ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS

Posting Number: SRGV5373
Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: Edinburg, Texas
Department: Office of Strategic Enrollment and Student Affairs
FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job:
To provide leadership and administration over a comprehensive group of campus life programs and student engagement services that promote academic achievement and educational, social, and cultural opportunities. Oversee multiple departments pertaining, but not limited, to the Dean of Students, Residence Life, Student Union, and University Recreation.

Description of Duties:

• Provides leadership and oversight for planning, organizing, and coordination to the Dean of Students, Residence Life, Student Union, and University Recreation areas.
• Establishes and implements short and long-range organizational goals, policies, and procedures while achieving institutional goals and objectives.
• Monitors and evaluates program and departmental effectiveness and implements changes required for improvement.
• Provides vision, direction, and strategic planning as well as leadership and development opportunity for departmental staff and management of assigned departments.
• Manages budget responsibilities and seeks alternative sources to conserve costs and maximize efficiency. Provides leadership over the development and evaluation of policies and regulations pertaining to student affairs, especially those related to alcohol and drug use, student conduct, and Title IX compliance.
• Oversees the development of a campus culture that complete the student experience and enhance their adjustment to and participation in college life with the specific purpose of increasing student retention, persistence, and graduation rates.
• Fosters collaboration and creativity to develop efficient uses of services to support the work of all assigned departments and locations.
• Oversees the development, implementation of campus and community programming, services, and opportunities that meet the varying needs of the UTRGV student population, assists in transforming the UTRGV experience, and fosters school spirit.
• Promotes a welcoming and accessible vibrant campus culture and works directly with students and student groups to provide support, advocacy, and resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:
General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:
General supervision of assigned staff. 

Required Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited University. 

Preferred Education:
Doctorate degree from an accredited University.  

Licenses/Certifications:
None.

Required Experience:
Seven (7) years of experience in higher education professional administration in student affairs related functions. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Experience:
N/A

Equipment:
Use of standard office equipment.
Preferred: Knowledge of Banner or PeopleSoft Campus solutions.

Working Conditions:
Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work. Indoor office environment. Ability to work weekends and/or evenings as needed; occasional travel is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Work is performed primarily in a general office environment

Other:
Successful organization, communication and strong interpersonal skills; detail oriented; strong service orientation and commitment to profession. Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.

Physical Capabilities: N/A
Employment Category: Full-Time
Minimum Salary: Commensurate with experience
Posted Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date: 10/01/2021
Grant Funded Position: No
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EEO Statement:
It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956)665-8880 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information:
UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

To apply, visit https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/30591

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