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Assistant Vice President for Outreach and Student Access
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Position Number: 5905447
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Assistant Vice President for Outreach and Student Access

Job ID: 12968
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Enrollment Management

Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm, flexibility is required on evenings and weekends.

FLSA status: Exempt

Earliest Start Date: 02/03/2025

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

The AVP for Outreach and Student Access is a strategic visionary who leads efforts to improve the PK-16 pipeline in El Paso. Through direction of the El Paso Collaborative, the AVP fosters strong relationships between UTEP, El Paso Community College, local school districts, and other community partners. The AVP serves as a critical leader in the identification and execution of research studies, interventions, and strategic initiatives that increase educational attainment of students in the El Paso region. Utilizing a highly collaborative, asset-based approach to educational initiatives, the AVP recommends and oversees the implementation of strategic priorities that support the post-secondary matriculation and success of El Paso students. Together with campus and community leaders, the AVP is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and assessment of outreach initiatives designed for prospective students, particularly those from underrepresented, first-generation, and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The AVP provides strategic leadership for federally funded TRIO programs including Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search (ETS), ensuring compliance with federal regulations and program objectives.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership

Foster and sustain long-term partnerships with regional educational stakeholders to create systemic, sustainable change in educational outcomes.
Lead the El Paso Collaborative for Academic Excellence, building strong relationships among K-12 leaders, higher education partners, and business and community organizations.
Demonstrate deep understanding of K-12 education systems, including curriculum alignment, academic preparation, and college readiness standards
Design and implement regional initiatives that align resources and efforts across multiple organizations to achieve shared educational goals.
Develop and implement a comprehensive outreach and student access strategy.
Lead efforts to strengthen the university's presence and engagement in communities.
Oversee partnerships with K-12 schools, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
Advocate for policies and practices that enhance access for underrepresented groups.
Provide strategic oversight of federal TRIO programs including Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search, ensuring program compliance and achievement of objectives.
Manage relationships with school districts and high school partners to align dual credit and ECHS programs with university goals.
Lead dual credit and early college high school initiatives, developing strategies to strengthen these programs and improve student transitions to UTEP.

Program Development and Management

Create and oversee pre-college and pipeline programs that prepare students for higher education.
Ensure programs are culturally relevant, inclusive, and effective in meeting access goals.
Manage resources to support access efforts.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and reporting requirements for TRIO programs
Monitor program outcomes and implement continuous improvement strategies for federally funded initiatives
Develop and maintain systems to track student progress and program effectiveness across dual credit, ECHS, and TRIO program.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with K-12 superintendents and district and school leaders to strengthen the K-16 pipeline.
Coordinate cross-sector working groups to identify shared challenges and develop unified solutions for improving student access and success.
Facilitate regular convenings of educational partners to share data, align strategies, and track progress toward common goals.
Build consensus among diverse stakeholders to drive large-scale educational improvement initiatives.
Leverage existing partnerships and establish new relationships with foundations, businesses, and community organizations to expand resources for access initiatives.
Collaborate and build partnerships with Admissions, Financial Aid, and Academic Affairs to align strategies.
Serve as the primary liaison to external organizations focused on college readiness and access.

Data and Outcomes Assessment

Analyze data on program participation, student success, and enrollment outcomes.
Provide regular reports to university leadership on progress toward access goals.
Use insights to refine and enhance outreach initiatives.

Team Leadership and Budget and Grant Oversight

Supervise and develop staff within the outreach and student access team.
Manage budget for outreach initiatives, ensuring responsible allocation of resources.
Promote professional growth and development among team members.
Complies with all State and University policies.
Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

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.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in educational administration, public policy, or a related field.

and

Experience: At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in K-12 education, college access, college outreach, student success, enrollment management, or a related field.

Other Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated success in developing and leading strategic educational initiatives.
Strong understanding of issues facing underrepresented and first-generation college student.

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctorate degree in a related field.
Demonstrated experience leading college access initiatives, federal TRIO programs, or related efforts.
Experience leading successful teams in educational or community settings.
Experience in grant writing and securing external funding.
Bilingual or multilingual proficiency.

Key Competencies:

Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Proven ability to build and sustain partnerships across diverse sectors.
Data-driven decision-making with a focus on measurable outcomes.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=12968&PostingSeq=1