Director of Student Services

Job description

Director of Student Services Position Summary: The Director of Student Services is the primary point of first contact for students with problems or issues that may affect their ability to successfully complete their training program. This individual also plans and organizes student events such as graduation ceremonies, orientations, holiday parties and student award ceremonies. In addition, the Director of Student Services assists the Director of Education to ensure that acceptable retention rates are maintained. Skills/Competencies/Qualifications: - Is an empathetic and caring advocate for students. Gets to know the students and interact with them in positive ways. Realizes, however, that counseling for serious physical, emotional, and psychological issues may be beyond the scope of the student services position. - Monitors student retention rates and assist the DOE to meet retention rate requirements. Monitors student attendance and call students who have been absent for more than 2 days to determine if they can be assisted to return to school. - Is readily available by phone, Internet, and in person to meet with students who may need additional attention or assistance in order t...