Vice President of Student Services

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Reporting to the College President, the VPSS is the college’s Chief Student Services Officer and is a member of the President’s executive leadership team. The VPSS works collaboratively with the members of the executive leadership team in the leadership, planning, policy and budget development, and management for a comprehensive Student Services program. Working in collaboration with Academic Affairs, Finance, and Administrative Services to promote and fulfill TMCC’s Mission and Core Values, the Vice President manages a budget of nearly $14M and provides effective leadership for all Student Services at the institution. The position leads a team of 213 employees and supervises eight direct reports, including two Executive Directors – one for Student Life and one for Admissions & Enrollment Services – as well as a Director of TRIO Student Support Services, a Director of TRIO Upward Bound, and two Program Directors, one for Campus Connections and another for Jump-Start Dual Credit. The VPSS will join a growing, mission focused institution at a time of great momentum. Enrollment is climbing, student confidence is rising, and the College is experiencing an exciting period of expansion, including new athletics programming and increased student engagement.

We seek a Vice President who is a trusted collaborator, a diplomatic communicator, and an empathetic leader. TMCC’s executive leadership team is hardworking, high-performing, cohesive, and committed to one another’s success. Our leadership team shares a vision for growth, responds to our community’s needs, and our next VPSS must exhibit confidence, humility, integrity, work ethic, and good humor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative experience and leadership in a Student Services related discipline, including supervisory experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated experience in the following areas: enrollment management, financial aid, student conduct and disability resources, budget development and strategic planning, staff and organizational development

Desired Credentials and Experiences

• Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution in a related discipline

• Excellent communicator who is collaborative and visible across campus

• Experience building and maintaining great relationships with internal and external agencies

• Ethical and honest leader of high integrity with an ability to bring levity and positivity

• Strong, visionary leadership skills with a track record of frequent, consistent communication

• Experience in a comprehensive community college with multiple campuses

• Knowledge of the needs and emerging trends in community college Student Services

• Experience leading empathetic, student-centered teams through clarity and accountability

• Experience navigating or overseeing complex federal policy changes

• Experience managing athletic budgets, teams, and departmental functions

• Experience dealing with change management

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve on the President's Leadership Team and college shared-governance groups

• Collaborate with Leadership Team colleagues on projects, grants, and initiatives

• Lead the Student Services leadership team and chair its regular meetings

• Oversee all Student Services programs, operations, policies, and procedures

• Support emergency operations planning, preparedness, and student safety measures

• Liaise closely with the Student Conduct Officer and VPAA about student conduct issues

• Supervise and support 8 direct reports; author and deliver annual performance evaluations

• Review all administrative faculty evaluations