Director of Student Services

SUMMARY:

The Director of Student Services is responsible for all aspects of the admissions, business office, and student activities programs at the Natchez Campus and the Simpson County Center.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position supervises and provides direction to staff engaged in student services.
• Facilitates orientation process for new employees in the area.
• Implements university and department policies.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with college policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES::

1. Supervises the implementation of the student services program.
2. Supervises the business office, bookstore, and admissions office.
3. Supervises campus security and building safety.
4. Supervises the overall activities of clubs and organizations on campus.
5. Ensures disability services are available for students.
6. Responsible for advising and/or assigning advisors for students.
7. Supervises eLearning programs and services.
8. Prepares and administers the budget for Student Services areas.
9. Assists, as assigned, in the recruitment of new students.
10. Handles general supervision of registration.
11. Establishes and maintains student records for the Simpson County Center and follows legal guidelines in the release of student information.
12. Receives and evaluates transcripts from other institutions.
13. Sends a notice to instructors of all adds, drops, and withdrawals.
14. Assists the Director of Veterans Services with certifying enrollment for eligible veterans and acts as a liaison between the veterans and the Director of Veterans Services regarding benefits from veterans’ programs.
15. Handles excessive absence appeals for the academic program at the Simpson County Center.
16. Evaluates all student records for graduation eligibility.
17. Develops and implements annual assessment plans and compiles data/results for inclusion in the College’s Annual Assessment Report.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.