Vice President Student Affairs
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
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 United States, Arizona, Tempe | |
| 2411 West 14th Street (Show on map) | |
 Apr 17, 2025 | |
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Vice President Student Affairs Job ID: 321198 Location: Rio Salado Community College Full/Part Time: Regular/Temporary: Regular Salary Range $132,943.00 - $172,825.00/annually, DOE Grade 128 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Campus Statement Rio Salado College (RSC) is one of 10 independently accredited colleges comprising of the Maricopa Community Colleges district and is considered one of the premier colleges in the country known for innovation in education and a highly collaborative working environment. Rio Salado has been transforming the learning experience for students and setting the standard for innovation in higher education since 1978. Serving more than a quarter million students online, Rio Salado is dedicated to providing innovative educational opportunities through college bridge pathways, community-based learning, corporate and government partnerships, and early college initiatives. The College is dedicated to providing affordable and flexible educational opportunities to meet the needs of today's students offering non-traditional and in-person programs that include college bridge pathways, incarcerated re-entry, community- based learning, corporate and government partnerships, early college initiatives and university transfer. As a national leader in online learning, Rio Salado College drives academic excellence through research, strategic planning, and data analytics. A commitment to evidence-based decision-making ensures continuous program refinement and responsiveness to student needs. Grounded in core values of relentless improvement and forward-thinking strategy, RSC remains dedicated to delivering high-quality, adaptable learning experiences. At Rio Salado College, you'll find a team that is thoughtful, energetic, and forward-looking in a progressive, collaborative, and innovative organization that is dedicated to supporting a highly diverse student body succeed with accomplishing their educational goals. About the Area Rio Salado College is located in the heart of Tempe, Arizona. Tempe offers a vibrant arts and culture scene, outdoor recreation at Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park, and year-round community events. From world-class entertainment at Tempe Center for the Arts to an energetic nightlife scene on Mill Avenue, Tempe is a city that knows how to have fun. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy biking along the Tempe Town Lake pathways, hiking nearby trails, and engaging in year-round water sports. The city also hosts major events, including Ironman Arizona, the Tempe Festival of the Arts, and various sporting events, ensuring there's always something exciting happening. Whether enjoying the city's dynamic downtown, engaging with its higher education ecosystem, or taking advantage of its outdoor lifestyle, Tempe provides an unparalleled balance of career growth, cultural richness, and quality living-making it a wonderful place to live, work, and lead. This position is a non-classified position that will have a contract. Any internal hire waives their rights to classified employment by accepting this position. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package: * Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage * Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time * 20 Paid Observed Holidays * Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage * Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions * Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) * Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents * Annual Professional Development Funding * Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs: * District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars * Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter * Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services * Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings * Pre-Retirement Planning Events * Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary The Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) reports directly to the College President and is the Chief Student Affairs Officer for the college. The VPSA works collaboratively as a member of the college executive leadership team to advance RSC's strategic goals and objectives. The position leads Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, International Education, Testing Services, Academic Advising, Veterans Services, Student Life and Leadership, Disability Services, and New Student Orientation and Services. This individual advises the College President in matters pertaining to student affairs and services in the Maricopa County Community Colleges District, and works closely with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Vice President of Administrative Services to serve the best interests of the college. The VPSA may be asked to act on behalf of the College President in the President's absence. The position leads 3 direct reports and a total team of approximately 107, overseeing a budget of nearly $22M. The Vice President of Student Affairs provides collaborative leadership, strategic planning, and oversight for all student affairs units, ensuring a comprehensive approach to student success, retention, and completion. This role involves budget development and management, maximizing financial aid opportunities, and implementing student assessment programs to continuously enhance services. The VPSA leads research efforts to evaluate and improve student affairs programs and fosters a culture of student success beyond the classroom by integrating student learning outcomes across all initiatives. Working closely with college leadership, this position plays a critical role in strategic enrollment management, guiding both short and long-term planning to strengthen recruitment efforts and grow student headcount and credit hours. In addition to supervising, developing, and managing staff and student affairs departments, the VPSA assesses student needs, evaluates and enhances programs, and ensures effective collaboration across multiple college departments. Responsibilities include budget planning, grant process engagement, data analysis, and policy development, along with fostering cooperative working relationships within the college and broader community. Serving as ADA Compliance Officer, the VP ensures adherence to ADA regulations, maintains the student handbook, and works closely with Title IX administrators and faculty to resolve student disciplinary matters, ensuring procedural fairness and fostering a developmentally supportive student conduct system. Additionally, the VPSA serves as a liaison between the college and external stakeholders, building strong public relations with community leaders, K-12 school districts, businesses, and governmental agencies. They actively represent the college on district-wide councils, committees, and advisory groups, supporting the institution's mission to build strong, cooperative partnerships that enhance student success. Opportunities Advancing Student Achievement: Implement strategies to increase student retention and completion rates, aligning with the college's goal to boost annual graduation and transfer rates from 16% to 22%. Innovative Learning Pathways: Collaborate with academic divisions to develop flexible learning options that cater to diverse student needs, supporting the strategic plan's emphasis on 21st-century workforce readiness. Enhancing Student Support Services: Leverage data analytics to refine student support services, ensuring they effectively address evolving student needs and contribute to institutional effectiveness. Challenges Enrollment Growth: Achieve the ambitious target of increasing new student enrollment by 25% by 2027, necessitating innovative recruitment strategies and community engagement. Operational Stability: Navigate the complexities of enhancing operational and organizational stability, ensuring that student affairs initiatives are sustainable and aligned with institutional goals. Resource Allocation: Effectively manage resources to support the development and implementation of new programs and services, balancing innovation with fiscal responsibility. Essential Functions 40% - Provides collaborative leadership, strategic planning, supervision, budget development and management for all student affairs units to promote student success; develops strategies to maximize financial aid programs for student success; plans, develops and implements student assessment programs across the division; supervises research activities concerned with the evaluation, improvement and monitoring of student affairs programs; provides leadership to implement a comprehensive culture of student success in the out-of-class environment through the integration of student success/learning outcomes into all programs; maintains an ongoing awareness of college-wide efforts by administrators, department chairs, faculty and staff to improve student enrollment, persistence, retention, and completion; in collaboration with other college vice presidents, leads, develops and expands short and long-term institutional-level strategic enrollment management planning to reach college enrollment targets; strengthens and expands college recruitment and enrollment strategies to increase student headcount and credit hours. 30% - Supervises, develops, and manages assigned staff and student affairs departments; assess student needs; develops, evaluates and coordinates responsive programs; analyzes and interprets data; manages planning and delivering student affairs services; coordinates activities with a variety of college staff and departments; prepares and monitors budgets; communicates effectively orally and in writing; engages with various aspects of the grant process; establishes cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties. 20% - Serves as the Title IX liaison to the regional Title IX coordinators and ADA Compliance Officer and ensures compliance with Title IX and ADA regulations. Maintains and ensures currency of the student handbook; develops and implements student discipline procedures, and consults with administrators and faculty to resolve student disciplinary issues to assure procedural fairness; Oversees developmentally based student code of conduct and judicial services. 10% - Serves as a student affairs liaison and develops and promotes good public relation contacts with the community and other governmental officials; promotes and encourages cooperative working relationships with K-12 school districts, charter schools, and business, industry and community; represents college on district-wide councils, committees and ad hoc groups; performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and four years of progressively responsible management and/or leadership experience in field of assignment that includes two years of supervisory experience. Examples of student affairs academic support management/leadership experience includes: program management, project management, budget development and management related to programs or projects, staff supervision, policy development, administration, evaluation and compliance. Equivalency allowed. Desired Qualifications A. Earned doctorate in a higher education related field from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution B. Chief student affairs officer leadership and management experience in a comprehensive community college setting C. Proven ability to inspire and motivate teams around a student-centered vision, fostering a culture that supports student success D. Strong collaboration and listening skills, demonstrating compassion, integrity, and ethical leadership while effectively advocating for students E. Exceptional communication skills with a commitment to transparency and open dialogue within the team and across the institution F. Active campus engagement, maintaining a visible presence to connect with students and staff, listen to their needs, and support their success G. Demonstrated experience as a change agent, with the ability to navigate adversity, take strategic risks, and drive meaningful transformation H. Commitment to building a cohesive and engaged Student Affairs team, fostering collaboration and shared purpose I. Experience working closely with faculty to align Student Affairs initiatives with academic priorities and enhance the student experience J. Dedication to fostering a sense of belonging for students and employees, ensuring a dynamic and supportive campus culture K. Authentic, high integrity with a strong appreciation for humor How to Apply The soft application deadline for review of applications is April 27, 2025. While the position is open until filled, materials received after this date are not guaranteed full consideration and will be reviewed at the sole discretion of the search committee. Application materials include:
Send application materials to: Vpsa.rsc@cizekassociates.com Or securely upload application materials to: https://cizekassociates.com/contact/ Search Consultant: Sheila Lehker, President Cizek Associates, Inc. Vpsa.rsc@cizekassociates.com 602-553-1066 EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, o.tafari.osayande@riosalado.edu, 480/517-8196. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321198&PostingSeq=1 jeid-e71ab96b5c99904b9767a9720ec4a8c2 | |