Associate Provost of Student Affairs

at  Grand Rapids Community College

The Associate Provost of Student Affairs provides College-level leadership for the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of Student Affairs initiatives. Working closely with the Provost and the President, and in collaboration with leaders in Academic and Student Affairs, the Associate Provost of Student Affairs provides leadership and oversight of the following: Advising and Student Support, Athletics, Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, K-12 Programs (High School Enrollment and Early/Middle College), Outreach (Regional Sites, English as a Second Language/Adult Basic Education, and TRIO-Education Opportunity Center), Student Life and Conduct, and the Woodrick Center for Inclusion and Multicultural Affairs. The Associate Provost leads the Strategic Enrollment Management Steering Committee and related programming and initiatives and will serve on the Academic Governing Council Executive Team at the request of the Provost. In accordance with College governance structures, the Associate Provost of Student Affairs develops policies and processes for Student Affairs-related programs and services.
Requisition ID: 89
Employee Group: Meet & Confer
Schedule: 40 hours/ 52 weeks, Exempt
Compensation: AS2, $117,343
Benefits: Generous Benefit Package; Full Time
Reports to: Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

• A Master’s degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Doctoral degree is preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of progressive student affairs leadership experience required.
• Experience in enrollment management and financial aid oversight required.
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment required.
• Community college experience required.
• Experience in the areas of academic advising, K-12 outreach/partnerships, student support, and transfer and articulation is desirable.

SKILLS

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the significance of cultural competency and an understanding and appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex tasks according to required deadlines, and maintain composure under high stress conditions.
• Proven ability to work effectively both as a supervisor/leader.
• Proven ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal contacts, and to maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Provide day-to-day leadership and support for all departments within Student Affairs.
• Provide leadership for the development of programs, services, strategies, and activities that encourage and foster innovation in the support of student access, success, retention, and completion, including transfer.
• In collaboration with appropriate stakeholders from across the College, provide leadership for the integration of student affairs with academics and other areas, as needed.
• Develop and implement assessment plans for delivery of services to foster a culture of continuous quality improvement.
• In collaboration with appropriate stakeholders, ensure that the values of equity and inclusion are present in all student affairs efforts to best support student enrollment, success, retention, and completion, including transfer.
• In collaboration with appropriate stakeholders, investigate and recommend effective methods of service to better support student success and retention.
• As appropriate and in collaboration with College stakeholders, develop relationships and facilitate partnerships with K-12, higher education, and community organizations, as well as businesses to the benefit of GRCC students and our region.
• As appropriate, develop, lead, and coordinate projects related to student affairs.
• Suggest, develop, and support strong connections between the GRCC Foundation and finance and administration and student affairs.
• Suggest, develop, and support strong connections between instructional support and institutional planning and student affairs.
• In collaboration with the Associate Provost of Instructional Support and Institutional Planning, maintain connections to the College’s strategic plan process, implementation, and evaluation to support student affairs-related initiatives.
• Establish and maintain annual department and team planning and reporting processes, as integrated into the college’s structures, including the strategic planning and evaluation systems.
• Communicate the work of Student Affairs to the College and the College to Student Affairs; updates stakeholder groups as needed.
• Serve on the President’s Cabinet, Strategic Leadership Team, Academic Governing Council, Academic and Student Affairs Council, and other teams/committees as directed by the Provost.
• Lead the work to ensure the efficient and effective operations of all Student Affairs-related processes.
• Ensure that the work of Student Affairs meets or surpasses all of the following: College policy mandates, state and federal reporting requirements, accreditation standards, copyright laws, GRCC intellectual property guidelines, and ADA requirements.
• Be knowledgeable with regard to national trends and best practices in student affairs and higher education, especially related to community colleges.
• Monitor and address faculty and student satisfaction inquiries related to Student Affairs.
• Work closely with campus leadership to request, review, analyze, and interpret a variety of data and information needed for planning and decision-making related to student access, retention, and success.
• Ensure ongoing review and assessment of all Student Affairs programs and processes.
• Provide oversight for various standing and ad hoc committees, including the Strategic Enrollment Management Steering Committee, among others.
• Manage Student Affairs budgets.
• Participate in the hiring and evaluation of all staff and faculty in Student Affairs, and support their ongoing professional development.
• Support, supervise, and evaluate direct reports. Convene regular meetings, establish work expectations, and complete annual performance evaluations.
• Allocate resources and other systemic supports to promote professional development for Student Affairs personnel.
• Actively participate in and retain membership in statewide and national organizations and activities that foster the maintenance and improvement of Student Affairs-related programs and services.
• Monitor legislative activity at the state and federal level and provide input to the legislative process as appropriate.
• Participate in emergency planning, management, and response efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost.
• Please note the following:
• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Persons in this role are identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSA’s will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act.