Dean of Students

Harper College Student Engagement Division Leadership

Provides leadership for the Student Engagement Division including the Center for Student Involvement, Student Conduct, Theatre and Box Office operations, Department of Campus Recreation, Health & Recreation Center, and Employee and Student Wellness program. Promotes student responsibility, civility, and engagement by facilitating the student conduct process, overseeing the Harper Early Alert Team (HEAT) and coordinating campus compliance with Title IX.

General Administration :

Provides vision, strategic direction, policy interpretation, procedural implementation, program compliance, leadership, supervision, support, and evaluation for the effective operation of the functional areas of the division, Department of Student Involvement, Department of Campus Recreation, Theatre and Box Office operations, the student Conduct program, and the Employee and Student Wellness program.

Provides for an effective two-way channel of communication between the administration and staff to ensure the integrity of the Division programs. Articulates and interprets administrative decisions and College policies. Schedules and conducts regular meetings with the Division. Demonstrates leadership in the core values of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence within the Division and across the College. Appreciates and supports diversity of faculty, staff, and students.

Contributes to the success of the College's Strategic Plan.

Conducts Title IX, threat assessment, and student conduct investigations.

Coordinates the College's compliance with Title IX and related laws, by ensuring timely response to Title IX complaints, conducting / overseeing investigations, reviewing and revising policies and procedures, monitoring outcomes and trends, ensuring provision of interim and permanent remedies where appropriate, guiding campus prevention education, and providing training for those involved in the investigation and / or resolution process.

Educates faculty and staff about student / faculty rights, campus resources, classroom behavior management techniques, Title IX compliance, and informal / formal methods of conflict resolution. Provides consultation to faculty / staff about individual student situations. Provides consultation and guidance to offices and programs regarding students' rights and procedural matters. Oversight of the Harper Early Alert Team (HEAT), including ensuring members have access to training and resources, serving as oversight for case management, approving formal recommendations on behalf of the team, developing materials for the campus, maintaining team records, and maintaining up to date procedures.

Manages vision and strategic direction for Health and Recreation Center (HRC). Ensures compliance with Intergovernmental agreements. Evaluates reports, monitors student utilization of the ambulatory care facility, and implements a strategic plan for student health and wellness.

Oversight and participation on the Joint program and Advisory Committee, which encompasses all HRC user groups. Stewards and reconcile the interests of Academics, Continuing Education, Facilities, building operator, Northwest Community Hospital, and preferred programming provider within the HRC. And makes the recommendation for scheduling and usage with the facility.

Serves as direct report for HRC management company director and oversees adherence to the management agreement between Harper and the management company. Ensures that management company functions within the agreed upon budgetary guidelines. Ensures the management company staff meet the standards, rules, and behavior expectations of Harper College employees. Evaluates HRC offerings and make recommendations for student programming including wellness, and other student engagement events.

Develops and recommends an operating budget for the Division (education, auxiliary, and grant funds) and assumes responsibility for the management of the adopted budget for the current fiscal year. Allocates resources and implements procedures for the request, purchase, and maintenance of Division equipment and supplies, and maintains accurate inventory control. Manages supplemental health care account for qualified students who receive services from Northwest Community Hospital. Pursues appropriate grant opportunities for programs and facilities within the Division.

Serves as an agent of the College within the community as related to the Division. Promotes the visibility of the Division within the College and within the larger Harper community. Is committed to regular professional development to acquire new skills and knowledge to promote effective academic leadership for the Division and the College. Responsible for other duties assigned by the Associate Provost. Evaluates the Division staff to ensure quality programs and student services and provides encouragement for professional development activities. Assumes primary responsibility for recruitment of staff within the division. Assures appropriate orientation of all new employees within the Division and departments. Assesses staffing needs and makes recommendations to the Associate Provost.