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Position Information
Classification Title
Job Title
Vice President of Student Development
FLSA
Exempt
Location
Main Campus
Position Length
Full Time
Position Summary Information
Job Summary
This position provides leadership and management for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive student services and success plan that emphasizes and promotes a culture of Student-centered support services, student recruitment and retention and student achievement for the College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides leadership for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the functions relating to student services for optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work with college administrators to ensure a comprehensive forward-thinking approach to strategic enrollment strategies, including but not limited to high school markets, under-represented populations, adult education, veterans, online, and non-traditional students.
• Plans, administers, manages, and evaluates the student services functional units and staff.
• Provides leadership and vision for the creation and implementation of a strategic enrollment plan for the student services functional area at the College.
• Organizes, directs, and delegates the activities for the offices of admissions, dual credit, registrar, financial aid, career services, counseling, advising, recruitment, transition services, testing, athletics, intramural sports, veteran's affairs, and student life/activities at the College.
• Oversees the dual credit program for the college by maintaining positive relationships with school partners and identifies areas for expansion.
• Develops and implements new programs and services in response to the needs of Students.
• Work in conjunction with the Information Technology (IT) department to coordinate, update, and upgrade student services software and support technologies.
• Monitor, communicate, and facilitate information and application of state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations across the college as they apply to Student Development and services functions, including the timely submission of data and information requested/required by state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Reviews, maintains and evaluates the budget for the student services functional areas and directs appropriation of funds and expenditures relating to services and programs.
• Coordinates the development of the Institutional Effectiveness Plan (IEP) for all student services functional areas, monitors assessment of those plans, and develops plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes.
• Develops, implements, monitors and revises procedures relating to the student services functional areas.
• Leads the process for systematic review and evaluation of the student services functional area per the model adopted by the College.
• Works with faculty and staff to resolve student issues and complaints in compliance with College policies and procedures.
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Attends all Board meetings.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by the Texas Southmost College (TSC).
• Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College's Strategic Plan.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
• A strong commitment to the mission of the community college.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Student services functions and the administration of such functions, including student services Customer Relations Management (CRM) tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and other groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and processes for delivering class-leading customer services. This includes student needs assessment, establishing quality standards and metrics for services, and the evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated excellent supervisory, administrative, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, college employees and the public.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation and monitoring of budgets in an educational environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the rules, regulations and principles of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), as well as other state and federal laws and regulations regarding student services and Student Development.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
• Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
• Proficiency with use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet.
Required Education and Experience
• Master's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of administrative and managerial experience in higher education at the Vice President level.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in student services administration in higher education at the Vice President level.
• Demonstrated experience with the SACSCOC reaccreditation process.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing, developing, and implementing operational systems in an educational setting and managing a high-volume workflow office.
Preferred Education and Experience
• Doctoral degree from an accredited university.
• Administrative experience at the community college level
• Demonstrated experience of positive and proactive approaches in identifying problems, creating innovative solutions, managing projects, leading teams through collaboration, and implementing efficiencies and effectiveness using technology.
• Experience in the use of Colleague.
• Demonstrated knowledge of creative and innovative programs which enhance the relationship between academic affairs and student services.
Certificates and Licensures
None required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Disclaimer:
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2023148TSC
Open Date
11/17/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Transcripts (unofficial) are required to be attached to applications for all positions with an educational requirement (Faculty/Staff/Administrative).Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been attached.
Attachments must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and must be no larger than 2 MB.You will not be able to attach documents after your application has been submitted.
Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.
Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District's Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position. The address to send all transcripts is:
Texas Southmost College
Office of Human Resources
80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105
Brownsville, Texas 78520
For eTranscripts please use email address: irene.buitureida@tsc.edu
The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit: www.naces.org.
Position Information
Classification Title
Job Title
Vice President of Student Development
FLSA
Exempt
Location
Main Campus
Position Length
Full Time
Position Summary Information
Job Summary
This position provides leadership and management for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive student services and success plan that emphasizes and promotes a culture of Student-centered support services, student recruitment and retention and student achievement for the College.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides leadership for the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the functions relating to student services for optimal efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work with college administrators to ensure a comprehensive forward-thinking approach to strategic enrollment strategies, including but not limited to high school markets, under-represented populations, adult education, veterans, online, and non-traditional students.
• Plans, administers, manages, and evaluates the student services functional units and staff.
• Provides leadership and vision for the creation and implementation of a strategic enrollment plan for the student services functional area at the College.
• Organizes, directs, and delegates the activities for the offices of admissions, dual credit, registrar, financial aid, career services, counseling, advising, recruitment, transition services, testing, athletics, intramural sports, veteran's affairs, and student life/activities at the College.
• Oversees the dual credit program for the college by maintaining positive relationships with school partners and identifies areas for expansion.
• Develops and implements new programs and services in response to the needs of Students.
• Work in conjunction with the Information Technology (IT) department to coordinate, update, and upgrade student services software and support technologies.
• Monitor, communicate, and facilitate information and application of state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations across the college as they apply to Student Development and services functions, including the timely submission of data and information requested/required by state and federal regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Reviews, maintains and evaluates the budget for the student services functional areas and directs appropriation of funds and expenditures relating to services and programs.
• Coordinates the development of the Institutional Effectiveness Plan (IEP) for all student services functional areas, monitors assessment of those plans, and develops plans of action for improvement based on the assessment of those outcomes.
• Develops, implements, monitors and revises procedures relating to the student services functional areas.
• Leads the process for systematic review and evaluation of the student services functional area per the model adopted by the College.
• Works with faculty and staff to resolve student issues and complaints in compliance with College policies and procedures.
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite.
• Attends all Board meetings.
• Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
• Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored by the Texas Southmost College (TSC).
• Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College's Strategic Plan.
• Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge and Skills
• A strong commitment to the mission of the community college.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Student services functions and the administration of such functions, including student services Customer Relations Management (CRM) tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and other groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and processes for delivering class-leading customer services. This includes student needs assessment, establishing quality standards and metrics for services, and the evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated excellent supervisory, administrative, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, college employees and the public.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation and monitoring of budgets in an educational environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the rules, regulations and principles of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), as well as other state and federal laws and regulations regarding student services and Student Development.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
• Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
• Proficiency with use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet.
Required Education and Experience
• Master's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of administrative and managerial experience in higher education at the Vice President level.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in student services administration in higher education at the Vice President level.
• Demonstrated experience with the SACSCOC reaccreditation process.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing, developing, and implementing operational systems in an educational setting and managing a high-volume workflow office.
Preferred Education and Experience
• Doctoral degree from an accredited university.
• Administrative experience at the community college level
• Demonstrated experience of positive and proactive approaches in identifying problems, creating innovative solutions, managing projects, leading teams through collaboration, and implementing efficiencies and effectiveness using technology.
• Experience in the use of Colleague.
• Demonstrated knowledge of creative and innovative programs which enhance the relationship between academic affairs and student services.
Certificates and Licensures
None required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Disclaimer:
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2023148TSC
Open Date
11/17/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Transcripts (unofficial) are required to be attached to applications for all positions with an educational requirement (Faculty/Staff/Administrative).Your application is not considered complete until all required documents have been attached.
Attachments must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format and must be no larger than 2 MB.You will not be able to attach documents after your application has been submitted.
Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.
Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District's Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position. The address to send all transcripts is:
Texas Southmost College
Office of Human Resources
80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105
Brownsville, Texas 78520
For eTranscripts please use email address: irene.buitureida@tsc.edu
The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit: www.naces.org.
