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Assistant Vice President for Student Success and TransitionBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.Posting DetailsPosition InformationPosting Number S05650PPosition Title Assistant Vice President for Student Success and TransitionDepartment VP for Student AffairsLocation ArlingtonJob Family Student ServicesPosition Status Full-timeWork Hours StandardWork ScheduleMonday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.
Evenings and weekends as appropriate.
Open to External and InternalSalary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.Duration Funding expected to continuePay Basis MonthlyBenefits Eligible YesBenefits at UTAWe are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefitsTo help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.phpUniversity InformationThe University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.Job SummaryThe University of Texas at Arlington Division of Student Affairs seeks an Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Transition to lead its strategies to promote access, academic achievement, and post-graduate success. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Assistant Vice President serves as a member of the Vice President’s Leadership Team and is the Division of Student Affairs’ primary liaison to campus and community partners regarding student retention and post-graduate success. The Assistant Vice President provides strategic leadership for a talented team of educators, supervising the Career Development Center, New Maverick Orientation, Intercultural Student Engagement Center, International Education (Study Abroad, Global Engagement, International Scholar Services), Military and Veteran Services, Experiential Learning, and Student Transition Programs and Services (includes transfer, new student, former foster care, sophomore and junior transition programs and success initiatives). This position also serves as the primary Liaison Officer for Parenting Students and partners with departments across UTA to support them.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a member of the Vice President for Student Affairs’ Leadership Team and the Student Affairs liaison to campus and community partners regarding student retention and success.
Lead, integrate and align programs, staff, and service operations, which includes high impact practices/engagement and academic support initiatives for first- generation and FTIC; Career Development Center, New Maverick Orientation, Intercultural Student Engagement Center, International Education (Study Abroad, Global Engagement, International Scholar Services), Military and Veteran Services, Experiential Learning, and Student Transition Programs and Services (includes transfer, new student, former foster care, sophomore and junior transition programs and success initiatives).
Serve as the primary Liaison Officer for Parenting Students, a role mandated and defined by the state of Texas Legislature for higher education institutions (https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac%24ext.TacPage?sl=T&app=9&pdir=P&prloc=218117&ptloc=&pploc=1&pg=5&ptac=&ti=19&pt=1&ch=4&rl=347) to support students who are pregnant or the parent or guardian of a child younger than 18 years of age. The role connects parenting students to resources and advocates their needs across the institution.
Remain current in state and national trends regarding college student transition, retention and post-secondary success.
Lead and align operational area strategies and resources with Division and University priorities.
Recommend and monitor the usage of budget, personnel, and facilities to ensure compliance with regulations and optimal service delivery to students.
Collaborate with academic partners to integrate student success strategies in the curriculum.
Lead strategies to expand students’ access to co-curricular high impact experiential learning opportunities.
Lead and support institutional strategies to integrate career readiness strategies in student employment and co-curricular learning experiences.
Serve as senior liaison for Enrollment Management and Student Success partnerships (e.g., recruitment, access programs, orientation, etc.)
Collaborate with University partners to identify and cultivate external funding opportunities (e.g., state, and federal grants, donors, etc.) to support student success programs and initiatives.
Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Student Personnel, Administration of Higher Education, or related field and six (6) years of demonstrated supervision and management of personnel, departments, and budgets or the equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in field related to Student Personnel or Administration of Higher Education.
Seven (7) years of demonstrated progressive professional experience in Student Affairs field to include management of personnel, departments, and budgets.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Professional oral and written communication skills.
Professional supervision and computer skills.
Other RequirementsWorking ConditionsSpecial Conditions for EligibilityCBC RequirementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.EEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.ADA AccommodationsThe University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .Posting Detail InformationNumber of Vacancies 1Open Until FilledMinimum Number of References Required 3Maximum Number of References Accepted 3Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.Requirement QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or equivalent
How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
None/less than 2 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
6 or more years
How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
None/less than 1 year
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
Documents Needed To ApplyRequired Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
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