Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff

Job Title

Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Vice President For Student Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Who We Are

The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of multiple departments that serve the students of Texas A&M University.  We are committed to making student-centered, data-informed, knowledge-driven decisions in stewardship of student resources.  The different departments strive to provide students with opportunities and experiences outside the classroom to explore their interests, goals, and motivation while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

What We Want

As the Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff, you will serve as the trusted advisor and strategic partner to the Vice President for Student Affairs. You will provide leadership and oversight for key areas including Marketing & Communications, Development, Finance, Human Resources, Technology Services, and Facilities Management, ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of the Division and the University. Your ability to build partnerships, guide strategic initiatives, and proactively address challenges will help shape the success of the Division and strengthen its impact across campus and the broader community. A strong commitment to integrity, strategic alignment, and effective problem-solving is essential for success in this role.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other: Work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Travel required.

Responsibilities

• Chief of Staff: Oversees the financial and personnel operations of the Division of Student Affairs.  Works collaboratively to resolve and address issues before they are brought to the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA).  Works to ensure departmental strategic initiatives, goals, and objectives are aligned with and contribute to division and university mission, vision, and goals.  Serves as a liaison with internal staff and/or external partners to guide successful outcomes on projects and initiatives, monitors and evaluates impact and results, and reports on the progress to the VPSA.  Represents the Division of Student Affairs at the university level and participates in division strategies in the areas of finance, personnel, and facilities coordination. Responsible for interpreting TAMU regulations, TAMU rules and standard administrative procedures for the division. 

• Leadership and Supervision: Leads and supervises various departments within the Division of Student Affairs to oversee goals and objectives, the development of budgets and management of resources, program assessment and evaluation, and policies and procedures. Serves as the Division’s Primary Public Information Liaison Coordinator.

• Financial and Operational Leadership: Leads the budget review and resource allocation process for the Division of Student Affairs, including establishing procedures and overseeing accounting for both the division and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Serves as the primary advisor to the VPSA on matters related to affiliated departments: Finance, Human Resources, Technology Services, and Facilities Management. Manages and monitors the division’s salary structure. Oversees and approves all construction, renovation, and maintenance projects within the division. Provides final approval and signature authority for all business and human resources activities.

• Student Affairs Fee Advisory Board (SAFAB): Serves as the primary advisor to the Student Affairs Fee Advisory Board (SAFAB), a nine-member student board charged with making recommendations to the VPSA regarding appropriated fees such as the University Advancement Fee, the Recreational Sports Fee, the Health Center Fee, and the University Center Fee. 

• Representative for the Division of Student Affairs: Represe