Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students

Job Title

Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Office of the VP for Student Engagement

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students, under general direction of the Vice President for Student Engagement, assists with divisional leadership and strategic initiatives and leads divisional planning efforts to ensure programs and services align with institutional priorities and evolving student needs. The position supports the Vice President by providing operational oversight of assigned student support functions and implementing initiatives that promote student well-being, success, and compliance with university priorities and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Leads divisional planning efforts and ensures programs and services align with institutional priorities and evolving student needs.
• Provides administrative oversight for assigned offices within the Division, including Student Health Services, Student Counseling Services, Disability Services for Students and the Office of Student Affairs, overseeing the development of their goals, budgets, resource allocation, program assessment, and associated policies and procedures.
• Monitors financial performance and ensures expenditures remain within approved budgets.
• Assists in development and implementation of special projects including initiatives related to student well-being, transfer student success, and other priorities that promote student achievement.
• Coordinates division wide data collection to effectively assess Student Engagement offices and programs and to enhance compliance reporting.
• Oversees and participates in the Behavioral Assessment Intervention Team (BAIT), supporting effective operations, institutional risk mitigation, alignment with university policy and providing guidance on complex cases.
• Assumes additional supervisory and management responsibilities in the Vice President's absence.
• Represents the Vice President, Division, and University internally and externally.
• Supports and implements efforts to enhance understanding of Federal and State mandates.
  
  

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.

Additional Responsibilities

• Coordinates with deans, department chairs, and faculty on student-related concerns and initiatives.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Development or related field.
• Experience - Five years of related experience in student affairs.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience advancing student well-being initiatives, including mental health, health promotion, and responding to student crisis, as well as supporting student intervention teams.
• Demonstrated professional presence, discretion and sound judgment in complex and sensitive matters.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws relevant to higher education, with related academic preparation or a degree in compliance, legal studies, or a related field.
• Experience managing or assisting with budgets, financial monitoring, and resource allocation in a complex organizational environment.
• Experience supporting transfer, commuter, or non-traditional student populations.
• Experience leading or supporting career readiness initiatives and student professional development efforts.
• Experience across varied institutions of higher education with demonstrated ability to incorporate broader best practices.
  
  

Knowledge And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Experience across varied institutions of higher education with demonstrated ability to incorporate broader best practices.
  
  

Ability To

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  
  

Licensing / Professional Certification - None.

Physical Requirements - General office environment.

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.

Supervision Of Others

This position generally supervises employees.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may be required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Position requires on campus, face-to-face interactions.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
  
  

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you "Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow you to "Save" your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files. Be sure to include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 -5 professional references and their full contact information
• Unofficial transcripts
  
  

All positions are security-sensitive. 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.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

To apply, visit https://tamus.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/TAMIU_External/job/Laredo-TX/Associate-Vice-President-for-Student-Engagement-and-Dean-of-Students_R-092214

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