Texas A&M University · 6 days ago
Associate Vice President, Student Affairs
College Station, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expTexas A&M University is a prestigious institution committed to student-centered, data-informed decision-making. The Associate Vice President for Student Affairs will provide senior administrative leadership, ensuring departmental goals align with university priorities while overseeing various strategic initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Supervision of Departments in Student Affairs: Provides direct supervision and leadership for assigned division departments and auxiliary unit(s). Oversees departmental goal setting, strategic planning, and performance outcomes. Directs the development and management of budgets, allocation of resources, program assessment and evaluation, and the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures. Responsible for the review and approval of all performance, work and entertainment contracts produced by reporting departments. Responsible for staff training and verifying all contracts comply with all TAMU rules and regulations. Serves as designee for student organization approver for risk compliance. Oversees auxiliary services to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with the university’s mission. Ensures departmental and auxiliary operations comply with university policies, procedures, and expectations
Strategic Projects and Initiatives: Oversees and leads strategic, time-bound projects and division-wide initiatives assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs. These efforts require cross-functional coordination, planning, implementation, and assessment to advance divisional and university priorities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight and coordination of the Concessions Committee, collaborative coordination of the Expressive Activities Committee and Activity Resource and Response Team with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students and serving as the division’s liaison to the SAAHE program
Division Representation and University Governance: Represents the Division of Student Affairs at appropriate activities and functions, both on and off campus. Serves as a resource person for students, parents and other constituents in helping them solve problems and obtain information. Serves as the Division of Student Affairs’ representative on standing university committees, councils, and working groups. Contributes to institutional governance, policy development, and cross-campus collaboration by providing leadership-level input, communicating divisional perspectives, and reporting relevant outcomes to divisional leadership as appropriate
Campus Program(s) for Minors Liaison: Serves as the Division’s liaison for Campus Programs for Minors (CPM) under their purview, ensuring all required documentation - including background checks, child protection training, waivers, terms of use, and materials outlined in the annual risk requirements form - is completed, approved, and retained in accordance with university rules prior to program start dates. Participates in required approval routing to ensure CPM applications and forms are properly reviewed and approved. Provides training and facilitates incident reporting processes for programs under their purview. Ensures completion of all after-action requirements, including timely submission of rosters and full payment of insurance and support service fees. Coordinates annual training in collaboration with University Youth Programs, consistent with Section 1.1.1 and Section 4.3 requirements
Appeal Process: Serves as the designated appeal officer for student organization–related disciplinary cases within the Division of Student Affairs. Reviews and adjudicates appeals involving organizational conduct, including cases that may result in suspension or expulsion of student organizations. Ensures appeal processes are conducted in accordance with university rules, procedural standards, and principles of fairness, consistency, and due process
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in higher education or student development-related fields
Seven years of progressively responsible administrative and leadership experience in student affairs
Preferred
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in higher education or student development-related fields
Ten years of progressively responsible administrative and leadership experience in student affairs
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
12-15 days of annual paid holidays
Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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Company
Texas A&M University
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.
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