Leadership of and Support for Student Affairs Initiatives:

• Develops short-term and long-term strategic plans and sets priorities for USM’s student affairs, (including, but not limited to student life, intercollegiate athletics, Title IX, physical and mental health and wellness, and select student support services) in conjunction with the senior vice chancellor and the Academic & Student Affairs team as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Advises and supports all work of the University System of Maryland Student Council.
• Staffs, manages, and supports committees and workgroups dedicated to student affairs and success initiatives.
• Creates, manages, maintains, engages in and/or facilitates connections between stakeholder groups, including but not limited to vice presidents for student affairs, counseling center directors, and health center directors.
• Consults and offers support to institutions on various topics/issues related to student affairs and success. Responds to requests for information regarding USM BOR policies and procedures.
• Partners with USMO Human Resources and the Office of the Attorney General on Title IX issues.
• Ensures that the interests of the USM are clearly articulated and addressed through participation in internal and external groups.
• Takes a leadership role in preparing student affairs-related oral and written reports and testimony to respond to requirements, requests, and opportunities from the Federal Government, the Maryland General Assembly, Maryland Higher Education Commission, Board of Regents, the institutions, and other constituents.
• Engages the Office of the Attorney General and stakeholders to review and make recommendations on USM student affairs policies and procedures and guidance for USM students and staff and faculty (when applicable).
• Partners on civic education and civic engagement efforts as related to students.

USM Student DEIB Planning, Implementation & Support:

• Partners with Chancellor and Senior Vice Chancellor to craft vision and plan to achieve USM student DEIB goals and priorities as outlined in USM Strategic Plan and other reports and guidance.
• Partners with USMO units to catalog, draw connections between, and help leverage student DEIB work.
• Chairs USM Diversity and Inclusion Council and creates, manages, maintains, engages in and/or facilitates connections between senior diversity officers and others dedicated to general DEIB work.
• Consults and offers support to institutions on various topics/issues related to student affairs and success; responds to requests for information regarding USM BOR policies and procedures.
• Takes a leadership role in preparing student DEIB-related oral and written reports and testimony to responds to requirements, requests, and opportunities from the Federal Government, the Maryland General Assembly, Maryland Higher Education Commission, the BOR, the institutions, and other constituents.
• Serves as a liaison between systemwide and institution-level student DEIB-related efforts.
• Serves as key USM student DEIB contact and thought partner for internal and external stakeholders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education Level/Certifications:

Master’s degree in student affairs or Master’s degree in another discipline along with extensive higher education administration experience.

Required Experience:

Experience as a member of a higher education senior management/leadership team working to develop, monitor, and analyze policies. Experience in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging work in higher education settings.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of student affairs issues, trends, and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a complex array of project tasks simultaneously and juggle multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead initiatives and guide stakeholders and workgroups.
• Strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills. 
• Ability to develop, monitor, and analyze policies.
• Reliable judgement and trusted discretion.
• Ability to network and support effective partnerships with key stakeholder groups and individuals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Education Level/Certifications:
Doctoral degree in Higher Education

Preferred Experience:

Experience working across multiple institutions or at a system level.