Director for Student Affairs and Recruitment
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SUNY College of Optometry seeks a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the *Director for Student Affairs and Recruitment* at the SUNY College of Optometry Upstate Extension program located in Syracuse, NY. This role is pivotal in shaping a supportive and enriching environment for our students and plays a crucial part in growing our student community. The Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of student life and leading our student recruitment efforts for the Syracuse campus. The position reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs and, in matters related to admissions and recruitment, to the Senior Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management. The position will also work closely with the extension site Director. This role will be based in Syracuse, New York. *Key Responsibilities:**Student Affairs: ** Oversee the delivery and continuous improvement of student support services, including counseling, health services, career advising, and other resources that enhance student well-being and academic success. * Manage and promote extracurricular activities that enrich the student experience, including student organizations, leadership development programs, and campus events. * Provide guidance and resources to students, addressing academic, personal, and social concerns. * Work closely with campus partners to integrate support services and activities into the broader student experience, ensuring alignment with institutional goals. * Develop and implement policies and programs that foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive campus environment. * Collaborate with the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) and other campus partners to address and resolve student conduct issues. * Ensure consistent application of institutional policies and procedures related to student behavior and disciplinary actions. * Manage and resolve student concerns and issues, ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment. * Work closely with faculty, staff, and other campus departments to support student retention and success. * Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success and retention. *Student Recruitment for Extension Campus:* * Collaborate with the main campus in New York City to execute comprehensive student recruitment strategies that attract a diverse and talented student body to the extension campus, ensuring alignment with overall institutional goals. * Represent the College at recruitment events, school fairs, and community outreach programs, fostering a unified presence and shared mission. * Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, advisors, and other key stakeholders. * Oversee the admissions process in partnership with the main campus, ensuring a smooth, seamless, and welcoming experience for prospective students at the extension campus. * Respond to prospective student inquiries, providing information and support for the extension campus to guide students toward the best fit for their educational goals. * Oversee joint degree and affiliation programs with regional colleges, ensuring these partnerships effectively promote a robust application pool and create pathways for prospective students to engage with both the extension and main campuses. *Administrative Duties:* * Coordinate with other departments to align student services with the school's academic programs. * Participate in strategic planning and implementation of school goals and initiatives. * Manage budgets related to student affairs and recruitment activities. * Report to the school leadership on student affairs and recruitment outcomes and strategies. *Required Qualifications:* * Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field. * Minimum of 3-4 years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs or a related field * Willingness and ability to travel extensively both within and outside the state. * Proven experience in student affairs and/or student recruitment. * Strong leadership and team management skills. * Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities. * Familiarity with the educational landscape and trends in student recruitment. * Ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders. * Experience developing policies, programs, or services that address the needs of a diverse community and promote equity and inclusion across the institution. *Preferred Qualifications:* * A Master's degree in Education, Counseling, or a related field. * Experience in an academic setting. Salary range is $80,000 to $90,000 and there is also a generous benefit package. 15 days of annual leave to start and 13 paid holidays per year. We are a qualifying employer in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. View our [Benefits at a Glance]( . The State University of New York, College of Optometry, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with disability, members of underrepresented groups, or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. 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