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Position Announcement
Vice President for Student Service

 

POSITION TITLE:   Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management

POSITION #:              100020

POSITION STATUS:  Exempt                                FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

REPORTS TO:          The College President

SUPERVISES:           Student Services Staff

 

Position Summary:    

Located in the beautiful Rocky Mountain Region, the Community College of Aurora is looking for an innovative leader who can take an already highly functioning team to new heights.  Competitive candidates will be creative and energetic and demonstrate a passion for student and staff success.  They will be able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining quality services and the integrity of the college. As the Chief Student Affairs Officer, this position provides leadership, vision, innovation, direction, coordination, supervision, evaluation and analysis in the areas of, but not limited to; Admissions, Advising, Retention, Records, Recruiting, Student Life, Accessibility Services, and Testing for the Community College of Aurora in a multi-campus environment.  We are looking for someone who will demonstrate strong leadership abilities and have the ability to encourage high morale and quality student services by displaying a leadership style which encourages innovation, excellent customer service and an attitude that students’ needs are the number one priority.  The individual hired for this position must have the ability to promote positive student relations by maintaining effective lines of communication with student leaders and serving as a strong advocate for the non-academic and extracurricular needs of students.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for working across the institution with students, faculty and staff in the development, implementation and continuous evaluation of a comprehensive enrollment management plan.  This position will provide leadership for the development of innovative and aggressive recruitment strategies.  Insure that the student service offices and staff are prepared for and committed to serving the unique and diverse needs of the college’s students by providing a variety of student services and programs that promote student success, learning and development. Provides oversight for the student services departments by staffing, planning and evaluating the directors and managers of the departments this position is responsible for as listed above.  Develops, oversees and manages budgets for the student services departments within the division. Utilizing application and enrollment data, develops goals and objectives for the student service departments to assist the college in achieving its mission. Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet which collaborates to provide leadership, institutional planning, policy development, problem solving and guidance for the college.   Implements and enforces policies and regulations for the college which pertain to campus life and the division of student services, including student conduct issues.  Work with institutional research to collect, manage and analyze student data for use in planning and development throughout the college. Serve as a leading member of the college’s emergency planning committee to ensure the safety of students, employees and visitors to CCA’s campuses.  Support positive relations for the college by communicating and becoming involved with community and civic organizations on behalf of the college. Remain competent and current regarding student affairs issues through regular professional development and training.

 

In order to perform the essential functions of this position, the individual must possess the ability to effectively lead, communicate, concentrate, analyze data, pay attention to detail, retain learned knowledge, instruct/teach, and demonstrate strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution;

• Significant higher education administrative experience in student services with demonstrated success implementing and managing innovative student service programs and initiatives;

• Knowledge of student recruitment and retention issues;

• High level of skill in the compilation and analysis of enrollment data  to support decision making;

• Knowledge of student support programs and services;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate  effectively with many types of individuals and the ability to write clearly and persuasively;

• An experienced supervisor who understands how to  motivate and maximize the strengths of employees and help individuals address performance deficiencies;

• Record of successful planning, budget management, and goal achievement.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution;

• Experience or familiarity with community colleges and their mission;

• Experience with the development, modification and management of enrollment management and student support data systems;

• Experience with supporting diverse, multi-cultural students and employees, coupled with a commitment to introducing global perspectives into student services and its many activities and functions;

• Demonstrated success incorporating the use of social media (i.e. Twitter, FaceBook, MySpace, etc.) and other new media for recruitment and retention purposes;

• Experience creating and/or maintaining a TRIO program;

• Experience assisting a college achieve Hispanic Serving Institution status;

• Experience creating and/or maintaining specialized, targeted “college within a college” programs, e.g. College for Adults, Weekend College, Online College, etc.

 

Salary:   Competitive salary is commensurate with education and experience.  Community College of Aurora offers an excellent benefit plan.  Leave and holiday benefits are also included. For more information on the insurance benefits, click on the following link:  http://www.cccs.edu/HR/Admin.html#ExemptBenefitMaterials.

 

Application Process: To apply, send a letter of application specifically addressing the position requirements, an up-to-date professional resume, and a list of at least five (5) professional references including the reference’s address, phone number(s) and e-mail address to:   HR@CCAurora.edu  

           

Additional Materials for Submission:

One page Statement of Enrollment Management and Student Services Philosophy, and Sample Recruiting and Enrollment Management Strategy

 

Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement on any material or fact or thing in his/her application material is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, Colorado Revised Statutes, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.

 

Deadline to Submit Application Material:  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however it is anticipated that we will begin screening applications on approximately September 21, 2009.  E-mail HR@CCAurora.edu  with questions regarding the application process.   

Notice to all Applicants:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be produced within three (3) days of hire.

• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.

• Final candidate is subject to a criminal background check prior to final selection process.

• Final candidate is required to submit official transcripts.

• The College is affiliated with the Colorado Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and as such, employees contribute to PERA in lieu of Social Security for retirement benefits.  For more information, visit www.copera.org.

• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in your application material.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Community College of Aurora is committed to recruiting and hiring a staff that is reflective of our

diverse student body.  As such, we encourage and welcome applications from members of communities traditionally underrepresented in higher education.  The Community College of Aurora does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability in the admission, access, treatment or employment in its programs or activities.  Inquiries about Title VI, Title VII, Title IX and Section 504 should be made to Debbie Irvine, 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway, Suite A201, Aurora, CO 80011-9036

 

Community College of Aurora Mission:

“The Community College of Aurora provides lifelong educational opportunities, prepares the current and future workforce, and promotes excellence in teaching, learning and service to our diverse community.”