Assistant Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students

Job Title Assistant Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department Office of Vice President for Academic Affairs Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Texarkana, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description The successful candidate for this position will be an empathetic, thoughtful, and enthusiastic leader and team builder with a passion for student development, maximizing student life programing and services and managing employee success in an ever-changing environment of continuous improvement.
Responsible for providing leadership and administrative direction that complements and supports the mission of the university and enriches the quality of student life.
Provide leadership for development, operation and coordination of all Student Life areas which include Residence Life, Student Activities, Recreational Sports, Fitness Center, University Camps and Programs for Minors and Special Services (including Mental Health Counseling, Disability Services, Medical Services and Ombudsmen Services).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee the planning, coordinating, developing, and execution of university policies, procedures and practices related to the comprehensive scope of the Student and Residence Life programs.
Supervises staff and directs staff training and orientation.
Meets with department staff, and division head on a regular basis reporting on all areas assigned responsibility.
Develop, implement, and manage Student Life department budget(s) including student fee budgets; Ensures monthly reconciliation of all budgets.
Effectively manages performance, including performance improvement and enhances employee professional development.
Provides cross training within the student life department to promote the uninterrupted delivery of effective and efficient student services.
Serve as the administrator for University Camps and Programs for Minors.
Serve as the Ombudsman (the advocate for students), representing their needs to the University.
May serve as the Title IX Deputy Coordinator Develop, update, evaluate, and maintain an active student life divisional/unit plan that aligns to the strategic plan and provides continuous quality improvement.
Establish and maintain procedures for documenting and implementing ADA compliance for students; Coordinate ADA accommodations for students and acts as a liaison between students and faculty to ensure reasonable accommodations are made.
Serve as Chair of Behavioral Intervention Team.
Establish and maintain positive rapport with the community, alumni, civic/professional organizations, local business & industry, public school systems, and other potential employers for the purpose of promoting the institution.
Monitor relevant publications to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of published information.
Contribute to the effective team management of all relevant problems, issues, and opportunities.
Know and comply with all system and university policies, regulations, rules, procedures, guidelines, and directives in a timely manner.
Complete other job-related assignments, as directed by the Vice President for Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success.
Serve as Chief Judicial Officer; supervise the implementation of all student disciplinary actions.
Represent A&M-Texarkana as Senior Student Affairs Officer at Texas A&M University System.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.
Other duties may be assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in higher education, student development, or equivalent combination of education and experience Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in Student Life/Student Affairs administration at the university level Strong supervisory, budgeting and reporting skills Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications Ability to multitask diverse projects Working knowledge of student development theory and current legal issues in higher education Ability to work cooperatively with others Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills Must be able to maintain confidentiality Preferred Qualifications Doctorate in higher education, student life/affairs, juris doctor or related field Five (5) or more years’ experience managing full-time professional employees Ten (10) years related experience Experience administering Camps and Programs for Minors, Residence Life, Recreational Sports and/or other Student Life/Affairs activities Successful experience in communicating individually and with groups of people of varying age levels and career positions.
Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments, exercise good decision-making and formulate creative ideas Knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Knowledge of higher education Title IX/Civil Rights policies and procedures Experience working with traditional and non-traditional students in a college or university setting Record of successful community involvement and partnership Bilingual (English/Spanish) SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL: Supervises professional, support staff, and students in the Student Life department.
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To receive full consideration, you must have your application in by 05/11/2024.
To apply: Upload your cover letter, resume, 3 professional reference's contact information and with one reference being a supervisor/manager and copies of your transcripts in the questionnaire section of your application.
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Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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