Associate Vice President, Student Affairs

Job Title

Associate Vice President, Student Affairs

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 at Texas A&M University is comprised of multiple departments that support students’ learning, development, and well-being outside the classroom. The Division is committed to student-centered, data-informed decision-making and responsible stewardship of university resources. Departments work collaboratively to provide programs, services, and experiences that support student success while maintaining a safe and healthy campus environment.

 

What We Want

As the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, you will provide senior administrative and managerial leadership for departments within your assigned portfolio and serve as a strategic partner to the Vice President for Student Affairs. You will be responsible for ensuring that departmental goals, initiatives, and operations align with divisional and university priorities. This role requires the ability to lead across units, manage complex initiatives, and represent the Division in university governance and cross-campus collaborations. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and a working knowledge of student affairs administration are essential for success in this position.

 

What You Need to Know

Salary: Commensurate based on selected candidates experience. 

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

Additional Details: This position reports directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs and serves as a member of the VPSA leadership team. The role includes supervision of departments, leadership of strategic projects and committees, and representation of the Division of Student Affairs at university and external meetings as appropriate. Work beyond normal office hours and occasional travel may be required. 

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Departments in Student Affairs: Provides direct supervision and leadership for assigned division departments and auxiliary unit(s). Oversees departmental goal setting, strategic planning, and performance outcomes. Directs the development and management of budgets, allocation of resources, program assessment and evaluation, and the establishment and implementation of policies and procedures. Responsible for the review and approval of all performance, work and entertainment contracts produced by reporting departments. Responsible for staff training and verifying all contracts comply with all TAMU rules and regulations. Serves as designee for student organization approver for risk compliance. Oversees auxiliary services to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with the university’s mission. Ensures departmental and auxiliary operations comply with university policies, procedures, and expectations.

• Strategic Projects and Initiatives: Oversees and leads strategic, time-bound projects and division-wide initiatives assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs. These efforts require cross-functional coordination, planning, implementation, and assessment to advance divisional and university priorities. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, oversight and coordination of the Concessions Committee, collaborative coordination of the Expressive Activities Committee and Activity Resource and Response Team with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students and serving as the division’s liaison to the SAAHE program.

• Division Representation and University Governance: Represents the Division of Student Affairs at appropriate activities and functions, both on and off campus. Serves as a resource person for students, parents and other constituents in helping them solve problems and obtain information. Serves as the Division of Student Affairs’ representative on standing university committees, councils, and working groups. Contributes to institutional governance, policy development, and cross-campus collaboration by p