Vice President, Academic Affairs and Student Affairs

Position OverviewThe following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.POSITION SUMMARYReporting directly to the campus President, the Vice President leads instructional and student affairs programs. This position serves as the college's Chief Academic Officer. The Vice President is a member of the President's Cabinet. The Cabinet collaborates on strategic goal processes to improve campus operations to meet student, community, and institutional needs. This role requires strong team-building across multiple departments, a desire for educational innovation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. This is an opportunity for an innovative leader to unite campus departments to promote overall student success.ENMU-Roswell is scheduled for an accreditation site visit by the Higher Learning Commission in 2027. The Vice President will lead the accreditation preparation efforts and serve as the campus's liaison with the Higher Learning Commission. The ability to work collegially across the institution is critical to this position. This position oversees all aspects of academic affairs and student affairs to include: supervising three Deans, two Assistant Vice Presidents, an Executive Administrative Assistant, the Director of Gear Up, and a grants director overseeing two federal grants.The Vice President works closely with campus leaders in all significant planning, policy and decision-making actions, including community, legislative, governmental, and accreditation matters. This position assumes a primary role in interpreting, analyzing, and communicating complex information and data, including information from the New Mexico Higher Education Department, New Mexico Legislature, Federal Department of Education, and Higher Learning Commission. The Vice President participates in long-range planning and implements the campus's strategic plans.DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:Leading academic affairs and student affairs functionsImplementation of strategic goals and objectivesOversight of the academic catalog and the academic scheduleExperience with and knowledge of regional and national accreditation to ensure campus operations meet established accreditation standardsArticulate a vision for instruction and student affairs grounded in best practices for teaching, learning, student support, and ensuring alignment with the college's missionPromote and lead program review, outcomes assessment, instructional effectiveness, student affairs, and accreditation standardsOversee local high school academic partnerships for dual credit programmingEncourage innovative use of instructional technology and online delivery to meet regional and workforce needsCollaborates with various campus offices to ensure successful implementation of grant fundingRespond to student and public inquiries and complaints regarding instructional delivery and student servicesPromote and support professional development for faculty and staffEngage with external stakeholders, including employers, community partners, and other educational institutions, to foster partnerships and collaborationReview and evaluate policies affecting instruction and student affairs, proposing new and revised policies as appropriateCollaborate with the Branch Campus Chief Budget Officer to analyze financials as they relate to academic and student affairsOversee the development and management of budgets for all instructional and student affairs departments, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic goalsLeads the preparation, scheduling, and evaluation of academic programs and classesFacilitates faculty and staff evaluation processes to include faculty tenureEnsure the successful operation of the campus Adult Education ProgramLong term forecasts of academic and student support programsActively supports the college's shared governance components, activities, and other collaborative processesManages the continued evaluation and improvement of assigned campus functionsRepresents the college on various committees, as well as to campus and system boards, community groups, professional organizations, other colleges, universities, state agencies, and K-12 schoolsAnalyzes pertinent educational and financial laws, legislation, policies, regulations and procedures to determine impact on the college and reporting strategiesUnderstanding of the Hispanic Serving Institution designation and its significance for institutional practicesAnalyzes, interprets, and monitors the financial condition of the college's operations; recommends changes and strategies to ensure financial stability and good financial healthAbility to work with multiple constituencies with diverse backgrounds, cultural heritages, ethnicities and abilitiesUnderstanding of student enrollment trends and demographic statistics of the community, as well as trends in academic, vocational, adult and community educationAssumes other professional duties as assigned by the PresidentRequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:A minimum of a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning in an academic discipline, education, public administration, leadership, or closely related fieldHigher education experience as a vice president, assistant vice president, dean, or director leading academic affairs or student affairs faculty and staffDemonstrated experience working with external organizations such as a state Higher Education Department, civic organizations, and accreditation organizationsStrong understanding of federal and state regulations related to post-secondary institutionsExceptional oral and written communication skillsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Earned doctorate degree in an academic field, higher education administration/leadership, or a related areaFive years of progressive community college supervisory experience as a vice president, assistant vice president, or deanCommunity College level teaching experienceExperience in a minority serving institutionProven experience in building industry partnerships to develop workforce programs and fundraising capabilitiesBilingual (Spanish)Working ConditionsWork is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines. Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.Essential Functions:[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]Additional InformationElectronic Application Instructions:

Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:Letter of InterestResume / Curriculum vitaeTranscripts Official or Unofficial. ( Scanned/PDF transcripts required

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be considered. )ENMU-Roswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer.

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218.

Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 624-7411.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please read our Notice of Nondiscrimination at

www.roswell.enmu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/ . New Mexico is an open records State; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel at

frances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu . For any other inquiries please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu.ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS

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