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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. 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
2. In collaboration with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, ensures compliance with SACS and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board requirements
3. 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
4. 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
5. Oversees the Financial Aid Department; maintains knowledge and expertise regarding financial aid
6. Prepares, maintains, and executes the System's Enrollment Management Strategy
7. Develops and implements the student support strategy, with student services elements as well as student life elements
8. 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
9. Develops and implements a planning and evaluation system and reports the results of all such evaluations to the Chancellor in a timely manner
10. 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
11. 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
12. Oversees the development and implementation of System strategic plans
13. Serves as member of the Chancellor's Cabinet
14. 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Commitment to student success, collaboration, familiarity with challenges and opportunities in a large, multi-campus community college system, and a respect for the unique cultures of the individual campuses
• Strong reliance upon data in decision-making
• High level of integrity, creativity, the ability to follow-through
• Knowledge, understanding, and practical application of Lone Star College policies and procedures
• Ability to work independently and make decisions based upon Board policies
• Ability to direct system-wide financial and business activities through subordinate managers
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, and the public
• Ability to display personal initiative and autonomy
• Ability to establish strategy and direction across LSC
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in demanding work environment
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent skills in utilization of computer systems to extract and report information
• Excellent written and verbal communications are critical in this position
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE & CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

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.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your resume should provide a complete picture of your work experience. The resume should include the following information for each position listed:

1. Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
2. If the position was full time or part time
3. If the position was paid or unpaid
4. Level of degree completed including date earned.
5. Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

Special Instructions

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If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.

You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters or less.

How to Apply

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY

We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.