Arkansas State University Hiring for Assoc VC for Student Success and Strategic Initiatives at Arkadelphia, AR – Henderson State University Full Time

Employment Status:Full time (29-40 Hrs) Type of Employment:Staff # of openings:1 Location:Arkadelphia, AR – Henderson State University Proposed Salary Range:Commensurate with Experience Closing:6/15/23

Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

This individual represents the College as the primary enrollment management spokesperson within recruitment functions, the campus community, the public, and HSU. The Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success and Strategic Initiatives will work jointly with college constituencies to develop a comprehensive enrollment management plan.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Give oversight to the development and implementation of student recruitment strategies and procedures that lead to the enrollment of undergraduate and graduate students who are likely to complete degrees.
• Implement admissions and enrollment processes that leverage financial aid resources to promote enrollment and retention of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Work collaboratively with other offices to help implement comprehensive marketing and branding activities in support of recruitment.
• Implement innovative and evidence-based recruitment programs and activities that engage the entire campus, including faculty, in attracting and enrolling undergraduate and graduate students who are likely to persist through degree completion.
• Report on a regular basis to the Chancellor and Cabinet and the university community on the status of student recruitment, admissions, and enrollment.
• Serve as chair of the university-wide Enrollment Management Committee, whose primary purpose is to review and improve all programs and services for recruiting and retaining students and to recommend improvements as needed.
• Provide oversight of admissions marketing and communication strategies in concert with the college marketing goals.
• Review practices, policies, and initiatives associated with the department to ensure they promote diversity and inclusion and meet the needs of diverse student populations.
• Supervise the Director of Student Activities, Director of Campus Recreation, Director of Student Health, Director of Student Wellness, Director of Admissions, Director of Testing, Director of TRiO, Director of Housing, Director of Financial Aid, University Registrar, Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Greek Life Coordinator, and University Police.
• Coordinate H.E.A.R.T Team and Risk Management
• Oversee student engagement software for the university and lead the implementation and maintenance of a co-curricular transcript.
• Participate in the annual Student Affairs & Student Success and Student Engagement Center strategic planning and annual reporting efforts.
• Regularly identify critical elements of the Student Engagement Center that require assessment, conduct those assessments, share findings with appropriate audiences, and adjust internal programs and practices based on data and evidence.
• Work with VCSASS to develop an annual professional development plan that will ensure awareness of trends, best practices, new information, etc. related to student life, student involvement and activities, student advising and diversity and inclusion practices and skills.
• Lead and participate in division and university committees and initiatives.
• Manage department budgets in cooperation with Student Engagement Center staff.
• Provide guidance for budget preparation for the Student Engagement Center, Student Activities Board and Student Government Association.
• Continually identify new and innovative means by which student organizations can streamline communication to the campus community.
• Advise all aspects of the Student Activities Board (SAB) and Student Government Association (SGA).
• Interface with outside booking agents and other entities in partnership with student organization leadership.
• Assist the organization in planning student-run events that meet the needs of a diverse campus community.
• Collaborate with Registered Student Organization leaders and Registered Student Organization advisors on semester and yearly programming.
• Develop and implement risk management training.
• Coordinate social and community events related to student engagement and involvement.
• Oversee the elections of Executive officers for SAB and SGA.
• Regularly review campus calendar to determine if there are times during the semester where campus activities are needed to bolster student engagement.
• Collaborate with the Health and Wellness Center to offer student events that support a healthy and safe campus community.
• Collaborate with the Director of the Garrison Center to review event planning information for student groups to ensure that it allows for effective and efficient student event planning.
• Provide training to student leaders, clubs and organizations, and Student Affairs and Student Success staff to ensure that issues of diversity and inclusion are prominent in their decision-making, event planning, and organizational culture.
• Cultivate faculty and staff to serve as advisors for culturally based student organizations.
• Coordinate the advertisement and publicity of Registered Student Organizations events and programs.
• Participate in professional staff training when provided by the division.
• Participate in various retreats and professional development discussions that occur throughout the academic year.
• Participate as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Student recruitment strategies and procedures

General Days/Hours:

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Minimum Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications Required
• Ph.D. or Ed.D.
• Demonstrated expertise in pedagogy and analysis of student records/data
• Five to ten years of experience and leadership focused on student success
• Demonstrated leadership expertise in enrollment management

Preferred
• Knowledge and experience of student success platforms, trends, research, and best practices
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal communication and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making
• Ability to support strategic priorities of campus

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