Vice President, Student Affairs

Vice President, Student Affairs

R0139416

University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus

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Job Description

The Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) has a deep commitment to the well-being and development of students on campus and is responsible for providing leadership, budgetary decisions, and administrative oversight for all Student Affairs functions, including managing and developing functional leaders.

The VPSA provides leadership and management oversite for approximately 100 employees, and another 700 student employees in the Division of Student Affairs. The Division is committed to developing and maintaining a healthy and welcoming campus community for all students.

With a focus on national best-practices, the individual develops long term cost-effective strategies to support student initiatives, analyzes data to make sound decisions, recommends operational efficiencies, evaluates revenue projections, determines the fiscal impact of state budget allocations, and represents the University's interest in various internal and external constituent groups.

The VPSA is highly engaged with the Nevada System of Higher Education and Board of Regents, representing the President in these and other high-level community forums. As a member of the President's Cabinet, the Vice President of Student Affairs works as part of a team to set the overall direction of the University though consultation with the members of the Cabinet on University-wide issues. The VPSA must anticipate and respond to challenges and opportunities in higher education and advise the President.

About Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs' goal is to improve the extent and quality of student engagement at Nevada and, in doing so, enhance student learning and success. The Division supports the student and campus experience through programs ranging from residential life to cultural diversity and is committed to developing and maintaining a healthy learning environment for all students at the University. The total budget for Student Life is $64,795,115. Approximately $63 million in auxiliary and student fee funds and $1.5 million in state funds. The Student Life unit includes approximately 67 administrative faculty, 42 classified staff, 12 graduate assistants, 2 post-doctoral scholars and 725 student employees.

The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of the following units:

• https://www.unr.edu/student-engagement works collaboratively with the Associate Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN) to engage, educate and empower undergraduate students to take action in the best interest of the student body and the University community.

• https://nevadaasun.com/ is the student government of the University of Nevada, Reno and provides and services to ensure Nevada's students succeed personally, academically and professionally.

• https://www.unr.edu/student-persistence-research conducts high quality retention research and learning outcomes assessment for the Division of Student Services to increase student persistence and completion rates at the University of Nevada, Reno.

• https://www.unr.edu/dean-of-students support student success from enrollment to degree completion and is dedicated to student-centered strategic planning that supports student development, retention and self-advocacy. The Dean of Students oversees the Nevada Career Studio, the Office for New Student Initiatives, the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Office of Student Conduct.

• https://www.unr.edu/union opened on November 16, 2007 and since has been a student-centered building that serves as the living room of campus and complements the academic experience through cultural, educational, social and recreational programs.

• https://www.unr.edu/fitness (FRS) is a university department offering Nevada Students the opportunity to live an active lifestyle and oversees the E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center, intramural sports, the Lombari pool and more.

• https://www.unr.edu/multicultural-center researches, designs and implements unique programs and services that promote recruitment and retention, the pursuit of academic success and graduation. The Multicultural Center's efforts expand cultural, historical and community awareness and maintain an open, safe and inclusive environment for all students.

• https://www.unr.edu/housing oversees residence life on campus, including living spaces, residence halls and dining facilities and is committed to creating an inclusive community that embraces all residents and upholds the Nevada System for Higher Education policy on non-discrimination.

• https://www.unr.edu/counseling provides psychological services to University of Nevada, Reno students to support and facilitate their personal and academic success and development.

• https://www.unr.edu/drc (DRC) was created to meet the unique educational needs of undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities.

• https://www.unr.edu/first-generation-student-center helps students who will be the first in their families to complete a baccalaureate degree, and income-qualified students to overcome class, social and academic barriers to higher education.

• For more about the organizational structure, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/student-services/office/organization-chart

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree and eight (8) years of related administrative management and leadership in student affairs.

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal academic degree

Student affairs experience at a public research university

Student affairs leadership at an established or emerging minority serving institution

Relevant Experience

• Executive level administration knowledge of complex public institutions of higher education and experience leading student services and/or governmental organizations.

• Knowledge of best practices, current issues, and future trends in education.

• An established record of working with a diverse staff, faculty and campus populations and demonstrated commitment to diversity in areas of hiring and promotions.

• A successful record of developing, implementing, and sustaining innovative policies and programs that foster excellence in higher education.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to establish relationships and work with various constituents within and outside the university.

• An understanding of and commitment to shared governance.

• Experience in addressing the co-curricular and student life needs of both undergraduate and graduate student communities.

• A well-regarded history of personal and professional ethics, character and integrity.

• Strong communication skills with a commitment to inclusiveness, transparency, and consensus building.

• Demonstrated experience in contributions to the scholarship and practice of student affairs and justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education.

• Knowledge of student services, trends, and promising practices in higher education.

• Equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of students' diverse backgrounds and impact on their college experience; ability to foster an inclusive educational environment.

• An understanding of the needs of first-generation college students

• Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and advocate for a wide range of student-oriented programs with a student-centered approach.

• Demonstrates competence in leading successful change efforts, including continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Knowledge and understanding of university governance structure.

• Strong strategic orientation and tactical skills to maximize a division's financial, infrastructure, and staff resources.

• Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills; ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and discretion to make politically sensitive decisions with significant organizational impact.

• Exceptional financial acumen and ability to manage complex budget portfolios.

• Strong leadership and management skills; ability to foster an inclusive work environment.

• Strong political acumen and ability to diplomatically address sensitive issues.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to establish relationships and work with various constituents within and outside the university.

• Experience supporting the needs of international students.

• Ability to constructively address student activism in a way that supports civil discourse, free speech and academic freedom.

• Leadership experience in crisis management.

Schedule and Travel

Variable work schedule.

Occasional Travel.

Compensation Grade

Executive Salary Schedule

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/compensation-evaluation/compensation/salary-schedules and select Executive Salary Schedule. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Our Benefits

The University of Nevada, Reno promotes a healthy work life balance for their employees. The university provides a generous amount of annual leave; two (2) days are accrued each month. Spend time skiing the Sierra Mountains, golfing several golf courses, visiting Lake Tahoe, hiking the desolation wilderness, attending local events or just enjoying a nice quiet day in the fresh air. With over 300 days of sunshine and four seasons there is something for everyone.

A benefit of working in Nevada is that you do not pay state income tax - keep more of your earnings!

We do not contribute 6.2% to social security tax; we offer a rich retirement plan instead.

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

We offer excellent health insurance options that include dental, vision, and life insurance.

We take the health of our employees and their families seriously. This position starts the first year with a generous thirty (30) days of sick leave; two (2) days are accrued each month after one year of service.

For candidates who relocate from at least 50 miles away, we offer a relocation/moving allowance. No receipts are required, and the moving allowance is paid in one lump sum.

If you or your dependents are looking to become a Wolf Pack student, we offer a grants-in-aid educational benefit. The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.

Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Search Contacts

David Shintani, Search Chair

mailto:shintani@unr.edu

Alissa Mortensen, Search Coordinator

mailto:alissam@unr.edu

Michelle Briggs, Recruiter

mailto:mcihellebriggs@unr.edu

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at mailto:jobs@unr.edu.

Please attach the following documents to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for three professional references

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

Full Consideration

For full consideration, applications must be received by February 16, 2024.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”

Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education - comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute - the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.

Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.

For more information, please visit the http://www.unr.edu/.

University of Nevada, Reno

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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevada’s land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a “Top Tier” Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.