish, and coordinate PNC’s NACTEP Student Stipend Program including oversight procedures as well as ensuring student retention in programs.
•  Establish, Implement, and Provide direct assistance through the establishment of necessary and reasonable cost of specific services of the Project’s CTE programs for special populations.
•  Must have experience in planning and assisting students in meeting personal development goals and perform Job Placement assistance for all participants in NACTEP programs.
•  Prepare and assess all NACTEP Certification and Associate degree program students to

•  measure foundational skills for Job and Career success with Work Keys National Career Readiness 
Assessments.
•  Connect program students directly with the Employ Oklahoma portal and create profiles for all students actively assisting in job placement.
•  Knowledge of federal and tribal programs and regulations to assist students in meeting self-development responsibilities academic programs.
•  Knowledge of program evaluation methods and relevant laws/regulations.
•  Proficiency in data analysis and standard office software applications.
•  Must have working knowledge of secondary and post-secondary education including career and technical education agency, tribal college, and community college requirements for student matriculation and transferring of credits attained.
•  Must have quality writing and counseling skills, must have strong interpersonal communication skills and be aware of personality nuances to communicate with students and prospective candidates 
for employment or program continuation.
•  Knowledgeable in the financial management of scholarships, Pell grant, and loans within institutions of higher education and concurrently enrolled High School students.
•  Assist students with financial aid forms, have the investigative knowledge to assist students communicating with funding agency and/or financial aid office of college or institution.
•  Must be able to foster cooperative working relationships with cohorts, academic partners, cohort members of public, and ability to coordinate with staff and students in a high school and college environment.
•  Maintain complete confidence in all matters of financial information and of student documentation.
•  Must be sensitive to the cultural qualities and needs of students, at times may have to interface with other institutions on students’ behalf, i.e., employment and transfer to other institutions of career and technical education and higher learning.
•  Must be qualified to teach classes in support of student services and a specific area within the college’s academic programs.
•  Supervises and coordinates meetings with tribal, local county and organizations related to student success and/or placement towards employment.
•  At all times incumbents must be a team player and represent the college with the public in a positive and professional manner.
•  Perform any additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
•  Must be able to travel on behalf of college.
•  Must have strong oral and written communication skills required for reporting of programs, and capability to serve as public resource person as necessary.
•  Regular attendance is required, including the ability to work 40 hours during the operating hours Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, including some evenings and weekends.
•  Must have at least five (5) years’ experience working in administrative environment of institution of higher education.
•  Must have experience working with budgets, knowledge of planning and developing master plan of outreach and public relations skills.
•  Master's Degree required and strong knowledge of American Indian culture.
•  All applicants must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license, auto insurance, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hiring.
•  Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test, must have clean record within the past five years and show proof of meeting all or any obligations towards clean driving record.