POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Search Reopened

DATE: October 3, 2008

POSITION TITLE: Dean of Student Affairs (Full-time 12-months)

SALARY: Level 6 Confidential Unit ($45,488 to $64,745)

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have at least five years experience in educational administration at the Executive Level. A Master’s Degree in Education, Psychology, or other related human development fields is required. A doctorate is preferred. Applicant must have excellent organizational, problem solving and supervisory/communication skills; knowledge of the various functions in a college setting; knowledge of enrollment and retention management concepts and models; in depth understanding of student development theory and the needs of traditional and nontraditional students; and knowledge of data driven decision making.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This confidential full-time benefited position reports directly to the President of the College. The position

· Directs, supervises and coordinates student development activities

· plans, organizes, administers and evaluates a comprehensive strategic enrollment management system;

· directs, supervises and coordinates retention activities in conjunction with the Assistant Dean of Students;

· directs, supervises and coordinates the offices of Admissions and Financial Aid;

· prepares written reports that detail evaluative data and performance outcomes for enrollment management strategies and for state and federal grant objectives;

· plans with faculty and administrators to identify key enrollment management strategies to maintain optimum enrollment levels for the College;

· and reviews, approves and monitors budgets associated with all program activities.

APPLICATION

PROCEDURE: Initial review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter, resume, and three (3) letters of professional reference including telephone numbers:

Rochaline Gertloff

Human Resource & Payroll Technician

Kennebec Valley Community College

92 Western Avenue

Fairfield, ME 04937-1367

Kennebec Valley Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and employer. For more information, please call 453-5123.