Senior Director, Student Services

Posting Number SAECC3795 Advertised Title Senior Director, Student Services Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number TBD Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department Educational Initiatives Minimum Position Qualifications Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience with in special education or related services.

OR Master's degree and a minimum of five (5) years of experience with in special education or related services.

Valid teaching license with a Special Education and/or Gifted/Talented endorsement required.

Special Conditions Initial screening will begin Friday, April 19, 2024 and will occur each Friday thereafter until a candidate has been identified.

The department is especially interested in candidates with a leadership credential.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule Posting Date 04/12/2024 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Commensurate with experience up to $105,000 annually Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle or feel, and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to walk.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions Special Instructions to Applicants All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.

Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position.

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system.

Required work experience is based on full time hours.

Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?

No Positions Supervised Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ● Consistently reliable and dependable.

● Delivers on commitments on a timely basis.

● Knowledge of academic principles and procedures in a K12 setting.

● Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

● Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students and the community.

● Skill in management through motivating, developing and directing performance of individuals and organizations.

● Knowledge of special education, English language education, and gifted and talented education ● Knowledge of related services for management purposes including speech language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, applied behavioral analysis, and nursing.

Additional Position Information The Senior Director of Student Services will ensure all University Schools uphold the tradition of academic excellence for all students established since our inception in 1912.

Leading the special education, gifted and talented education, multi-language learners, and all related service teams at University Schools, the Director of Student Services will ensure the systems and settings of University Schools are conducive for all learners to learn, thrive, and grow.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, Academics, the Director, Student Services will have a vital voice on the academics team at University Schools.

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