POSITION DESCRIPTION VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH- MMECT UNIVERSITY Division: Student Engagement and

Outreach Anticipated Start Date: July 2013 Reports To: MMECT University President Status: Full Time Summary The Vice President for Student Engagement and Outreach serves as the visionary leader for the division of student engagement and outreach at MMECK University for implementation of the division mission, learning outcomes, and goals. Duties include supervision and guidance for all offices in the Student Engagement and Outreach division, staff supervision, developing program initiatives, budgeting, assessment, and most importantly, energy for the division. This position also serves as the representative of the division for the board of trustees, and community members. Essential Duties Provides leadership and direction to ensure students are exposed to and experience a healthy, holistic, learning, relationship forming, and value gaining college lifestyle. Enthusiasm and energy for student development and the mission, values, and goals of the university Develops and promotes a strong working relationship with the Board of Trustees to develop a knowledge base and understanding between the two organizations. Serves as an advocate for the division to the President, Board of Trustees, local, state, and federal legislators, and the surrounding community. Ensures compliance with all university, local, state and federal laws. Develops a strong culture of assessment and ensures accurate, useful, and wide-ranging assessment activities are actively occurring. Maintains a division budget and maintains division resources. Guides initiatives in enrollment management, admissions programs, and student engagement efforts. Facilitates leadership opportunities and growth in staff members and participates in succession planning discussions and development. Knowledge of student development theories and appropriate applications. Prevents emergency interventions through proactive programs and solutions, but creates and leads emergency teams as needed to deal with student issues.

Minimum Qualifications A Doctorate degree in higher education or related field. Progressive experience in a leadership role at a university or other related field.

Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office programs Skill and knowledge in using social media outlets. Effective written and spoken communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with university offices, administrators, staff, faculty, students, parents, and community members.

Preferred Skills and Knowledge Active affiliation with National Association of Student Personnel Administrators or American College Personnel Association or other higher education professional organization. Minimum of five years or more of experience in a leadership role at a university or related field. Demonstrated success in budgetary management, student development efforts, enrollment management, and professional support and development.