Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs. The Assistant Vice Chancellor reports to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and provides
leadership for development, administration, and assessment of a comprehensive student affairs program for the Tri-Cities campus.
For
complete details on this Student Affairs leadership opportunity, go to the Position Description Profile at:
http://www.myersmcrae.com/skins/userfiles/file/WSU-Tri-Cities.pdf
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Assistant Vice
Chancellor of Student Affairs is responsible for providing visionary leadership and direction as well as planning, developing, managing, and
administering programs and strategies for the Office of Student Affairs. This position will collaborate with campus leadership to develop
and implement a comprehensive plan to recruit and retain a vibrant and diverse student body.
Other principal responsibilities include:
- Directing program operations and the allocation of resources and assuring program results
- Establishing and implementing short- and long-range organizational goals and objectives
- Representing the campus to internal and external constituents.
- Providing leadership for development, administration, and assessment of a comprehensive student affairs program for the Tri-Cities campus
- Cultivating positive relationships with historically underserved communities in the region
- Developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan for Student Affairs to support the campus' strategic plan and mission
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with University personnel as well as with outside agencies, groups, and individuals
- Coordinating with staff to provide appropriate Student Affairs representation on campus committees
- Fostering and maintaining a supportive environment for internal and external clients
- Collaborating with academic leadership and faculty for effective offerings of coursework to meet the needs of current and prospective students and assisting in developing a plan for student recruitment and retention campus wide
- Coordinating with appropriate campus administrators on student issues, personnel matters, communications, proposals, and issues of mutual concern
- Overseeing student and academic support services activities including accommodation services for students with disabilities
- Serving as primary contact for student emergencies and crisis intervention
- Overseeing the development of referral resources in the community for services not generally available on campus
- Serving as primary resource to the Chancellor on student issues and policies
- Overseeing the advising of ASWSUTC Executive Officers
- Facilitating the organization of the Services & Activities Fee Allocation Committee and the S & A Facilities Fee Allocation Committees on campus
- Developing and administering budget for Student Affairs and overseeing fiscal and related recordkeeping
A master's degree in a relevant field, such as Leadership, Organizational Development, Education, etc., is required. An earned doctorate or equivalent degree in an appropriate field is preferred.
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in Student Services, including Admissions, Enrollment Management, Student Recruitment, Student Retention, Student Life, and Student Program or other related experience.
Other requirements include:
- Demonstrated experience facilitating opportunities for staff growth and professional development
- Demonstrated record of commitment to inclusiveness and diversity in recruitment, student life, and student programs
- Experience developing and managing budgets
- Must have or be able to obtain at time of hire a valid unrestricted driver's license.
- Preferred qualifications include:
- Working knowledge of student information systems and technology
- Experience with student records, data analysis, and assessment
- Experience working in collaboration with academic programs
- An understanding of the special needs and concerns of the diverse cultural communities at WSU Tri-Cities
- Experience working or living among other cultures
- A track record of working with and/or for under-served or under-represented populations
- Advanced oral and written communications skills
- Well-developed leadership and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a wide variety of peers, administrators, faculty, students, and the public
- Understanding of university administration, including management of multiple projects and priorities under deadline pressure
- Creative problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to recommend innovative solutions
- Ability to teach, listen, and collaborate effectively with others
- Sensitivity to cultural and other community norms
- Skill in planning and developing single or multiple job tasks and to recognize and recommend improved methods of performing work and to physically perform the essential functions of the job
- Ability to prioritize and arrange job assignments
- Understanding of leadership practices that foster organizational change and improvement
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and make prudent and sound decisions
- Ability to lead, encourage, and motivate others
- Commitment to diversity with an appreciation of the benefits of a diverse workplace and willingness to take actions to enhance the diversity of WSU
- Ability to gather and synthesize complex information and provide reasonable recommendations, solutions and/or decisions
- Ability to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust
- Ability to effectively and efficiently deal simultaneously with complex and/or stressful situations
- Ability to mediate and negotiate difficult situations involving diverse student, faculty, and staff
WSU Tri-Cities, one of three urban campuses in the Washington State University system, is the only public, four-year institution in southeastern Washington. It is a small-campus setting along the scenic Columbia River offering 17 bachelors and 14 masters degree programs, including business, computer science, education, engineering, liberal arts, nursing, science, and viticulture and enology.
The Tri-Cities campus serves more than 1,400 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. Its vision is to be a culturally diverse destination campus with signature programs in the sciences and engineering to provide students with real-world opportunities supported by vibrant research and industry partnerships.
ABOUT WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
The state's land-grant research
university, Washington State University was founded in Pullman in 1890. Today, it is co-located in Pullman and Spokane with additional
campuses in the Tri-Cities (Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick) and in Vancouver, across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon. Regional
Learning Centers and the Distance Degree Programs offer access to WSU degrees statewide and beyond.
WSU students statewide are of diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds from throughout the nation and about 98 foreign countries and they come together in an academic community committed to education and leadership development. WSU has more than 26,300 students statewide.
ABOUT RICHLAND
AND THE TRI-CITIES REGION
The WSU Tri-Cities campus is in Richland, which is located at the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima Rivers
in southeastern Washington. Richland is a full-service city that offers an enviable combination of natural amenities and city services that
contributes to a high quality of life. Named one of the best places in the U.S. to raise children, according to Kiplinger.com magazine,
Richland's ranking was based on the number of public parks and playgrounds, how much money is spent on educating children, income levels,
and affordability.
Richland is part of the Tri-Cities region, which also is comprised of the cities of Kennewick, Pasco, West Richland, and other surrounding towns with a total population of 250,000. The region enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year, which allows year-round outdoor activities. The confluence of the Snake, Yakima, and Columbia rivers has produced an aquatic playground that beckons water lovers from all over the region.
NOMINATIONS AND APPLICATION PROCESS
Confidential inquiries are welcomed and nominations
are invited. They should include the name, current position, e-mail address, and telephone number of the individual being nominated.
Application materials should include a cover letter addressing how the candidate's experiences match the position requirements, a resume, and contact information for at least four references.
Nominations and application materials must be submitted to: WSU-Tri-Cities@myersmcrae.com
Initial screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, materials should be submitted by July 25, 2013.
Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting is assisting Washington State University Tri-Cities Campus with this search. The lead consultants are: Emily Parker Myers, President and CEO, and Hunter Godsey, Vice President.
Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting
515 Mulberry
Street, Suite 200
Macon, Georgia 31201
(478) 330-6222
www.myersmcrae.com
Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
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