Director, Student Services (NWSA)

Job Details

Job FamilyADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)Grade17Salary$81,298 - $101,622DepartmentNew World School of the ArtsReports ToProvost, NWSAClosing DateOpen Until FilledFLSA StatusExempt - Not Eligible for Overtime CompensationFirst Review DateSeptember 24, 2026

Position Overview

The Director of College Student Services is responsible for the delivery of all services related to Student Affairs, including recruitment, admissions, advisement, registration, orientation, enrollment management, financial aid, budget planning and implementation, international student issues, scholarships, student government, students with special needs, student activities, graduation, and alumni relations. The Director works with Miami Dade College and the University of Florida personnel to coordinate services involving all these areas and to resolve issues students face with the partner institutions and works closely with the high school Principal to coordinate the dual enrollment process for the high school. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College's District Board of Trustees.

What you will be doing

• Directs the activities of all student services for the New World School of Arts, but are not limited to: recruitment, enrollment management, orientation, registration, testing, academic advisement, financial aid, scholarships, student government, international student services, disabled student services, student life, student-related activities, and graduation as well as alumni relations
• Participates in the development and implementation of the recruitment efforts, audition and admission process, for Student Services and the four NWSA Arts divisions that include goals and objectives and spending allocations
• Participates in the identification and review of student needs and interests and provides for positive response to such changing needs
• Manages enrollment data including ethnic breakdown, gender, and credit count and certifies students for graduation for Miami Dade College and the University of Florida
• Provides leadership in planning and implementing student and staff related activities that includes freshman orientation, UF graduation and special events to meet the needs of the community
• Serves as advisor to student government, providing direction to develop and achieve yearly goals and expenditure of the student fees budget
• Participates in the development and distribution of talent based scholarships
• Provides leadership, direction and supervision to students and staff
• Participates in the budget development and implementation with responsibility for monitoring assigned budgets
• Coordinate with the ACCESS department to assist students with special needs.
• Serves on school, campus and College councils and assists in college-wide planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned disciplines or programs
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Master's degree and four (4) years of relevant work experience in Student Affairs
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of Miami Dade College and the University of Florida policies and procedures
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to develop and interpret enrollment management statistics
• Strong leadership qualities to promote excellent customer service in handling of student services.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of all student services processes, enrollment trends, and knowledge of the Miami Dade College and the University of Florida systems, NWSA artistic curriculum and the Miami Dade College academic curriculum.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software and specific computer programs related to area of responsibility
• Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evenings and weekends

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.