Job description
Commitment to Mission
This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.
Cultural Beliefs
- One LSC
- Student Focused
- Own It
- Foster Belonging
- Cultivate Community
- Choose Learning
The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For®” is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.
Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.
Campus Marketing Statement
Lone Star College-System Office
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.
Lone Star College-System Office employees are based at one of two System Office locations; The Woodlands and University Park. Both are the site for multiple administrative departments and system-wide training programs.
Location address is 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs and General Counsel, the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs serves as Chief Student Affairs Officer for Lone Star College. Works collaboratively with System Office Vice Chancellors and Campus Presidents to develop a culture based on mutual respect and decision making and to ensure the highest quality of services is provided to Student Affairs areas at colleges. Provides oversight of multiple System-wide areas and functions, including but not limited to Student Success and Completion; Records/Enrollment Services/Registrar; Admissions and Enrollment Services; First Year Experience; Strategic Planning and Assessment; Student Success Initiatives; Call Centers; Recruitment & Orientation; Admissions and Enrollment Services; Financial Aid; Enrollment Management and Enrollment Strategy; Student Life; and Student Support Services. Represents LSC and Chancellor at city, regional, state, and national meetings on matters of student success.
Additional information can be found by vising the landing page: https://www.lonestar.edu/executive-recruitment/vice-chancellor-student-affairs
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Participates in the decision making and fully supports LSC strategic priorities including the following:
- G1: Opportunity in Financial Resilience
- G2: Leadership in Academic Excellence
- G3: Strength in Culture and Talent Development
- G4: Connections to Bridges of Prosperity
- In collaboration with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, ensures compliance with SACS and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requirements
- In collaboration with campus presidents, ensures appropriate compliance and accreditation of all academic departments; Works closely with presidents to ensure consistency, efficiency, and cooperation across LSC
- Fully understands and actively supports LSC budgeting philosophies, allocation models and financial accountability for areas of responsibility; Participates in and supervises the preparation and recommendation of detailed budgets, with cost estimates, for functions and programs supervised
- Oversees the Financial Aid Department; maintains knowledge and expertise regarding financial aid
- Prepares, maintains, and executes the System’s Enrollment Management Strategy
- Develops and implements the student support strategy, with student services elements as well as student life elements
- Develops and implements a plan of organization including hiring, termination, and the assignment of responsibilities to personnel in accordance with LSC policies; Fully understands and actively supports Lone Star College Human Resource policies, procedures, and practices
- Develops and implements a planning and evaluation system and reports the results of all such evaluations to the Chancellor in a timely manner
- Engages in appropriate professional development activities; Presents at least once annually at a national level professional meeting/conference and once annually at a State or regional conference
- Represents assigned departments in community and civic activities, supporting the programs of the LSC Foundation and maintaining positive relationships with governmental and educational entities within the college’s service area, including members of the Legislature
- Oversees the development and implementation of System strategic plans
- Serves as member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet
- Performs all other duties necessary to accomplish the objectives of LSC and/or as assigned by the Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs. Initial assignment and/or reassignment of duties consistent with that of a Vice Chancellor will be made by the Vice Chancellor, Legal Affairs in accordance with the needs of LSC
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree and at least 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience must include at least 5 years of senior level management experience at the Vice President level or above in higher education
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working for an institution recognized as an Aspen Prize finalist or winner
- Experience in overseeing financial aid operations
- Experience in overseeing enrollment management strategy
Salary
Hiring salary range is $188,690 – $216,994.
How to Apply
How to apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY at www.lonestar.edu/employment (Job Opening ID# 44410).
