Associate Vice President Of Educational Partnerships And Outreach

The Associate Vice President of Educational Partnerships is responsible for providing leadership in the planning, organization, administration, continuous review, evaluation, development, coordination, and implementation of educational partnership programs and student services grant initiatives at the College. This role also involves managing partnerships with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and community organizations through ongoing evaluation and development. The AVP leads the development and coordination of transfer and articulation programs, student life department, and offers vision and leadership that foster initiative growth and entrepreneurial opportunities, ultimately leading to increased enrollment and student success.

• In collaboration with the Vice President of Student Development develop and implement an educational partnership strategic plan for the student services division which will lead to increased enrollment and student success.
• Works with the VP of Student Development to provide leadership for the growth of dual credit enrollments and offerings as well as expansion of dual credit to additional independent school districts (ISDs) and/or K-12 institutions of learning.
• Serves as a liaison or representative on committees on behalf of the Vice President, as needed.
• Meet regularly with Secondary Partners administrators such as Superintendents, Principals, CTE Directors to ensure their needs are being met.
• Ensures alignment between high school student endorsements and TSC dual pathways, while effectively evaluating each high school lab for potential course offerings.
• Assists with the process of systemic review and evaluation of the Dual Program and student services support functional area per the model adopted by the College.
• Serve as an advocate in the community, creating strategic alliances with economic development entities, businesses, community groups, and civic organizations, as appropriate.
• Participates in community and civic organization events and represents the College, as requested by the Vice President of Student Development.
• Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of College policies, procedures and guidelines pertaining to community relations/school district, as appropriate.
• Utilizes traditional (networking, brochures, advertisements) and innovative (social media) marketing strategies effectively promote dual enrollment opportunities, foster articulation agreements in higher education, and strengthen community partnerships.
• Assists the VP of Student Development to build and foster strategic partnerships with the business community, Texas Workforce Commission, and other local, state, and federal organizations to grow student enrollment and increase student success.
• Assists in identifying outside funding sources and in preparing proposals and grant applications; manages compliance and tracks grant awards
• Represent the College through external working relationships. Advance the role of the College in local, and statewide development by facilitating and collaborating in projects and programs connecting with K-12, higher education and community organizations.
• Collaborate with Academic and Student Services departments, high school and four-year transfer partners, and other external stakeholders to aid in the development and formalization of articulated programs, institutional articulation agreements, memoranda of understanding, and data-sharing agreements.
• Develop and maintain transfer and articulation reports to track institutional agreements, transfer program development, implementation, and related data.
• Oversee budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting activities for assigned departments.
• Serve as the administrator for external grants related primarily to coordinate applications for funding, reporting requirements, program audits, and fund analyses. Provide program and fiscal oversight and implementation.
• Works with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment to assist and coordinate in the preparation of student services division institutional planning and effectiveness reports.
• Coordinate with faculty and college administrators to conduct institutional research and evaluate student and program outcomes as needed.
• Coordinate, assists and tracks the preparation of internal and external institution planning and effectiveness reports within the student services division for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), professional accrediting agencies, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• Propose, administer, and monitor operational and grant budgets within the student services division; monitor and control expenditure.
• Supervise the performance of assigned staff, conduct performance evaluations as required, and provide for their continued professional growth and development.
• Develops, directs, and evaluates innovative programs and services that enhance student

involvement and engagement outside the classroom.

• Ensures opportunities for students to participate in co-curricular student experiences. These include appropriate facilitation and supervision of club/organizational activities, student governance organizations and involvement opportunities that enhance the overall educational experiences of students through development of, exposure to, and participation in social, cultural, multicultural, intellectual, recreational, community service, and student governance.
• Ensure compliance of state and federal employment laws and college policies and procedures. Facilitate the resolution of staff issues. Review and Personnel Action Records (PAR) for Division and forward exceptions to the Vice President.
• Oversees and manages the VIST and AmeriCorps grant-funded positions in collaboration with the AVP of Student Services to ensure proper assignment and utilization of allocated
• Assists the Vice President in developing, recommending, and implementing short and long-range strategic operational and instructional plans and related policies and procedures.
• Assists with the preparation and production of College commencement exercises.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A strong commitment to the mission of the community college.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the academic and instructional functions and the administration of such functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation and monitoring of budgets in an educational environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the rules, regulations and principles of the THECB and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, as well as other state and federal laws and regulations regarding curriculum development; career and technical programs; student learning outcomes; and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellent supervisory, administrative, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
• Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to apply those skills innovatively and creatively across a broad spectrum of issues and to develop new structures and procedures as needed.
• Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate personnel.
• Ability to embrace a culture of inquiry, evidence and innovation.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, college employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience ability required.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of seven (7) years as an administrator at a comprehensive community college or Technical College
• Minimum of seven (7) years in writing and /or managing grants.
• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in building community and K-12 partnerships.

None required.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Disclaimer:
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

2024192TSC

12/06/2024

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Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire. Please Note: Official transcripts are only required if recommended for hire.

Official transcripts shall be sent directly from the issuing institution to the College District’s Office of Human Resources and must include documentation of all credit earned, including the education requirements that specifically qualifies the applicant for the position. The address to send all transcripts is:

Texas Southmost College
Office of Human Resources
80 Fort Brown, Tandy 105
Brownsville, Texas 78520

For eTranscripts please use email address: employee.records@tsc.edu

The College District recognizes equivalent credits and degrees earned from foreign universities. The equivalency shall be determined by translation and evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For more information please visit: www.naces.org.