Associate Director, SA Administration

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Associate Director, Student Affairs Administration. - Boca Raton, FL.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Directs the general office operation for the Vice President for Student Affairs suite including the supervision of full-time and student staff. Takes minutes for all Vice President led meetings, ensuring that an historical record is kept, and that staff follow through on assignments.
• Assists in professionally resolving problems and inquiries from a wide range of internal and external constituents (students, families, other university departments, etc.)
• Serve as liaison between Deans, Directors and other departments to gather information to appropriately respond to student issues/concerns reaching the Vice President of Student Affairs.
• Oversees all Human Resources functions within the Division of Student Affairs. Serves as the primary point person to the Department of Human Resources on all personnel matters. Administers all selection processes for professional staff within Student Affairs including recruitment, campus interviews, and hiring.
• Coordinates monthly meetings and training for HR partners within the division ensuring that all university and divisional policies, regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Processes tuition fee waivers (as applicable) for student leaders/ employees. Provide reports to the Vice President on HR matters within the Division.
• Works with the FAU Career Center and divisional HR Partners to ensure that student staff training is aligned with divisional priorities.
• Works with student affairs leadership on professional development planning and staff success initiatives.
• Helps to arrange, coordinate, and support select Student Affairs projects, programs, and events (reservation of rooms, communicating with various FAU departments and outside vendors, internal communication with the event organizer(s).
• In coordination with the Vice President, manages various administrative responsibilities needed to achieve divisional goals. This may include, but not be limited to, coordinating travel related activities for the Vice President and Associate/Assistant Vice Presidents and other financial processes.
• Perform other job related duties assigned.
  
  

FAU Benefits And Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Flexible work arrangement plans
• Sick Leave Pool Program
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
  
  

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Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$60,000 - $65,000 per year.

College or Department:

Division of Student Affairs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8am -5pm. Some nights and weekends.

Application Deadline:

2025-04-28

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Resume

Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.