Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
Job Description
Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
Thank you for your interest in employment with
Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), System Administration and System Computing Services. We want your application process to go
smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
- Draft applications are saved
automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. - Final applications must be submitted prior to the close
of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
If you need assistance or have
questions regarding the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at (775) 784-4901.
Job
Description
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice Chancellor
for Academic and Student Affairs. This is a renewable, full-time, non-tenured, administrative position and reports to the Chancellor. The
position may be primarily located in either Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada.
The NSHE is comprised of eight institutions: two
universities, a state college, four community colleges and a research institute. The public system of higher education in Nevada continues
to experience growth with significant challenges and opportunities in serving over 105,000 students and 15,000 employees.
The Vice
Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs is responsible for coordinating and addressing statewide higher education issues relating to
academic programs and policy, including transfer and articulation, student service programs and policies, financial aid, research, and
workforce development. In that capacity, the Vice Chancellor provides information and recommendations to the Chancellor and the Board of
Regents on higher education policies. Additionally, the Vice Chancellor is expected to stay current on national issues impacting higher
education and convey these issues to the Board and the higher education community.
STARTING SALARY: NSHE Executive 2
(starting salary range approximately $242,938.00 – $265,000.00; depending on experience). A benefits package that includes medical, dental,
vision, life, and retirement.
APPROXIMATE STARTING DATE: September 1, 2023
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a
Master’s or Professional Degree and 7 years of comparable managerial experience or a Doctorate and 5 years of comparable managerial
experience. An exception may be a Bachelor’s Degree plus 10 or more years of experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Successful candidates must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities. It is recommended that applicants for this position
address each of the following items in the letter of application:
- Knowledge and experience in higher education policies and
practices, including both 2-year and 4-year institutions; - Knowledge and understanding of the role of a policy-making Board and
the staff tasks needed to support an elected governing board; - Knowledge and experience with the Nevada
Legislature; - Knowledge of state laws pertaining to higher education in Nevada;
- Knowledge and experience in drafting
policies, procedures and guidelines; - Knowledge of the structure of Nevada state government; and
- Knowledge of the
structure and authority of the NSHE. - Skilled in setting priorities which accurately reflect the relative importance of job
responsibilities for the position and for subordinate positions; - Skilled in working independently and following through on
assignments with minimal direction; - Skilled in analyzing information, problems, situations, practices or procedures to define a
problem or objective, identifying relevant concerns or factors, identifying patterns, tendencies and relationships; formulate logical and
objective conclusions, and recognizing alternatives and their implications; and - Skilled in summarizing and critiquing complex
research reports and data and in presenting complex information to laymen audiences. - Ability to exercise judgment to solve
administrative problems where the answer is not apparent; - Ability to communicate effectively in both an oral and written
manner; - Ability to present information in a public setting to various constituencies, including the Board of Regents,
legislative committees, local boards and councils, etc. - Ability to adhere to stringent deadlines;
- Ability to
establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members, subordinates, and other administrators; - Ability to
process large amounts of information and break it down into critical elements; - Ability to discern critical
information; - Ability to determine the most appropriate format for conveying information to a specific audience;
and - Ability to make appropriate judgments when processing information as it relates to other critical processes within the
NSHE.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of this position will include, but not be limited to:
- Staff the Academic and
Student Affairs and the Workforce, committees of the Board, including creating agendas, coordinating presentations, compiling reference
material, and responding to requests of the committees - Chair the Academic Affairs Council and work with the Council on policy
development applicable to academic affairs, provide background and policy information as requested, lead discussions and work to establish
consensus on issues (e.g. performance pool, SARA participation, remediation, etc.) - Lead conversations of the Student Affairs
Council as it related to policy development applicable to student affairs (e.g. residency determinations for tuition
purposes) - Chair the Research Affairs Council including leading policy development discussions applicable to research, including
establishing priorities, goals and objectives for promoting research efforts (including the EPSCoR program) - Oversee the NSHE
Sponsored Projects Office(as the Director of the SPO reports to the VC ) - Quality control and oversight of all ad hoc data and
informational requests and publications created by the Academic and Student Affairs Department, including the Remedial Report, Diversity
Report, Student Completion and Workforce Report, Existing Program Review report, miscellaneous accountability reports,
etc. - Provide oversight and leadership related to the State’s Complete College America goals, including working on policy
development associated with supporting the state’s goal, monitoring institutional progress in achieving degree targets,
etc. - Oversee the System’s workforce development planning and monitoring functions, including the development of policy and
goals, as well as grants management.
TO APPLY: The application process will be handled through the Workday on-line
search process. Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover letter, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of
four professional references willing to be contacted. Applicants should fully describe qualifications and experience, since the initial
review will serve to evaluate applicants based on documented, relevant qualifications and professional work experience. Applications will be
considered incomplete without all requested materials. References will only be contacted for those who advance to the final phase of the
search and with prior consent of the applicant. The review of materials will begin immediately. Materials should be addressed to Sherry
Olson, Human Resources, and are to be submitted via on-line application at https://nshe.nevada.edu/system-administration/departments/human-resources/careers/ . For assistance with NSHE’s on-line
applicant portal, contact Sherry Olson at (775) 784-4901.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current employees within the Nevada System of
Higher Education MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSHE institutions. Once you log into Workday
and type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate the specific job posting by typing the
requisition number (e.g. R0000000) in the search box
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted until the
position is filled. The review of materials will begin on August 1, 2023.
For more information about the
Nevada System of Higher Education, please visit our website at www.nevada.edu. The Nevada System of Higher Education hires only United
States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The NSHE is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability,
genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time
Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Application materials must include a current resume, detailed cover
letter, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four professional references willing to be contacted.
Posting Close
Date
07/7/2023
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for
hire.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
As part of the hiring process,
applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related
tasks.
All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements. Schedules are subject to change
based on organizational needs.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.
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