Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has 7 campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: Vice President - Student Affairs

Employee Classification: Executive/Admin & Managerial

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Student Affairs

Campus Location: STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

This is a full-time fiscal position reporting to the President of the College. Serving as the Chief Student Affairs Officer and as a member of the president’s senior staff, the Vice-President of Student Affairs has primary responsibility to provide leadership, strategic direction, policy development, and administrative oversight of Student Affairs. The VPSA works collaboratively with senior leadership to create a campus culture that promotes student success, provides a safe and welcoming campus environment that embraces all students from various backgrounds, and fosters a sense of community among the students.

The Vice President of Student Services has overall responsibility for providing leadership, management, and supervision for student services programs, student services personnel, student financial aid, recruiting and retention, enrollment management, working to respond to student needs, and fostering institutional development

Job Duties

   Planning:

• Develop and implement program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for the College's Student Affairs division.
• Contribute to the development of short and long-range strategic plans to advance the division and align with the College's objectives.
• Ensure compliance with college policies and state and federal laws regarding Student Affairs.

   Budgeting:

• Oversee budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting activities for the Student Affairs division.
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources and financial compliance.

   Supervisory:

• Manage and direct the activities of the Student Affairs division, including supervising employees, prioritizing work, and providing leadership.
• Support the selection, training, and motivation of faculty and staff.

   Leadership:

• Provide leadership for Student Affairs in the College’s Strategic Plan.
• Identify and assess organizational development needs to meet College objectives.

   Advisory to the President:

• Serve as an advisor to the President on matters related to Student Affairs.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on organizational development strategies.

   Team/Collaborative:

• Maintain effective partnerships with staff and administrators to reach divisional goals.
• Collaborate with other divisions to meet College objectives and goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field required.
• At least eight (8) years of broad-based, progressively responsible student services/affairs experience.
• Demonstrated success in creating comprehensive, student-centered programs and services that increased enrollment/retention/graduation.
• Experience in developing and managing departmental budgets.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the assessment of student learning outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in a related field strongly preferred.
• Strong computer skills with experience in Ellucian Banner software packages.
• Knowledge and experience with SACS accreditation requirements and processes.

Full-time employees at Southwest work 37.5 hours per week. Benefits include health insurance, annual and sick leave, tuition assistance and retirement.

Statement for accreditation: Southwest is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). It is the responsibility of every employee to adhere to regional and program accreditation standards.
https://sacscoc.org/app/uploads/2019/08/2018PrinciplesOfAcreditation.pdf

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.