Student Affairs Manager

Woods Hole, Massachusetts (in person)

Sea Education Association (SEA), www.sea.edu, invites applications for a year ‘round, full-time, in person Student Affairs Manager.

About SEA: Sea Education Association (SEA) is a non-profit educational institution and an internationally recognized leader in undergraduate ocean education. Since 1971, SEA has educated undergraduate, high school and gap year students about the world’s oceans through its Boston University accredited study abroad program, SEA and other programs. SEA is located on Cape Cod in the oceanographic research community of Woods Hole (Falmouth) and owns and operates two sailing research vessels: the SSV Corwith Cramer in the Atlantic Ocean and the SSV Robert C. Seamans in the Pacific.

SEA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ candidates. SEA is committed to the development of a multicultural environment. We value input of multiple viewpoints and perspectives across the organization; our goal is to create an academic and working community that is rich in cultural, social and intellectual diversity.

Reporting to the Academic Dean, this key position at SEA is responsible for providing a positive student experience for field-based academic programs with up to 100 students at a time on the SEA campus in Woods Hole, in remote field locations at sea, and overseas in coastal communities. In cooperation with the Academic Dean, the Student Affairs Manager oversees all aspects of student life for SEA undergraduate, high school, and gap year programs. This position works closely with students, faculty, and staff to facilitate an SEA student experience that fosters participant success, with the primary objective of maximizing safety and providing students the support they need to succeed academically, culturally, and socially.  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Oversees student life for SEA undergraduate and high school programs[AE1] , which includes a range of responsibilities such as hiring and supervising program assistants, managing non-academic student issues such as physical and mental health concerns, and communicating with parents/home institutions/partners as needed.
2. Pre-program preparation and student communication: Coordinate medical reviews, visa processing, travel plans, learning and physical accommodations requests, and field questions from students and families beginning 90 days before the program start date.[AE2] 
3. Maintain a knowledge of best practices in study abroad/experiential programming, including health and safety protocols, risk management, and crisis response.
4. Serve as a co-chair of SEA’s DEI committee; develop resources and implement policies focused on contemporary best practices in higher education related to issues of belonging, accessibility, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s in student affairs or related field strongly preferred

Minimum of three years’ experience in student affairs in an educational setting, preferably with higher education or experiential programs. 

Must relate strongly to SEA’s mission and approach to interdisciplinary and field-based programs focused on the ocean

Understanding of current practices in student support, success, and well-being: Title IX, LGBTQIA+, learning styles, mental health issues

Excellent administrative and organizational skills, strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, and strong supervisory skills and experience.  

The ability to work under pressure and towards specific goals with a team of educational professionals. 

Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends and be on-call to address student issues when programs are in session. Occasional overnight domestic and international travel is required.

 BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

Salary is $55,000 to $65,000, commensurate with experience.

SEA offers a full benefits package which includes health, dental, vision and life insurances; retirement plans; Aflac; flexible spending accounts; and generous vacation/sick/personal time and holidays.

This position is eligible for Fridays off when approved by Academic Dean. Working on Fridays, evenings, or weekends may be required.

HOW to APPLY

Please send a cover letter and resume to StudentAffairsSearch@sea.edu. Questions may be sent to this email address as well. Application materials accepted until September 15, 2024. References upon request.