Vice President of Student Access

Vice President of Student Access and Success  

Published or Revised March 27, 2024 This position is the chief student services officer of the College and has overall responsibility for providing leadership, management, and supervision for student services programs, student services personnel, student financial aid, recruiting and retention, enrollment management, residence halls and student life, working to respond to student needs, and fostering institutional development.  Responsible for student development and support services at all off-campus sites, including student services in the on-line program. Applicant must have a master’s degree required in higher education, counseling/student services, a teaching discipline aligned with the College’s instructional program, or a closely related field; doctoral degree preferred.  Five years increasingly responsible management and supervisory experience in one or more areas of student services and experience with at least three years of experience at the dean’s level (or equivalent) or higher.  Demonstrated understanding of, and a commitment to the community college mission and purpose; teaching and learning; high academic standards, and student success.  Knowledge and understanding of student development theory and programs.  Demonstrated understanding of and experience with the assessment of student learning outcomes and educational support outcomes.  Strong computer skills. This position covers health insurance at 100% for employee.  Additional optional coverages include dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance, and long- and short-term disability.  Other benefits include retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Program, accrued sick leave, vacation, paid holidays, and an employee reimbursement/dependent scholarship program.  Health benefits require a 60-day employment period. Nominations and applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, the search committee will begin reviewing applications on May 10, 2024.  Candidates cannot be guaranteed full consideration if materials are received after that date.  A Paris Junior College Application for Employment, cover letter, resume, copy of official transcripts and a list of references are required. This position is security-sensitive and may require a post-hire Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation on the successful candidate.  

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Note: Applicants must complete the Disclosure Regarding Background Investigation and the Acknowledgment and Authorization for Background Check forms along with the application.  Please print The Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA document for your records.  A background check is not completed until after an offer of employment is extended. The form opens automatically in the browser with Safari and Chrome; it will download automatically in Firefox.  While it is possible to fill the form out in your browser window, some browsers will not automatically save the information when downloaded. 

Paris Junior College is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, creed or religion, color, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected group status.