Assistant Vice Provost for Student Success Job at Appalachian State University
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Location
Boone, NC
Faculty Rank
No
Provide Rank
N/A
Position Number
089181
Department
University College - 202000
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal or Master’s degree in College Student Personnel/Development, Higher Education, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of seven years of experience working in a higher education setting.
License/Certification Required
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in designing and implementing student success initiatives.
- Evidence of progressively responsible administrative experience including supervision, budget management, proposal writing, and leading campus-wide initiatives.
- Outstanding writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The
Assistant Vice Provost provides leadership, advocacy, coordination, and recommendations for academic and non-academic initiatives that support student success at Appalachian State University. The Assistant Vice Provost supports collaborations with departments, schools, and colleges across campus.
The responsibilities of the Assistant Vice Provost include, but are not limited to:
- Providing leadership to direct reports to assure that these programs and centers are providing high-quality support to relevant student populations.
- Assessing activities undertaken to improve student retention, persistence, and graduation. Supporting and improving successful initiatives and discontinuing initiatives that are not effective.
- Collaborating broadly to promote student success across all undergraduate colleges.
- Envisioning, planning, and seeking funding for future student success initiatives and programs.
- Forging partnerships with key academic units so that the office can undertake the work necessary to support student success.
- Collecting and interpreting data that recognizes the cultural and socio-economic differences among learners to demonstrate areas of needed support for advising and student success.
- Staying abreast of and disseminating state or national legislation, literature, and best practices pertaining to persistence, retention, and graduation.
- Presenting data and solutions to campus partners in order to establish new initiatives to support student success.
- Participating in professional development related to student success.
Type of Position
Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
No
Suggested Salary Range
$93,658 - $124,000
Physical Demands of Position
Typical physical demands of a professional position within a university.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
09/13/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins
10/12/2022
Proposed Date of Hire
01/02/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Additionally, list a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information.
Search Chair Name
Ted Zerucha
Search Chair Email
zeruchat@appstate.edu
Disability Accommodation Information
Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.
Important Contacts:
Director of Human Resources/EEO Officer
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
ADA/504 Coordinator & Office of Disability Resources Director
Office of Disability Resources
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
Important Contacts:
Director of Human Resources/EEO Officer
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
Office of Title IX Compliance
123 I.G. Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-2144
ADA/504 Coordinator & Office of Disability Resources Director
Office of Disability Resources
224 Joyce Lawrence Lane/Suite 112 Anne Belk Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3056
Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian
We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.
We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.
Background Check Statement
Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.
Eligibility for Employment
Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. This position may or may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship; EHRA positions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request further information about sponsorship for this position, please contact International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach at issso@appstate.edu
Quick Link
https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/36171
Posting Number
201501019P
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