Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College’s Division of Student Affairs & Institutional Diversity is seeking a full time Dean of Students to join their team.
The Division offers a broad range of support services to help students achieve success as a college student and beyond. We work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and the community to support student engagement, diversity and inclusion as well as learning and success at Hawkeye Community College. Our team promotes the continuous improvement of the college experience by helping students to connect, collaborate and commit to engage in activities, programs, and opportunities as they achieve their goals. If you want to make a difference on behalf of students, then this will be ideal for you!
As the Dean of Students, you are responsible for providing leadership in promoting a comprehensive program of student services that emphasizes a student-centered and holistic approach towards achieving student success. Additionally, you would administer all student development and services to include but not limited to: assessment, career planning activities, academic advising, academic evaluations (degree audits), transfer advising, programming, student employment referral, food pantry services, and student support/care.
This role in particular touches so many areas of student services and has the ability to shape the overall experience for current and future students. You will be able to serve as a leader and liaison between departments, administrators and students in assessing and responding to the needs of the student body. This work can be very rewarding in being able to mobilize resources or connecting students with colleagues to provide additional layers of support. It is critical to the mission of the college and the well-being and success of our campus community.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Serves as the Title IX Coordinator for Students, and is responsible for the Student Conduct Code and student discipline.
Oversees the Student Services Office to include Evaluation and Testing, Make-up Testing/Testing Center, Advising and Orientation, Student Care Coordination, International Student Services/Study Abroad, Student Accessibility Services, Career Services, Veterans Services, and Student Activities.
Hires, supervises, and evaluates professional staff including the Associate Dean of Students, coordinators, advisors, and support staff.
Prepares and monitors budgets for the various areas of Student Services as well as the Student Activities budget(s).
Maintains collaborative relationship with Academic Affairs Deans regarding transfer issues (course scheduling/registration new course offerings, student issues, Career Exploration) and technical issues (program updates and pre-technical scheduling).
Directs an enhanced academic assessment system to include but not be limited to ACCUPLACER, ALEKS, ACT, CLEP, FAA and other professional certifications.
Serves as a resource person for international student activities and diversity issues in the academic curriculum and co-curricular programming.
Oversees student identification card distribution and Food Pantry.
Administers the student grievance process to include serving as ombudsman for student concerns.
Liaison with local, state, and federal agencies and other educational institutions.
Responsible for Student Conduct issues and questions. Collaborates with Public Safety regarding student conduct concerns.
Establishes a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership.
Balances the needs of the individual while upholding the policies and processes of the College while considering equity for all students.
Deals effectively with emotionally charged situations and disruptive individuals and uses professional and appropriate language and behavior to provide positive college experiences.
Administers and manages the student emergency fund requests.
Collaborates and consults with Deans and with Student Affairs Leadership Team members on academic and/or student issues and concerns.
Conducts, arranges, and manages the hearings for Final Grade Appeals, Academic Integrity Violation Appeals, and Student Conduct Code violations. Directs the Title IX investigatory process for students.
Interprets federal ADA and Section 504 regulations and formulates institutional policies and procedures for serving qualified students with disabilities.
Prepares Student Conduct and Title IX (Sexual Harassment) trainings for students. Creates class/program presentations to students along with Public Safety, Student Health Clinic, and local non-profit.
Collaborates with legal counsel on Student Conduct Code updates and issues as well as with Title IX -Sexual Harassment Code updates (or rewrite) and issues.
Establishes and maintains relationships with the community, legislative bodies, commissions, accrediting agencies while representing the college and student services.
Analyzes data to develop long-range plans, establish objectives, and improve plans in student services.
Participates on internal and external committees or advisory boards as assigned.
Serves on the President’s Leadership Committee.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, or related field.
Five (5) years of experience in a leadership position as a student affairs professional in a post-secondary setting.
Must possess supervisory skills.
Working knowledge of pertinent federal statutes and regulations.
Knowledge of modern practices and techniques used in student support such as advising, counseling, assessment, and general and student services and practices.
Working knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal monitoring.
Demonstrated ability to obtain certifications to include Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) OR Designated School Official (DSO) in order to access SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program).
Knowledge of pertinent federal statutes and regulations, particularly Title IX as well as SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program).
Knowledge of student development theory.
Demonstrated ability to obtain cooperation from others and build consensus in difficult work situations.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Dean or Associate/Assistant Dean of Students.
Experience in higher education with an emphasis on community/junior colleges.
Student Services experience such as registration, testing, veteran services, student activities, student conduct and international student services.
Experience with student crisis response best practices.
Experience working with BIPOC, first-generation, limited income, non-tradition or disproportionately impacted students in a higher education setting.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with occasional hours during the evening and on weekends.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting, classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full-time, exempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement and remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Please share why you are interested in serving as the Dean of students at Hawkeye Community College as well as how the position fits within your professional goals.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload a minimum of 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit an online application and all required materials by Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Job Summary
Hawkeye Community College’s Division of Student Affairs & Institutional Diversity is seeking a full time Dean of Students to join their team.
The Division offers a broad range of support services to help students achieve success as a college student and beyond. We work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and the community to support student engagement, diversity and inclusion as well as learning and success at Hawkeye Community College. Our team promotes the continuous improvement of the college experience by helping students to connect, collaborate and commit to engage in activities, programs, and opportunities as they achieve their goals. If you want to make a difference on behalf of students, then this will be ideal for you!
As the Dean of Students, you are responsible for providing leadership in promoting a comprehensive program of student services that emphasizes a student-centered and holistic approach towards achieving student success. Additionally, you would administer all student development and services to include but not limited to: assessment, career planning activities, academic advising, academic evaluations (degree audits), transfer advising, programming, student employment referral, food pantry services, and student support/care.
This role in particular touches so many areas of student services and has the ability to shape the overall experience for current and future students. You will be able to serve as a leader and liaison between departments, administrators and students in assessing and responding to the needs of the student body. This work can be very rewarding in being able to mobilize resources or connecting students with colleagues to provide additional layers of support. It is critical to the mission of the college and the well-being and success of our campus community.
Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.
Essential Job Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Serves as the Title IX Coordinator for Students, and is responsible for the Student Conduct Code and student discipline.
Oversees the Student Services Office to include Evaluation and Testing, Make-up Testing/Testing Center, Advising and Orientation, Student Care Coordination, International Student Services/Study Abroad, Student Accessibility Services, Career Services, Veterans Services, and Student Activities.
Hires, supervises, and evaluates professional staff including the Associate Dean of Students, coordinators, advisors, and support staff.
Prepares and monitors budgets for the various areas of Student Services as well as the Student Activities budget(s).
Maintains collaborative relationship with Academic Affairs Deans regarding transfer issues (course scheduling/registration new course offerings, student issues, Career Exploration) and technical issues (program updates and pre-technical scheduling).
Directs an enhanced academic assessment system to include but not be limited to ACCUPLACER, ALEKS, ACT, CLEP, FAA and other professional certifications.
Serves as a resource person for international student activities and diversity issues in the academic curriculum and co-curricular programming.
Oversees student identification card distribution and Food Pantry.
Administers the student grievance process to include serving as ombudsman for student concerns.
Liaison with local, state, and federal agencies and other educational institutions.
Responsible for Student Conduct issues and questions. Collaborates with Public Safety regarding student conduct concerns.
Establishes a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership.
Balances the needs of the individual while upholding the policies and processes of the College while considering equity for all students.
Deals effectively with emotionally charged situations and disruptive individuals and uses professional and appropriate language and behavior to provide positive college experiences.
Administers and manages the student emergency fund requests.
Collaborates and consults with Deans and with Student Affairs Leadership Team members on academic and/or student issues and concerns.
Conducts, arranges, and manages the hearings for Final Grade Appeals, Academic Integrity Violation Appeals, and Student Conduct Code violations. Directs the Title IX investigatory process for students.
Interprets federal ADA and Section 504 regulations and formulates institutional policies and procedures for serving qualified students with disabilities.
Prepares Student Conduct and Title IX (Sexual Harassment) trainings for students. Creates class/program presentations to students along with Public Safety, Student Health Clinic, and local non-profit.
Collaborates with legal counsel on Student Conduct Code updates and issues as well as with Title IX -Sexual Harassment Code updates (or rewrite) and issues.
Establishes and maintains relationships with the community, legislative bodies, commissions, accrediting agencies while representing the college and student services.
Analyzes data to develop long-range plans, establish objectives, and improve plans in student services.
Participates on internal and external committees or advisory boards as assigned.
Serves on the President’s Leadership Committee.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye’s remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, or related field.
Five (5) years of experience in a leadership position as a student affairs professional in a post-secondary setting.
Must possess supervisory skills.
Working knowledge of pertinent federal statutes and regulations.
Knowledge of modern practices and techniques used in student support such as advising, counseling, assessment, and general and student services and practices.
Working knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal monitoring.
Demonstrated ability to obtain certifications to include Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) OR Designated School Official (DSO) in order to access SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program).
Knowledge of pertinent federal statutes and regulations, particularly Title IX as well as SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Program).
Knowledge of student development theory.
Demonstrated ability to obtain cooperation from others and build consensus in difficult work situations.
Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal communication.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential/sensitive information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Dean or Associate/Assistant Dean of Students.
Experience in higher education with an emphasis on community/junior colleges.
Student Services experience such as registration, testing, veteran services, student activities, student conduct and international student services.
Experience with student crisis response best practices.
Experience working with BIPOC, first-generation, limited income, non-tradition or disproportionately impacted students in a higher education setting.
Working Conditions
Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with occasional hours during the evening and on weekends.
Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting, classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During course of day, interact with students, faculty and staff in person, by telephone and computers.
Employment Status
Full-time, exempt position with comprehensive or competitive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance, a Section 125 plan for medical and dependent care expenses; holiday, personal, sick, and vacation leave; tuition reimbursement and remission; and a choice of retirement programs—IPERS (defined benefit) or TIAA (defined contribution).
Application Procedure
Complete an online application at hawkeyecollege.edu/employment
Submit/upload a cover letter addressing the following:
Please share why you are interested in serving as the Dean of students at Hawkeye Community College as well as how the position fits within your professional goals.
Submit/upload a resume.
Submit/upload a minimum of 3 professional references with a minimum of 1 being from a current/past supervisor.
Submit an online application and all required materials by Thursday, March 2, 2023.
Hawkeye Community College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to equity and diversity in its educational services and employment practices: https://www.hawkeyecollege.edu/about/diversity-inclusion/equal-opportunity . The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex; race; age; color; creed; national origin; religion; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity; genetic information; or actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices. Veteran status is also included to the extent covered by law. Any person alleging a violation of equity regulations shall have the right to file a formal complaint. Inquiries concerning application of this statement should be addressed to: Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for employees, 319-296-4405; or Title IX Coordinator for students, 319-296-4448; Hawkeye Community College, 1501 East Orange Road, P.O. Box 8015, Waterloo, Iowa 50704-8015; or email equity-titleIX@hawkeyecollege.edu , or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone number 312-730-1560, fax 312-730-1576, email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov .
If any applicant is in need of a reasonable accommodation in completing the application process, please notify a member of Human Resource Services.
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, District of Columbia
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: I. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the senior associate director of the Large Institution Supervision Coordinating Committee (LISCC), the assistant director is responsible for setting the strategy for and overseeing LISCC Integration, which communicates and advocates for the LISCC perspective to a broad range of audiences, and LISCC Monitoring and Analysis Program (MAP), which gathers supervisory intelligence and other perspectives to identify developments and emerging risks related to LISCC firms. The assistant director liaises with Board Supervision & Regulation (S&R), Federal Reserve System (System), and LISCC program stakeholders to ensure sufficient information flow and engagement in S&R and System committees, including the LISCC Operating Committee, Policy Operating Committee (POC), and Financial Market Utility – Supervision Committee. Duties for this role include the following: 1) Oversees LISCC Integration, which synthesizes, communicates, and promotes the LISCC/Large Financial Institution (LFI) supervisory perspective to a broad range of audiences, including to inform policy development, Board decisions, and external audiences of supervisory policies. Ensures appropriate collaboration with the Designated Supervisory Teams (DSTs) and LISCC programs on enforcement actions, application, and governor briefings. 2) Collaborates with Monitoring and Analysis Program (MAP) leadership to facilitate engagement with Board and external stakeholders. 3) Develops and implements an efficient and deliberate process for managing the agenda and engagements with domestic and international counterparts, including but not limited to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and European Central Bank (ECB). Coordinates the Board’s participation in the semiannual Trilateral meetings with the ECB and PRA. 4) Oversees special projects with other Board Divisions, including Monetary Affairs (MA), Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems (RBOPS), and Division of Financial Stability (DFS), to provide supervisory insight. 5) Collaborates with Large and Foreign Banking Organization (LFBO) to develop and promote LFI initiatives and policy objectives. 6) Oversees Board LISCC function operating processes: a. Oversees and coordinates talent management practices including performance management processes, compensation activities, career development, position management, workforce planning, and employee engagement activities. b. Designs the communication strategy and collaborates with the broader LISCC officer and manager group on execution. c. Leads and oversees execution of group strategic planning efforts including development of strategic goals and initiatives. d. Oversees administrative activities including technology and planning, financial management, and space planning. 7) Ensures appropriate collaboration between the LISCC function and other S&R functions, including policy, cross-portfolio, and Regional Banking Organization (RBO)/Community Banking Organization (CBO), and participates in and oversees LISCC input into the activities of the POC, Data Advisory Committee (DAC), weekly check-ins, and Division activities. 8) Oversees execution of local manager responsibilities for Board MAP and Governance and Control program team members according to Board and LISCC program expectations. 9) Must be able to travel domestically at least one trip per month, within Board guidelines. 10) This position will require the successful completion of a Board Tier 4 background investigation. II. DIVISION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated expertise and leadership experience in the expectations of S&R officers: • Actively contribute to leadership of the Division as a whole and in a manner that has positive impact with respect to tone and substance beyond the specific program or sections for which we are responsible—help, guide, influence, impact, and work beyond your particular scope/focus; • Create an environment that seeks divergent views, fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, and perspectives to promote constant process improvement; • Lead and support the professional growth of all employees and help develop next-generation leaders; • Leverage diverse talents and positively impact culture and staff engagement; • Coordinate with and maintain strong working relationships with numerous stakeholders, including Board staff, Reserve Bank management, and colleagues at other supervisory agencies; • Achieve results in ambiguous situations by being adaptive and resilient, holding people accountable for agreed-upon results, managing for performance, and demonstrating professionalism and thoroughness by moving issues and projects to closure; • Work on complex issues where analysis of situations and data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors; • Leverage personal credibility, background, experience, and judgment to be influential with internal and external audiences; • Be able to demonstrate strong project management and execution capabilities, analytical skills, political savvy, and conflict mediation skills; • Manage all realms of performance effectively by setting clear expectations, assessing and differentiating performance, providing candid, continuous, two-way conversations with relevant feedback, and recognizing achievements. Position requires location in Washington, DC office once remote work period is complete. This position will require the successful completion of a Board Tier 4 background investigation. REQUIRED SKILLS: III. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 1) Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience. 2) Five or more years of supervision and regulation experience, banking experience, or legal regulatory experience. 3) Five or more years of experience managing a complex multi-layered organization, including matrixed relationships. Includes establishing aligned performance expectations, providing clear and actionable feedback, and developing people. 4) Strategic thinker with demonstrated strong project execution and project management capabilities, analytical skills, political savvy, and conflict mediation skills. 5) Demonstrated experience and commitment to fostering collaboration and employee engagement. 6) Ability to lead and manage staff and projects effectively, set priorities, assess performance, guide staff development and make budgetary recommendations. 7) Ability to balance competing interests among a variety of clients and readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Must be able to anticipate and meet the clients’ needs while maintaining high-quality end products. 8) Exceptional organization savvy and agility as demonstrated by ability to manage across organizational boundaries, building high performing teams, diminishing organizational silos, strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics. 9) Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff and management. IV. OFFICER SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Acts as responsible steward to the function(s), Division, and Board by demonstrating proficiency in the Board’s espoused competencies. 2) Balances and mitigates key organizational and functional risks where appropriate, and develops and executes sustainable risk mitigation strategies. 3) Fosters a continuous learning culture. 4) Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making in complex situations. 5) Demonstrates innovation and thought leadership relevant to future-state organizational and functional people strategies. 6) Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills aligned to the Board’s espoused values. 7) Keeps skills and knowledge current and aligned to best practices relative to key rules, regulations, and policies, as well as economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. Understands near-term and long-term needs for the organization and determines how operations should be positioned to meet such needs. 8) Demonstrates proficiency in political savvy, organizational savvy, and interpersonal communication skills. V. BOARD COMPETENCIES: 1) Decision Quality: Makes timely, thoughtful, strategic decisions 2) Learning Agility: Takes responsibility for building organizational agility 3) Drive for Excellence: Delivers results by developing shared vision and direction for the organization 4) Perspective and Strategic Agility: Leads and acts with the future in mind 5) Collaborative Relationships: Sets the tone for collaborative organization 6) Effective Communication: Effectively speaks and acts on behalf of the Board VI. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: 1) Has regular contact with all staff in the function(s) to stay connected to the pulse of the division, provide leadership, and act as a role model. 2) Has frequent contact with senior staff and other professionals in the division, elsewhere at the Board, and the Reserve Banks regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility. 3) Has frequent contact with members of the Board, both in discussions and through memoranda, regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility. 4) Has frequent contact with individuals from other federal agencies, international organizations, and in the private sector regarding the subject matters in area(s) of responsibilities. VII. INTERNAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to, and conducts performance reviews for managers and other direct reports, and ensures same is provided to all function staff. 2) Responsible for accomplishing approved program objectives for area(s) of responsibility within the financial and personnel resources allocated by the Board and the division's senior management. 3) Participates in the development of the division’s strategic plan, goals, and budget. Recommends program objectives and their priorities for area(s) of responsibility. 4) Recommends personnel actions involving promotions, reclassifications, merit increases, and reassignments or separations in area(s) of responsibility. VIII. POSITION DEMANDS: 1) Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in establishing objectives for assigned area(s) of responsibility that provide support and services for the divisions and Board’s missions. 2) Ability to translate customer service and organizational development theories and best practices into effective strategies for adoption in area(s) of responsibility to achieve and maintain high levels of customer service. 3) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to the Board and individual members thereof, senior Board staff, other Board and Reserve Bank staff: and staff at other government agencies and in the private sector on complex and technical matters. 4) Ability to be an effective spokesperson and advocate for the Board and the division in outside contacts, which may involve significant business dealings. 5) Ability to operate under pressure to meet deadlines accurately and in a timely manner.
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: I. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the senior associate director of the Large Institution Supervision Coordinating Committee (LISCC), the assistant director is responsible for setting the strategy for and overseeing LISCC Integration, which communicates and advocates for the LISCC perspective to a broad range of audiences, and LISCC Monitoring and Analysis Program (MAP), which gathers supervisory intelligence and other perspectives to identify developments and emerging risks related to LISCC firms. The assistant director liaises with Board Supervision & Regulation (S&R), Federal Reserve System (System), and LISCC program stakeholders to ensure sufficient information flow and engagement in S&R and System committees, including the LISCC Operating Committee, Policy Operating Committee (POC), and Financial Market Utility – Supervision Committee. Duties for this role include the following: 1) Oversees LISCC Integration, which synthesizes, communicates, and promotes the LISCC/Large Financial Institution (LFI) supervisory perspective to a broad range of audiences, including to inform policy development, Board decisions, and external audiences of supervisory policies. Ensures appropriate collaboration with the Designated Supervisory Teams (DSTs) and LISCC programs on enforcement actions, application, and governor briefings. 2) Collaborates with Monitoring and Analysis Program (MAP) leadership to facilitate engagement with Board and external stakeholders. 3) Develops and implements an efficient and deliberate process for managing the agenda and engagements with domestic and international counterparts, including but not limited to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), and European Central Bank (ECB). Coordinates the Board’s participation in the semiannual Trilateral meetings with the ECB and PRA. 4) Oversees special projects with other Board Divisions, including Monetary Affairs (MA), Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems (RBOPS), and Division of Financial Stability (DFS), to provide supervisory insight. 5) Collaborates with Large and Foreign Banking Organization (LFBO) to develop and promote LFI initiatives and policy objectives. 6) Oversees Board LISCC function operating processes: a. Oversees and coordinates talent management practices including performance management processes, compensation activities, career development, position management, workforce planning, and employee engagement activities. b. Designs the communication strategy and collaborates with the broader LISCC officer and manager group on execution. c. Leads and oversees execution of group strategic planning efforts including development of strategic goals and initiatives. d. Oversees administrative activities including technology and planning, financial management, and space planning. 7) Ensures appropriate collaboration between the LISCC function and other S&R functions, including policy, cross-portfolio, and Regional Banking Organization (RBO)/Community Banking Organization (CBO), and participates in and oversees LISCC input into the activities of the POC, Data Advisory Committee (DAC), weekly check-ins, and Division activities. 8) Oversees execution of local manager responsibilities for Board MAP and Governance and Control program team members according to Board and LISCC program expectations. 9) Must be able to travel domestically at least one trip per month, within Board guidelines. 10) This position will require the successful completion of a Board Tier 4 background investigation. II. DIVISION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated expertise and leadership experience in the expectations of S&R officers: • Actively contribute to leadership of the Division as a whole and in a manner that has positive impact with respect to tone and substance beyond the specific program or sections for which we are responsible—help, guide, influence, impact, and work beyond your particular scope/focus; • Create an environment that seeks divergent views, fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, and perspectives to promote constant process improvement; • Lead and support the professional growth of all employees and help develop next-generation leaders; • Leverage diverse talents and positively impact culture and staff engagement; • Coordinate with and maintain strong working relationships with numerous stakeholders, including Board staff, Reserve Bank management, and colleagues at other supervisory agencies; • Achieve results in ambiguous situations by being adaptive and resilient, holding people accountable for agreed-upon results, managing for performance, and demonstrating professionalism and thoroughness by moving issues and projects to closure; • Work on complex issues where analysis of situations and data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors; • Leverage personal credibility, background, experience, and judgment to be influential with internal and external audiences; • Be able to demonstrate strong project management and execution capabilities, analytical skills, political savvy, and conflict mediation skills; • Manage all realms of performance effectively by setting clear expectations, assessing and differentiating performance, providing candid, continuous, two-way conversations with relevant feedback, and recognizing achievements. Position requires location in Washington, DC office once remote work period is complete. This position will require the successful completion of a Board Tier 4 background investigation. REQUIRED SKILLS: III. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 1) Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience. 2) Five or more years of supervision and regulation experience, banking experience, or legal regulatory experience. 3) Five or more years of experience managing a complex multi-layered organization, including matrixed relationships. Includes establishing aligned performance expectations, providing clear and actionable feedback, and developing people. 4) Strategic thinker with demonstrated strong project execution and project management capabilities, analytical skills, political savvy, and conflict mediation skills. 5) Demonstrated experience and commitment to fostering collaboration and employee engagement. 6) Ability to lead and manage staff and projects effectively, set priorities, assess performance, guide staff development and make budgetary recommendations. 7) Ability to balance competing interests among a variety of clients and readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Must be able to anticipate and meet the clients’ needs while maintaining high-quality end products. 8) Exceptional organization savvy and agility as demonstrated by ability to manage across organizational boundaries, building high performing teams, diminishing organizational silos, strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics. 9) Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff and management. IV. OFFICER SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Acts as responsible steward to the function(s), Division, and Board by demonstrating proficiency in the Board’s espoused competencies. 2) Balances and mitigates key organizational and functional risks where appropriate, and develops and executes sustainable risk mitigation strategies. 3) Fosters a continuous learning culture. 4) Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making in complex situations. 5) Demonstrates innovation and thought leadership relevant to future-state organizational and functional people strategies. 6) Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills aligned to the Board’s espoused values. 7) Keeps skills and knowledge current and aligned to best practices relative to key rules, regulations, and policies, as well as economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. Understands near-term and long-term needs for the organization and determines how operations should be positioned to meet such needs. 8) Demonstrates proficiency in political savvy, organizational savvy, and interpersonal communication skills. V. BOARD COMPETENCIES: 1) Decision Quality: Makes timely, thoughtful, strategic decisions 2) Learning Agility: Takes responsibility for building organizational agility 3) Drive for Excellence: Delivers results by developing shared vision and direction for the organization 4) Perspective and Strategic Agility: Leads and acts with the future in mind 5) Collaborative Relationships: Sets the tone for collaborative organization 6) Effective Communication: Effectively speaks and acts on behalf of the Board VI. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: 1) Has regular contact with all staff in the function(s) to stay connected to the pulse of the division, provide leadership, and act as a role model. 2) Has frequent contact with senior staff and other professionals in the division, elsewhere at the Board, and the Reserve Banks regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility. 3) Has frequent contact with members of the Board, both in discussions and through memoranda, regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility. 4) Has frequent contact with individuals from other federal agencies, international organizations, and in the private sector regarding the subject matters in area(s) of responsibilities. VII. INTERNAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to, and conducts performance reviews for managers and other direct reports, and ensures same is provided to all function staff. 2) Responsible for accomplishing approved program objectives for area(s) of responsibility within the financial and personnel resources allocated by the Board and the division's senior management. 3) Participates in the development of the division’s strategic plan, goals, and budget. Recommends program objectives and their priorities for area(s) of responsibility. 4) Recommends personnel actions involving promotions, reclassifications, merit increases, and reassignments or separations in area(s) of responsibility. VIII. POSITION DEMANDS: 1) Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in establishing objectives for assigned area(s) of responsibility that provide support and services for the divisions and Board’s missions. 2) Ability to translate customer service and organizational development theories and best practices into effective strategies for adoption in area(s) of responsibility to achieve and maintain high levels of customer service. 3) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to the Board and individual members thereof, senior Board staff, other Board and Reserve Bank staff: and staff at other government agencies and in the private sector on complex and technical matters. 4) Ability to be an effective spokesperson and advocate for the Board and the division in outside contacts, which may involve significant business dealings. 5) Ability to operate under pressure to meet deadlines accurately and in a timely manner.