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Alaska Pacific University Assistant to the Dean of Students in Anchorage, Alaska

**[ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN OF STUDENTS/ DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES COORDINATOR

[The Assistant to the Dean of Students primarily provides professional and secretarial[ support to the Dean of Students.

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  • Assist the Dean of Students in organizing the functions associated with the office including scheduling, compiling student data, processing paperwork, preparing reports, and maintaining confidential records appropriately.
  • Monitor divisional budgets, prepare budget reports, and conduct analysis of accounting documents as requested.
  • Maintain student affairs office and divisional filing systems.
  • Represent Student Affairs Team at meetings when requested.
  • Co-advise student government, help student leaders understand procedures, and train students in processing required forms.
  • Oversee the ASAPU budget and assist/train the ASAPU Treasurer.
  • Hire, train, and supervise student workers in the Student Leadership Center and the Academic Support Center.
  • Help coordinate and implement student orientation programs throughout the academic year.
  • Assist in the development of student affairs publications including the Student Handbook and ASAPU Club/Organization and Advisor Handbook.
  • Coordinate with Student Financial Services the Student Leadership Award program throughout the year.
  • Serve as the university's point of contact and coordinator for student Disability Support Services.
  • Secure and process confidential documents and information regarding student disability support matters.
  • Prepare and administer Disability Support Services (DDS) budget.
  • Review and edit annually the Disability Support Services Handbook.
  • Develop an improved web presence to provide information for disability support.
  • Develop and provide DSS training for faculty to understand the learning accommodation process.
  • Work on special projects involving multiple internal offices.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

  • Knowledge of ADA compliance.
  • Skill in customer service including skill in working with diverse populations.
  • Skill in both written and verbal communication.
  • Skill in working with MS Word, MS Excel, and student information systems.
  • Skill in effectively resolving customer complaints and concerns.
  • Skill in fostering a cooperative work environment.
  • Skill in performing well under pressures associated with customer demands.
  • Skill in effectively communicating and working with both internal and external customers.
  • Skill in working with limited supervision in a complex multi-task environment while carrying out special projects involving multiple internal offices and outside organizations.

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