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Vice President of Student Services

Employer
Everett Community College
Location
Washington, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Dec 1, 2020

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Position Type
Executive, Other Executive
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time


Vice President of Student Services

Posting Number: 02303
Department: President's Office

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Under the direction of the President, provide vision, leadership, planning, development, assessment, & administration for a comprehensive array of support services designed to enhance student success & ensure the quality of the educational experience.

Leadership
  • Provide vision, leadership, direction, advocacy, & administrative oversight for all members of the Student Services staff while promoting excellence & integrity
  • Lead innovation in services responsive to a rapidly changing educational marketplace
  • Assist the President in administering the College's Strategic Plan & institutional strategic priorities
  • Empower staff to reach personal & professional goals through a supportive work environment & positive staff development
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to advance equity, diversity, & inclusion across the institution in pursuit of equitable outcomes for students & staff
  • Serve as a member of the President's Leadership Team
    Communication
  • Maintain highly effective communication & working relationships with Executive Leadership Team members & employees of the college, keeping them informed of current activities & working collaboratively
  • Facilitate clear, cohesive, & effective working relationships between & among all Instructional & Student Services departments & employees
  • Effectively & accurately communicate interests & needs for student support services.
  • Create positive student relations by maintaining effective lines of communication with student leaders & serving as a strong advocate for co-curricular & extracurricular needs of students.
    Strategic Planning, Compliance, & Assessment
  • Oversee the creation & implementation of annual operational plans for each area of supervision
  • Assume a key role in strategic planning & outcomes assessment; program review, program development, & resource allocation
  • Oversee the systematic & ongoing evaluation of divisional & relevant institutional policies.
  • Oversee the development & maintenance of a structured process for student crisis response & management, to include a communication plan for all constituencies
  • Remain current on issues of student development, evolving trends impacting students, legal issues & the regulatory environment
  • Maintain compliance with employee bargaining unit contracts; participate in the negotiating process as needed
  • Effectively manage the division budget, including developing budget proposals & monitoring accounts; maintain fiscal & program accountability
  • In partnership with the Institutional Research & Grants Office, develop metrics to ensure accountability, tracking, & monitoring of inequities in services & student success
    ? In partnership with the Vice President of Instruction:
    o Expand, develop, & coordinate outreach programs with community organizations designed to increase enrollment & success of all students, including historically underrepresented student populations
    o Implement Strategic Enrollment Management Plan & Guided Pathways to foster cross-campus engagement & involvement in institutional reform
    o Develop & coordinate retention efforts
    o Enhance the student & employee experience
    o Advocate for inclusive pedagogy practices, courses, & curricula
    o Develop, implement, & evaluate holistic strategic enrollment philosophy informed from the Five Dimensions of Equity & Guided Pathways
    Marketing & Communications
    ? Direct the creation of campus-sponsored special events that promote & advance the Foundation Board's goals & objectives
    ? Develop & implement an overall communications/media strategy
    ? Develop & implement marketing strategies to promote the College
    ? Supervise the release of information regarding College services, activities, issues & events
    ? Guide & direct college involvement in economic, civic, professional, & community affairs


    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in education, leadership, counseling, student development or related fields of study
    • Five years progressively responsible administrative or executive experience in higher education
    • Five years of supervisory experience
    • Demonstrated value for and commitment to:
    - the community college mission, vision, and purpose; teaching and learning; high academic standards; and student success
    - meeting student needs
    - shared/participatory governance and a collegial environment
    - hiring and retaining a diverse workforce
    - thinking ‘outside of the box’ and leading and managing change with ethics and integrity
    - a leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, team building, trust, accessibility, visibility and open communication
    • Experience with:
    - strategic planning and implementation, fiscal management, resource development and allocation, and supervision and development of personnel
    - assessment of support programs
    - building relationships, networking, and working effectively with culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations, community organizations, and campus community
    - building consensus and coalitions among diverse stakeholders to achieve institutional goals
    - conflict resolution, advising and coaching of supervisors and employees on employee relations issues
    - collective bargaining process development and negotiations
    - effective financial management and ethical use of institutional resources
    • Demonstrated project management and time-management skills including dealing with multiple and competing deadlines, ability to prioritize, work under pressure, complete tasks on time and be responsive to requests
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently, and in a team environment
    • Proven record of timely follow through on deadlines and deliverables; detail-oriented; highly organized; commitment to achievement of agreed-upon targets
    • Demonstrated ability to create clear, precise and effective verbal and written communication for multiple audiences in individual, small group, and large group settings


    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Doctoral or terminal degree from an accredited institution in education, leadership, counseling, student development or related fields of study


    Physical Demands:
    Everett Community College follows the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:
    - Ability to operate office equipment
    - Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials
    - Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person
    - Ability and willingness to travel and work alternative schedules as needed including evening and weekends


    Work Hours: Regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer schedule may vary. This position will require flexibility in scheduling to attend events and meetings outside of regular business hours.


    Posting Date: 11/10/2020
    Closing Date:1/1/2021
    Open Until Filled: Yes

    Special Instructions to Applicants:
    To ensure full consideration, application materials should be received by January 1, 2021. The position will remain open until filled.

    Your application should include
    1. A letter of introduction (not to exceed 5 pages) that addresses the opportunities, challenges, and responsibilities identified in the Job Posting. The letter should specifically address the leadership attributes and professional competencies for this position. (attach as “Cover Letter”)
    2. Curriculum vitae/resume (attach as “Resume”)
    3. A list of five professional references that includes the following:
    - At least one person who currently reports or has reported directly to the applicant
    - At least one person who is or has been a colleague
    - At least one person to whom the applicant has directly reported
    (attach this list as “Other Document”)

    No references will be contacted until further in the search process with prior approval of the candidate.

    Everett Community College’s mission is to educate, equip, and inspire each student to achieve personal and professional goals, contribute to our diverse communities and thrive in a global society. Furthermore, the College’s vision, strategic plan and core themes value, respect and uphold equity, cultural competence and inclusion. We are committed to hiring a Vice President of Student Services that exemplifies the vision, mission and core values of our institution.

    Everett Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or age.

    Notice to Applicants

    Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

    Drug-Free Campus
    In compliance with federal and state regulations, EvCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are required to comply with EvCC’s policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notification of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety.
    The complete policy is available at the EvCC Policies page. If you would like a printed copy of the policy, or if you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 425-388-9229.

    Safety and Security
    EvCC strives to be a safe, secure and prepared campus for our students, staff and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety, Security and Emergency Management page.
    This information is required by law and is provided by the EvCC Security Department. If you would like a printed copy of this information, you may contact the Security Department at (425) 388-9990.


    Salary: $137,000 to $147,000

    To apply, visit https://employment.everettcc.edu/postings/5023

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