Brooklyn, New York, United States
In my role as Chief Student Affairs Officer, I provide strategic direction and leadership for all aspects of Student Affairs, which includes Student Engagement and Leadership, Health and Counseling Services, Disability Resources and Residence Life. I serve as the college's Chief Disciplinary Officer and Assistant Title IX Coordinator. I chair the college's Case Management Team and oversees new student Orientation. I serve as spokesperson for parent programs, domestic and international admissions events and orientation programs.
Oversaw capital projects for residential with an annual budget of $2,000,000. Oversaw the work of two property management companies employed by the University to ensure financial success and positive community relations, and proper facilities management. Managed the negotiation and signing of leases for more than 250 residential and commercial units. Served as Compliance Officer for all University owned properties, overseeing response to violations. Oversaw projects to ensure code compliance related to building and fire requirements.
I served as chief departmental liaison to University academic units, Counseling and Health Services, Security Services and community agencies regarding student mental health issues. I managed crisis follow-up activities including parental notification, collaboration with senior staff from University Counseling Services, University Health Services, Public Safety, Disability Services, Facilities, academic deans and Office of Legal Council. I oversaw all aspects of crisis management for a department consisting of 400 first responders to a population of 12,000 residents, including the training and supervision of professional staff to ensure accountability and effective delivery of service. I designed systems to respond to student concerns/emergencies, initiating, interdepartmental review of established protocols ensure that various departments are collaborating its crisis response efforts to ensure a seamless response. I chaired Special Accommodations Evaluation Committee, consisting of senior staff from Counseling Services, Health Services and Disability Services, ensuring ADA compliance as well as advocacy for students with special needs. I served as liaison between students, parents, community members and university offices by identifying priorities and setting policy, apprising students of policies, making referrals to campus resources; providing on-going assessment and follow up. I served as departmental spokesperson, parent programs for admissions events and orientation programs. I coordinated departmental Student Mediation Service and supervised professional staff in handing difficult student issues. Finally, I developed the Freshman Mentor Program and a University-wide Student Support Network.
I performed face-to-face assessment/intervention, determining level of risk, ability to care for self, assessed appropriate treatment plans and formulated five axis diagnoses. I utilized commitment paperwork for the safety of clients and others.
Leading a team of 14 Resident Assistants, we cultivated a supportive living and learning environment for 500 students. I served as primary judicial officer and responded to emergencies for a residential population of 2000 students.