Assistant Vice President For Student Affairs

INVESTMENT IN DIVISION STAFFAs a division, we recognize that our staff serves as the foundation ofour work with students. We are committed professionals who seek tosupport and enhance the learning and development of all Texas A&Mstudents. Collectively and individually, we are well known for ourknowledge and expertise across campus and in the student affairsprofession.As our greatest resource, we invest in the people who work in theDivision of Student Affairs by providing support and opportunities forpersonal and professional growth. Professional development stipends for use to attendconferences, workshops, institutes, seminars, and otherlearning opportunities. Support for involvement in related professional associationsand production of scholarly works. Professional development opportunities coordinated throughthe DSA Staff Development Committee. Wellbeing initiatives sponsored by the DSA Staff Appreciationand Wellbeing Committee and the DSA Awards Committee.By joining Texas A&M University, employees gain access to work inone of the best public universities in the country and the opportunityto live in one of America’s Top 10 college towns. The assistant vicepresident of student affairs will have retirement program optionsof the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional RetirementProgram (ORP) in addition to a competitive benefits package.6 Division of Student Affairs Search ProfileOTHER EMPLOYEEBENEFITSIn addition to the standard benefitspackage, a few other items may beof interest. Professional Developmentopportunities offered byTexas A&M and the Division ofStudent Affairs to develop skillsand competencies. Wellness Programs focusedon physical, financial, andinterpersonal growth. Wellness Release Timeprovides all full-time,benefits-eligible, Texas A&Memployees the opportunityto use 30 minutes of theirregular work hours, upto three times a week, toexercise or participate inphysical fitness activities. Employee Tuition AssistanceProgram is availableto eligible employeesadmitted to a degreeseeking program at TexasA&M University and havea minimum of 12 monthsof service at the universityto offset some tuitionand fee costs. In additionto the employee tuitionassistance benefits, TexasA&M University employeesmay also apply for a feeexemption. Educational Release Timeis available to eligibleemployees who areregistered as studentsto attend classes, withappropriate approval,during their regularlyscheduled workday.This program providesemployees with moreflexibility to further theirgrowth and advancement,enhance their involvementin the life of the university,and further theireducation to becomea more productive andknowledgeable member ofthe workforce.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYTexas A&M opened its doors in 1876 as the state’s first publicinstitution of higher learning. Today, we stand as a researchintensive flagship university dedicated to sending Aggie leaders outinto the world prepared to take on the challenges of tomorrow.MissionTexas A&M University is dedicated to the discovery, development,communication, and application of knowledge in a wide rangeof academic and professional fields. Our mission of providingthe highest quality undergraduate and graduate programs isinseparable from our mission of developing new understandingthrough research and creativity.We prepare students to assume roles in leadership, responsibility,and service to society. Texas A&M assumes as its historic trust themaintenance of freedom of inquiry and an intellectual environmentnurturing the human mind and spirit. It welcomes and seeks toserve persons of all racial, ethnic and geographic groups as itaddresses the needs of an increasingly diverse population and aglobal economy.TOUR AGGIELAND VIRTUALLYHALLMARKS In the 21st century, Texas A&M University seeks to assume a placeof preeminence among public universities while respecting itshistory and traditions.First public university inTexas and one of only twoflagship universities inTexas. Academic ProgramsWith more than 125 undergraduate degree programs, 200 master’sdegree programs, 100 doctoral degree programs, and five firstprofessional degrees as options for study, Texas A&M is full ofpossibilities.One of only a fewuniversities in the countrydesignated a land grant,sea grant, and space grantuniversity. A member of theAssociation of AmericanUniversities since 2001. Among the nation’s fivelargest universities withan enrollment of 71,109for the fall 2020 semester.LeadershipTexas A&M looks to lead by example in everything we do. Our aimis to set the standard as the world-class university of the future bycombining knowledge, research, and innovation to create solutionsthat few institutions have the depth and breadth to achieve.Our CampusLocated in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle andwithin a two-hour drive of 26 million of the state’s 28 millionresidents, Texas A&M’s 5,200-acre main campus in College Stationis home to more than 64,000 students. Another 5,200 are at thebranch campuses in Galveston and Qatar and at the School ofLaw in Fort Worth, Higher Education Center at McAllen, Texas, andHealth Science Center locations across Texas.7 Division of Student Affairs Search ProfileTEXAS A&M COVID-19RESPONSE

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYTexas A&M is a unique institution in the higher education landscape,recognized in many different ways for its combination of excellence,affordability, and ability to develop leaders of character who havean impact on the state, nation, and world. It combines the principlesof practical education and outreach that are legacies of its land,sea, and space grant designations with the advanced researchmission characteristic of being one of 65 member universities in theAssociation of American Universities.Research is at our CoreAs one of the world’s leading research institutions, Texas A&M isat the forefront in making significant contributions to scholarshipand discovery, including that of science and technology. Researchconducted at Texas A&M represented annual expenditures of morethan 922 million in fiscal year 2018. Texas A&M ranked in the top20 of the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Researchand Development survey (2017), based on expenditures of morethan 905.4 million in fiscal year 2017. Texas A&M’s research createsnew knowledge that provides basic, fundamental and appliedcontributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to thestate, nation and world.VIDEO: WE ARE TEXAS A&MCommitment to Core ValuesOur traditions and vision focus on a unique higher educationenvironment that fosters six core values: excellence, integrity,leadership, loyalty, respect and selfless service. We send Aggies intothe world prepared to take on the challenges of tomorrow — ethicaland innovative leaders with an unmatched desire to serve thegreater good.Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTexas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning andworking environment for all visitors, student, faculty, and staff bypromoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, andaccountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities arevital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. Itis our policy not to discriminate in employment opportunities orpractices on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion,age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any othercharacteristic protected by law. Furthermore, we will maintain awork environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexualorientation or gender identity.READ ABOUT OURTIME-HONORED TRADITIONSCONNECT WITH TAMU8 Division of Student Affairs Search Profile

BRYAN / COLLEGE STATION, TEXASDALLAS (2.75 hrs)AUSTIN(1.5 hrs)BRYAN/COLLEGESTATIONHOUSTON(1.5 hrs)The Bryan-College Station area offers residents a high quality oflife, despite being one of the fastest-growing areas in Texas. Ourtwin cities offer the feel of small-town life with the convenience andvariety of suburban shopping, dining and entertainment.The Northgate District in College Station includes entertainmentand shopping close to campus, and Century Square which featuresrestaurants and bars, shops, a movie theater, two hotels, and anentertainment venue. Originally a railroad town, downtown Bryanhas distinguished itself as a unique destination for arts and culture.Eclectic restaurants, shops, and art galleries foster a funky, smalltown charm.MSC OPAS, part of the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M,hosts professional productions of theater, music, and danceprograms throughout the fall and spring semesters, and ourown Department of Music Activities features performances forthe campus and community by student choral groups, bands,orchestras, and jazz ensembles. Our University Art Galleries providea variety of opportunities to experience art exhibits, events, handson art activities, and lectures on campus.The Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra performs throughout theyear, and special events such as Brazos Valley Worldfest, WienerFest, and the Texas Reds Steak and Grape Festival are favoritesamong locals.When you’re ready to head outdoors, more than 100 local parksfeature walking and biking trails, playgrounds, and event venues,and several state parks and national forests are within a two- orthree-hour drive.The local economy has continued to expand since 2010 andis performing among the best in the state. Both the BryanIndependent School District and College Station Independent SchoolDistrict are recognized for providing an exceptional education. Inaddition, our area has many well-regarded private schools.Downtown BryanGeorge Bush PresidentialLibrary & Museum9 Division of Student Affairs Search ProfileQUICK FACTS273K COMBINEDPOPULATION(BRYAN & COLLEGE STATION)116PARKS152LIBRARIESMUSEUMS3WINERIES &BREWERIES60 H OTE LSBryan/College Station Parks

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITYDivision ofStudent Affairs

Doctoral degree in higher education, student affairs, Juris Doctor, or related field Progressively responsible administrative or management duties in student affairs or related field Knowledge of and experience in higher education assessment Understanding and expertise as it relates to higher education legal and conduct issues