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Texas A&M University · 4 months ago

Assistant Vice President for Student Life

Corpus Christi, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution. The Assistant Vice President for Student Life will provide vision and leadership to the development of a comprehensive student life program, enhancing engagement and involvement across various student activities and organizations.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assists the Vice President in the planning, administration, and leadership of the Division of Student Engagement & Success

Provides vision and energetic/charismatic leadership to a comprehensive Student Life program in building new spirit and traditions, increasing university pride through campus and community partnerships, enhanced engagement in student organizations, increased involvement in fraternity and sorority life, establishing a student fan base in partnership with Islander Athletics, and establishing a regionally/nationally recognized student leadership program

Lead major campus initiatives and programs, such as: Islanders Beach Bash, Islander Lights, and Izzfest

Supervise three directors, interns/practicum students, graduate assistants, and student staff; oversee and coordinate operations for three departments and Student Government within the Division of Student Engagement & Success

Provides leadership in the areas of personnel management, planning, programming, facility management, budgeting, evaluation, contract administration, policy development and implementation for all reporting departments

Develops and implements services, activities, and opportunities for a student life experience with the purpose of assisting to increase retention, persistence, and graduation rates

Provides direct supervision, training and evaluation of programs and staff in all reporting departments

Guides, supports, and advises the Student Government Association

Plays a key role in the implementation of the Division’s strategic plan

Works effectively with a wide variety of constituent groups including students, university staff, faculty, and the public

Upholds all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Supervises budget process for reporting departments

Leads and serves on various division and university committees

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Higher Education AdministrationStudent Life Program DevelopmentStrategic PlanningBudget AdministrationStaff SupervisionInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsAdaptability

Required

Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Personnel, Leadership or closely related field

Five (5) years of professional experience with increasing level of responsibility in a higher education setting

Demonstrated ability to oversee a comprehensive Student Life program to include program development; supervision of staff; administration of budget; strategic planning and assessment; risk management

Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with other departments on campus

Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment

Preferred

Doctorate Degree (PhD or EdD)

More than eight (8) years related experience

Experience with various revenue generation and/or development strategies

Experience working in three (3) or more of the following areas: Athletics, Fraternity/Sorority Life, Student Organizations, Student Leadership, Programming Boards, First Year Initiatives, Residence Life, Service Learning, Intramural Sports, Facility Management, Student Programming, and Student Government

Benefits

Medical

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-campus wellness opportunities

Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness, Book scholarships, 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply).

Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month, 8 hours of sick leave time off every month, 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave, 12-15 paid holidays each year.

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees

https://tamu.edu

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