Associate Vice President and Dean of Students

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The Division of Student Affairs is the hub of student life and well-being at The University of Texas at Austin. The team inspires all students - undergraduate, graduate and professional - to live the Longhorn life through its uniquely-designed programs, spaces and resources. They serve every student through physical health, mental health and well-being services; new student and family orientations; recreational sports; two university unions; and the University's official parent association. The Division supports 1,100+ student organizations; student governance organizations; student outreach, legal, and disability and access services. The team also provides student employment, leadership, first generation and volunteer programs.

This high-profile leadership role is an exceptional opportunity to help students thrive and become positive contributors to society. As Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, this individual will set a bold vision, champion operational excellence and drive initiatives that will help students navigate a complex world.

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students leads a multifaceted portfolio that serves all students and families through comprehensive support and involvement opportunities. This position works closely with students, families, academic and campus partners, and University leadership.

With a focus on expressive activity, crisis and issues management, and student conduct, this leader will collaborate with students, faculty and staff to promote open inquiry and transparency while upholding the rule of law.

This leader will also be a strategic thought partner to the Vice President for Student Affairs. They will not only think in a granular and detail-oriented fashion, but understand the big picture, acknowledging that the University's mission, culture and scale are unlike any other institution.

Core Focus

• Drives excellence across the department's multi-unit operations with an emphasis on expressive activities; crisis, issues, reputation and risk management; student conduct; student organizations; student and family outreach, support, programs and orientations.
• Oversees a $13 million operating budget and leads a team of 74 professional employees, 230 undergraduate student employees and 20 graduate assistants who prioritize student development, innovation and efficiency.
• Works closely with student leaders by being accessible; listening and learning about their unique, complex issues and concerns; and supporting them to identify viable paths forward.
• Cultivates and builds high-performing teams and delivers strategic growth through long-term planning, optimized campus partnerships and new opportunities to enhance student life.
• Collaborates closely with the Vice President for Student Affairs, academic and campus partners, and University leadership to improve the student experience in alignment with institutional priorities, rules, policies and procedures.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership: Articulates and drives a compelling long-term vision that elevates the student experience and aligns with institutional priorities, rules, policies and procedures.

• Student Development: Understands the complexities of students' daily lives, helping prepare them with foundational principles to thrive in a complex world.

• Interpersonal Communication: Possesses the awareness, judgment, political acumen and strategic ability to navigate organizational dynamics, competing interests and differing viewpoints.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Develops robust relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, University leaders, donors and external partners to advance the University's mission.

• Operational Oversight: Oversees daily operations of the department's programs and resources in alignment with institutional priorities, rules and regulations, and governmental policies and laws.

• Team Development: Builds and empowers high-performing teams with a culture rooted in trust, delegation, accountability and professional growth.

• Innovation and Adaptability: Champions proactive change by forecasting trends, managing disruption and implementing improvements.

• Financial Acumen: Ensures operational sustainability by integrating strategic financial planning, development initiatives and key performance indicators to drive improvement.

• Technology Advancement: Improves the use of technology to enhance student support resources and services to elevate their success.

• Vendor and Contract Management: Leads complex negotiations and manages third-party partnerships to maximize value, reinforcing institutional goals and performance standards.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education or applicable sector.
• Proven track record in overseeing expressive activities; crisis, issues, reputation and risk management; student conduct; and student and family support and involvement programs.
• Understands how to effectively interpret and apply institutional priorities, rules and regulations, and governmental policies and laws into daily operations.
• Demonstrates a strong background in creating impactful programs, services and resources that enhance the student experience.
• Possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on political acumen and ability to navigate a complex environment.
• Engages effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, University leaders, donors and external partners.
• Has extensive experience managing a large staff, budgets and complex organizational operations.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Doctoral degree in relevant field, Juris Doctor or other relevant terminal degree.

• $245,000 + depending on qualifications

• Occasional nights and weekends as needed to support events and activities. Must be able to be flexible in schedule.

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.