Bard College Berlin, A Liberal Arts University invites applications for a
HEAD OF STUDENT LIFE
Bard College Berlin seeks a senior staff member to lead our Student Life team. As the equivalent to a Dean of Student Life in a U.S. context, s/he will work closely with the University Leadership at Bard College Berlin and the Office of the Dean of Students at Bard College, Annandale, to create and sustain a supportive campus environment that complements the academic goals of the university and is responsive to diverse needs of students. The portfolio most centrally includes developing and implementing a comprehensive academic and mental health and wellness support strategy including individual student casework and crisis management; and developing and overseeing a communications strategy for the larger area of Student Life. This person will oversee the Residential Life Coordinator, the Student Affairs Officer, and the Student Life Assistant. S/he will report to the Associate Dean of the College.
Specific duties will include:
- Creating a comprehensive plan for the office of Student Life to complement academic offerings and to sustain and further develop an open, vibrant, intellectually curious, supportive and diverse community atmosphere
- Managing daily interface (communications) of students and the college in areas of Student Life
- Creating, updating and upholding college policies and regulations relating to Student Life
- Creating, implementing and overseeing support mechanisms related to sexual assault or gender-based violence as well as drug and alcohol abuse
- Fostering an understanding of diversity and social justice, and responding to the unique needs of various student populations, including a regular cohort of up to 40 visiting American students each term
- Developing formal and informal counseling structures and workshops for students
- 1 on 1 coaching for students in need of support
- Participating in the emergency on-call rotation system
Required qualifications:
- 3-5 years experience in a residential counseling environment, with a preference to higher education's Student Services, Residence Life or related offices, required;
- Supervisory experience of residence staff/student counselors desired
- An M.A., M.S.W. (Master of Social Work), or related degree in education, mental health, counseling or related fields in strongly preferred
- Ability to conduct trainings in areas such as: basic counseling and mediation; diversity; gender-based violence and other issues of sex and gender; drug and alcohol abuse; culture shock and intercultural competence
- Experience studying or working abroad and/or experience working with international populations
- Fluency in English required; German language ability highly desirable
We expect a starting date on or around July 1, 2017.
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV and list of referees to Izabela Westphalen at i.westphalen@berlin.bard.edu by March 1, 2017.
Bard College Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.
Job URL: http://www.berlin.bard.edu/about-us/employment/head-of-student-life/