Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement

Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement Location: San Marcos, TX | Full‑time, 12‑month position; salary $9,166.67–$11,333.33 per month. Required Qualifications Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, student development, leadership, or related field. 10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in student involvement, campus recreation, or student union/centers or related areas. Experience supervising and developing full‑time professional staff across multiple functional areas, with a demonstrated commitment to building high‑performing, accountable teams. Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional collaborations, committees, or initiatives that extend beyond direct reporting lines. Preferred Qualifications Doctoral or other terminal degree in higher education or related field. National‑level engagement or leadership experience through professional associations, multi‑institutional initiatives, or contributions to the field of student engagement and student success. Demonstrated experience advancing inclusive engagement strategies that support first‑generation, Pell‑eligible, and other student populations. Experience integrating co‑curricular engagement with academic success initiatives, enrollment or retention strategies, or institutional student success frameworks. Experience leading institutional change initiatives that require collaboration, influence, and alignment rather than formal authority. Experience using assessment, data, and evidence‑informed practices to evaluate programs, inform decision‑making, and demonstrate impact. Job Duties Provide Leadership for Student Engagement Initiatives – Provide visionary and strategic leadership for a comprehensive, university‑wide student engagement strategy that fosters belonging, connection, leadership development, and co‑curricular learning in support of student retention, persistence, and graduation. Advance a student‑success–oriented engagement model that leverages evidence‑based practices, assessment data, and national best practices to demonstrate the impact of involvement on student engagement and leadership development. Oversee the development and assessment of campus‑wide programs, initiatives, and traditions that promote civic engagement, leadership capacity, and community connection across the student lifecycle. Provide leadership and accountability for the integration of assessment, data analytics, and reporting within student engagement units to support continuous improvement, strategic decision‑making, and executive‑level communication of impact. Ensure student engagement policies, practices, and organizational structures align with divisional and university strategic plans, equity and access commitments, risk‑management standards, and evolving student needs. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and professional development within student engagement units by investing in staff development, succession planning, and high‑performing leadership teams. Operational Management – Provide direct supervision to the Executive Director of Student Involvement and Engagement, Director of the LBJ Student Center and Event Services, and Director of Campus Recreation. Develop, oversee, and assess university‑wide programs and services that are informed by best practices in higher education to improve retention and graduation rates and expand student involvement and leadership practices. Provide secondary level oversight of auxiliary funding sources and student fee accounts to ensure proper management and fiscal controls. Other Duties as Assigned – Advance the University’s learning mission by providing leadership for student services, programs, and activities that foster student development and engagement for the complete student body. Assure departmental strategic initiatives, goals and objectives align with and contribute to division and university vision, mission, and goals. Represent the Division and the University at university and community/town & gown events. Represent the Division of Student Success on various university committees and at appropriate activities and functions, both on and off campus. Serve as a resource person for students, parents, and other constituents in helping them solve problems and obtain information. Coordinate special projects and other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Success. Benefits Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents. Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Free wellness program and mother‑friendly resources. Training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs. Tuition support for employee and dependent children. Retirement security with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions. Legal and Required Notices Texas State University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law in employment, educational programs, and activities and admissions. Employment is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications. In accordance with federal law, all new employees must complete the Form I‑9 and provide acceptable documentation verifying their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Texas State University participates in E‑Verify, and employment is contingent upon the successful verification of work authorization. Employees are required to maintain valid work authorization to satisfy the conditions of Form I‑9 at all times during employment and the university makes no implicit or explicit promises to financially support visa or permanent residency applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas State University