Texas Southern University Looking for Assistant Vice President, University Partnerships and Transformative Initiatives Full Time

Security Sensitive Position?: Yes

Hours of Work: 8:00am – 5:00pm M-F

Posting Number: TSU203058

Official TSU Title: ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS AND TRANSFORMATIVE INITIATIVES

Grant Title: N/A

Job Description Summary / TWC Summary

Under the supervision of the Provost, the Assistant Vice President for University Partnerships and
Transformative Initiatives will assist the President, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and other University officials in strengthening Texas Southern University’s portfolio by providing strategic support to advance the University’s Corporate Partnership and Transformation Agenda. The ideal candidate will be a talented practitioner with experience as an executive-level project manager with the capacity to motivate and influence leaders toward change. The Assistant Vice President will have a proven track record of facilitating partnerships, managing complex organizational change, and leading high-visibility projects and partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders. The incumbent will leverage internal and external partnerships to achieve
success while working closely with key stakeholders at the institution to foster positive interactions,
involvement, and support for the University.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

• Detailed-oriented
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, writing, and oration
• Strong strategic planning skills
• Strong leadership
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Intellectually proficient

Essential Duties Summary

• Collaborate with cross-collaborative groups on campus to increase university partnerships and
• successfully support partnership development, facilitation, and maintenance.
• Leverage data from organizational health assessments and other sources to guide professional
• practice and transformation activities.
• Coordinate impact analysis activities, change management assessments, and other evaluations.
• Promote a culture of learning and development to improve process outcomes and long-term
• sustainability.
• Actively seek to influence, build collaborative relationships, and gain alignment with peers,
• functional partners, and other stakeholders to accomplish objectives.
• Serve as a thought leader, champion, and catalyst for positive organizational change.
• Promote a positive image of the University by representing the institution in community, state, and
• regional activities.
• Lead various strategic and tactical efforts for university partnerships.
• Assist the university with prospect identification and opportunity cultivation for transformative
• partnerships.
• Support special projects and other duties as assigned to advance the University’s strategic direction.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

% FTE: 1.0

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Education

• An earned master’s degree in education, business, or related field.
• Doctorate Degree (Ph.D./Ed.D.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree preferred.

Required Licensing/Certification

Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, including contract and agreement review and
execution, partnership negotiation, and networking acumen.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Best practices for organizational change management and sustainable transformation
• State and federal policies, procedures, practices, and regulations.
• Requires comprehensive knowledge and subject matter expertise in technical and functional principles and procedures in multiple disciplines to handle any situation and lead or train others.
• Project management approaches and tools, as well as the phases of a project lifecycle
• Complex systems and procedures.
• Digital technology and common higher education application software.

Skill in:

• Researching and writing policies, laws, and regulations.
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Multitasking and time management
• Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
• 1:1, small group, and large group facilitation
• Leadership, influencing, and relationship-building across functions to achieve a common goal
• Both verbal and written communication

Ability to:

• Prepare detailed reports.
• Work well independently, as well as collaboratively with colleagues
• Connect with diverse stakeholders from various industries and at all levels of organizations.
• Make presentations to colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate initiative outcomes.
• Give and receive productive, developmental feedback.
• Effectively maintain a multi-faceted work portfolio with competing demands
• Learn and grow with the University, recognizing that responsibilities may evolve to best serve the needs of the institution.

Work Experience

• Demonstrated experience in cross-functional, enterprise-level initiatives that improve organizational performance through strategic change management and process improvement.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional experience.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience in higher education or managing corporate partnerships in a non-profit setting preferred.

Working/Environmental Conditions

• Routine office environment.
• Sitting or standing in one location much of the time.
• Use of video display terminal.
• Attendance at engagement events on behalf of the University
• Extensive standing and/or walking.
• Handling lightweight objects.
• Using or carrying equipment.
• Stoop, bend, or lift.

UA EEO Statement

It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.  

Manual of Administrative Policies and Procedures

Close Date: 03/07/2024

Open Until Filled (overrides close field): No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Open to all applicants.