Associate Vice President of Student Success & Engagement

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate Vice President of Student Success and Engagement provides strategic leadership, coordination, and assessment for programs and services that enhance student engagement, health and wellness, development, and retention. The position ensures compliance with institutional, state and federal standards while promoting holistic student success and engagement across all supervised units.

• Serve as a key member of the leadership team for the Division of Student Success and Compliance.
• Provide vision and oversight for student success, wellness, and engagement programs that align with institutional goals.
• Oversee implementation of student-centered services in a multi-campus environment.
• Manage divisional operations, budgets, staffing, and assessment processes.
• Coordinate compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Success and Compliance.

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all functional areas under Student Success, including Disability Services, Event Services, Retention Services, Student Health Services and Wellness, Student Life, Recreational and E-Sports, Title III LEAPS STEM, Title V LEAD, and Upward Bound.
• Develop and implement a unifying vision for student engagement, wellness, and belonging that aligns with institutional strategies, plans, priorities and the Laredo College mission.
• Supervise and evaluate directors and project leaders within assigned units, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs in Student Life, Disability Services, Health & Wellness, Retention, and Recreational & Esports.
• Administer Title III LEAPS STEM, Title V LEAD, and TRIO Upward Bound projects in alignment with federal guidelines and grant objectives.
• Promote holistic student development through co-curricular programs, leadership training, and civic engagement initiatives.
• Lead college-wide wellness efforts, including health promotion, mental health awareness, and preventive care initiatives.
• Ensure counseling, case management, and campus nursing operations are coordinated with health and wellness services.
• Serves as liason to faculty to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Support the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and coordinate student care and referral systems in collaboration with Campus Police and Title IX offices.
• Guide retention strategies and early alert initiatives to identify and support students at risk of withdrawal or academic difficulty.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to link student engagement and retention efforts to classroom learning and persistence outcomes.
• Engage all units in assessment and continuous improvement, including annual plans, outcomes, and reports within the institutional effectiveness cycle.
• Review and approve budgets for all supervised departments, ensuring efficient use of funds and compliance with grant and institutional requirements.
• Lead the planning and execution of major college events, including Welcome Week, Family Fun Fest, Fall Fest, student awards ceremonies, and cultural celebrations.
• Oversee the use of campus facilities for student and community events in coordination with Event Services.
• Strengthen partnerships with external organizations to enhance student wellness, leadership, and service-learning opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including FERPA, ADA, Title IX, Clery, and federal grant requirements.
• Promote data-informed decision-making through the use of dashboards, performance indicators, and student engagement analytics.
• Serve as a liaison to internal committees and community partners focused on student success, health, and safety.
• Advance a culture of inclusion, belonging, and campus pride through innovative programming and student leadership development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Success and Compliance to support institutional goals and strategic initiatives.

To be considered for this position, you are required to upload your resume and unofficial transcript(s). If recommended for this position an official transcript(s) will be required. In addition, if a license or certificate is required for this position, upload proof of your current license/certificate.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Higher Education Administration, Leadership, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Higher Education, student services or student affairs, including supervisory experience over multiple departments or functional units.
• Valid State Driver’s License.

• Doctorate in Higher Education Administration, Leadership, Counseling, or related…