Dean of Student Services

JOB Note about Applying: Please check the application requirements at the end of this announcement. When applying, applicants will be required to submit a resume via the NEOED system, but there are other documents that are also required as part of this job application. Those can be added by selecting "Add Supplemental Attachment" on the attachments screen of your online application.YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AS DESCRIBED AT THE END OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB TO BE CONSIDERED.Once the position has been filled, each applicant will be notified by email. This process can take several weeks to complete after the application deadline. Salary Placement and Work Hours: This is a 12-month, full-time, probationary-only position. Placement will be on the B Salary Schedule with a range of $100,936-$143,669, dependent on education and applicable, verifiable work experience. Placement is determined by the President and Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Policy and salary schedule guidelines. A hired applicant with an earned doctorate would earn $2,000 per annum, prorated monthly. (The additional benefits package of this position totals an estimated 30% of the salary amount.) The work week is Monday through Friday, with evening and weekend work required at times to ensure student and program needs are met. Hours worked will be a minimum of 40 per week. Supervisory Responsibility: Yes Start Date: Spring 2026 EXAMPLE OF DUTIES JOB TITLE: Dean of Student ServicesESSENTIAL FUNCTION: The Dean of Student Services provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational management for all student services functions, including admissions; testing and placement; student orientation; registrar operations; the Center for College Success; the College and Career Planning Center; dual enrollment; scholarships; student activities; retention; advising; financial aid; and reverse transfer. This employee is under the direct organizational supervision of the President and must comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community College. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership & AdministrationProvide vision, leadership, and strategic planning for college admissions and student services programs, ensuring alignment with the College’s mission and the needs of the institutionSupervise, evaluate, and/or support personnel in the following offices: Admissions, Financial Aid, Center for College Success, College and Career Planning Center, Advising; Registrar; Dual Enrollment; and Reverse TransferSupervise the maintenance and security of student files, transcripts, and test scoresOversee student, parent, and scholarship orientation programs to ensure that all necessary information is dispensed to the appropriate audiencesServe as the Banner Student Functional LeadServe as the College Registrar, overseeing all functions of the Registrar’s Office, including, but not limited to, submissions to the National Student Clearinghouse, student record maintenance, report preparation, security of student and employee records, evaluation of transcripts, performance of software processes for beginning and end of term, and maintaining degree program softwareOversee the student placement testing programOversee advising and other processes in the Office of the Director of Advising as well as the College and Career Planning CenterOversee financial aid programsOversee the Center for College Success, including tutoring and developmental programsChair the Scholarship Committee and supervise the scholarship processServe as supervisor for all student organizations, clubs, and activitiesOversee the dual enrollment program, working closely with area high schools to ensure continued, successful relationships with high school administrators and superb services to dual enrollment studentsSupervise the college call campaign initiatives and TargetX programs for studentsOversee implementation of and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Oversee the evaluation of transfer-in credit, advanced placement credit, and non-traditional credit policiesOversee the enforcement of Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) guidelinesInstitutional and Student SupportAssist in finalizing the college calendar by scheduling online registration, early registration, and orientationsServe as the liaison concerning student disciplinary procedures according to institutional proceduresServe on the Title IX Team as an InvestigatorServe as the Alabama Transfers/AGSC Articulation OfficerServe as an international student advisor, including management of the SEVIS records according to the Department of Homeland Security RegulationsCoordinate the All USA/All Alabama Academic ProgramOversee the maintenance of DegreeWorksPrepare and adhere to the annual budgets of student servicesSubmit annual unit goals for the Admissions Office and coordinate with departmental directors regarding their submission of unit goals to ensure adherence to the institutional mission and directive goalsOversee compilation of documentation for SubpoenasServe on institutional committees as assignedActively participate in the Alabama Deans of Student Affairs Association (ADSAA)Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and Northeast Alabama Community CollegePerform other duties as assigned by the President SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Application Procedures/Additional Information: IMPORTANT!!! - Read all of the following information very carefully before you submit an application. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded to NEOED. Do not send transcripts or letters of recommendation to the NACC Human Resources or Registrar's Offices. These must be uploaded by the applicant as part of his or her application. To have a complete application, applicants must complete the online application form and submit the following documents on the "Attachments" screen of the online application. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the requirements are met.THERE ARE FIVE REQUIREMENTS1.A completed online application form (including three references)2.A current résumé that confirms skills, knowledge, abilities, and education as required (outlined in the job announcement)3.A separate transcript from each College attended (This means all of them, even if the credit shows on another transcript and even if it is from a community, junior, or technical college.) 4.Three signed letters of recommendation that (a) confirm experience and are (b) dated within one year of the application deadline. (c) One must be from the applicant's current or former supervisor, employer, or college instructor. (d) Each must have an actual signature or official electronic signature. Typed signatures and cursive fonts are NOT accepted. 5.A letter to the President indicating the reasons you are ideal for the position and what the mission of a community college is in your opinion.YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND MEET THE REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS OF THE JOB TO BE CONSIDERED.APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS: All applications must be submitted through the NEOED system. Click on the green "Apply" button at the top of this announcement to create or access your NEOED account. All application materials must be uploaded by the applicant to his or her account, including transcripts, resumes, letters of recommendation, etc., according to what is listed in the application requirements section by the application deadline. Do not submit an application until you have all required application materials uploaded. Applications are only accepted through the NEOED System. If you have questions, contact the Human Resources Office at 256.228.6001, ext. 2230. Technical questions about the NEOED website, account creation, and/or uploading or completing application materials should be directed to the NEOED helpline at 855-524-5627. A scanner and computer are available on campus for applicants who need to upload documents to the online application system. This service is free of charge and is available during normal operating hours of the TLC and Library. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Ms. Judith Lea in the Technology Learning Center (256.228.6001, ext. 2309) or Dr. Julia Everett (256.228.6001, ext. 2226) in the Library. Applications for the position will be reviewed to determine (1) if they are complete and (2) if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications required of the position. Interviews are then scheduled at the President’s discretion and will be conducted in person or through a web-interface such as Zoom, Skype, or Microsoft Teams. Applicants will be required to participate in an interview at their own expense. Official transcripts will be required of the finalist chosen for employment by the President. The President reserves the right to close the search at any point in the process. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Criminal Background Checks-In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Some applicants may be subject to fingerprint checks as required by the ACCS board policy. E-verify -Northeast Alabama Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Verification of Work Experience–As a condition of the employment offer, the applicant chosen to fill the position will be required to submit verification from previous and current employers to confirm the work experience stated in the application. The verification form, provided by the College to the applicant, must include the applicant’s beginning and ending dates of employment and job title; confirm if the employment was full time or part-time; and outline job duties. This information will be used to determine salary schedule placement and is required within fifteen (15) working days of acceptance of an employment offer. Equal Opportunity Employer –Northeast Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Northeast Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Northeast Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. Accreditation–Northeast Alabama Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associates degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Northeast Alabama Community College.