Chief Student Affairs Officer

Job Summary

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and promoting student affairs strategies and programs to increase access, success, development, well-being, and engagement for all students. The Chief Student Affairs Officer (CSAO) works cooperatively with the TBR staff, Presidents, and other campus constituencies, including faculty and staff to promote best practices in student success using student supports, and compliance with federal and state laws affecting student access and success.

About the Role

The CSAO serves as a member of the Office of Student Access and Success (OSAS), which is one of three units housed in TBR’s Division of Policy and Strategy. The OSAS serves as a trusted partner to Tennessee’s community colleges and colleges of applied technology to design and deliver student-centered experiences that expand access, increase enrollment, improve retention, and accelerate completion. The office advances this work by supporting colleges in removing barriers, streamlining processes, and strengthening the full continuum of the student experience—from access through completion—while aligning with workforce and community needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate deeply with the Vice Chancellor for Student Access and Success, Chief Strategic Enrollment Management Officer, and other leaders throughout Division of Policy and Strategy to develop and implement programs and innovations in Student Affairs that fulfill TBR’s mission and Strategic Plan.
• Provide leadership and oversight for campus level student affairs staff on matters of student success, student support and well-being, student conduct, career development, and student activities and engagement, including serving as the Chair of the System Crisis Communication Team.
• Lead a team that has programmatic responsibility for Perkins and Skills USA, Accessibility, High Impact Practices, Student Support Network, TBR CRED, and other areas relevant to student affairs.
• In collaboration with the Office of General Counsel, provide leadership for federal and state compliance on student related issues including Title VI, Title IX, and Methods of Administration.
• Cook appropriate advisory committees, supervise staff, and provide administrative support for specific projects, programs and events critical to TBR’s mission and Strategic Plan implementation.
• A personal commitment, with assistance from TBR leaders, to devote time to growing and developing as a leader and a colleague.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in higher education or related field
• 10 years of related experience in progressively responsible positions
• Evidenced experience in program development and management at an institution of higher education
• Supervisory experience
• Experience in student service areas, such as New Student Programs, Career Development, Grant Writing and Development, Perkins, Student Life, Student Disability Services, and/or Student Affairs.

Pay

The salary range for the position is $147,482.00 - $191,337.00.