Associate Vice Provost for Student Success [R0147608]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Associate Vice Provost for Student Success [R0147608].

ROLE of the POSITION

The Associate Vice Provost for Student Success (AVP) reports to and implements the vision of the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs (SVPAA), and works in close collaboration with the AVP for Enrollment Management, regarding undergraduate student success strategy, programming, and retention, progression, and completion (RPC) metric tracking to promote continual improvement in academic outcomes and enrollment growth. Student success is measured through comprehensive retention, progression, and timely completion for all students. The AVP will advance opportunities for student success through collaborations across advising, academic affairs, student affairs, enrollment management, student athletic advising services, and academic schools/colleges to improve student outcomes for the undergraduate population at UNLV. The AVP will increase the enrollment and success of dual and concurrent enrollment high school students through UNLV's Rebel College Accelerator. A core responsibility of the AVP is to lead campus-wide initiatives related to the Top Tier Student Achievement goals, as well as initiatives that improve equitable student retention, progression, and timely completion through programs that promote student enrollment and academic success. The AVP will lead their team in ways that yield positive impacts for students and continually improve campus retention and timely graduation rates for all students, as well as career-readiness.

The AVP oversees a number of strategic positions that support undergraduate academic student success. These include but are not limited to: the Executive Director of Academic Advising, Executive Director of Student Success Programs, the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Learning Services, the Director of Academic Transition and Major Exploration, and the Assistant Director of Rebel College Accelerator Programs. The AVP provides oversight of academic advising practice across campus and will collaborate to implement evidence-based best practices in UNLV's Academic Advising Centers. The AVP will oversee full implementation and integration of the Salesforce Rebel Success Hub platform in UNLV's Academic Advising Centers, including standardizing advising practices in ways that bring benefit to students and improve outcomes, while broadening and strengthening a coordinated care network of platform users in other units.

The AVP leads UNLV's Rebel College Accelerator (RCA) program for concurrent and dual enrollment high school programs. The AVP will ensure the development and management of a thriving academic RCA program that promotes teacher effectiveness through faculty liaison support and results in students' early academic success and works in conjunction with recruitment and admissions to cultivate strong pipelines into UNLV.

The AVP oversees the Academic Success Center as a central campus resource for holistic academic and learning support services including a team that provides Tutoring and Learning Support, Exploring Advising, Academic Transitions and Major Exploration, Student-Athlete Academic Services, Retention, Progression, and Completion efforts to deliver high priority student and academic success initiatives across the lifecycle by utilizing segmented care and targeted messaging, services, and outreach to students as they need it.

In conjunction with the SVPAA and Academic Affairs executive leaders, the AVP collaborates broadly across the university to achieve our student success mission and realize our shared enrollment goals. All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission: to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success, including data analytics and the tracking of core metrics to assess success. Like all AA leaders, this position plays a crucial role in enrollment growth, removing barriers to student success, ensuring inclusive and equitable access to resources, working to eliminate achievement gaps, and providing outstanding services and support to students across the lifecycle. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote career-ready student success that leads to timely graduation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Ph.D. from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and Minimum of 5-7 years of administrative, and supervisory, and management experience, particularly as related to undergraduate education; student success, advising, traditional and; first year experience and gen-ed design. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

7-9 years of higher education experience in undergraduate education and academic affairs.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support our campus values and actively contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:

  • Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

  • Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

  • Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• No state income tax

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Connect with colleagues with shared interests

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• RebelCard discounts on and off campus

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on June 30, 2025. We strongly encourage applicants to submit by this deadline to ensure full and early consideration.

Materials should be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, "R0147608" in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu , or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov ; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.