Dean, Student Services (Direct to Client)

The Dean - Student Services provides leadership and overall direction in a broad range of student support services and operations.

Base Salary TT$20,000

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and prepares an annual Student Services Plan, strategies and budget consistent with the overall organisational strategic and business plan.

• Oversees the student administrative process and programmes, inclusive of admissions, registration, career guidance and general student services.

• Plans, implements, monitors, reviews and reports on the student services, programmes and projects, including the formulation and management of an appropriate budget.

• Develops, implements and manages the student services policies and  procedures.

• Advises students on all educational and personal developmental matters.

• Monitors student performance, analyses problem areas, determines solutions and conducts interventions where necessary.  

• Identifies and resolves student concerns, coaches and devices useful strategies in order to meet students’ educational goals.

• Oversees the records management for students’ information.

• Develops strong relationships with Faculty and staff that provide student support services and resources.

• Coordinates the student orientation programmes.

• Provides activities related to student awareness and success.
• Facilitates student residential accommodation.
• Oversees the management of performance of staff under his/her supervision and provides and facilitates the coaching, training and career development where necessary. 

• Ensures the implementation of accreditation standards as outlined by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT).

• Any other job-related duties assigned by his/her immediate Supervisor/Manager or duly authorised officer

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Post graduate degree in education or related field from a recognised tertiary educational institution.
• Qualifications and experiences in counselling and psychology and social work would be an asset.      
• At least ten (10) years’ experience at a higher educational institution.