Chief Operating Officer and Vice Provost

Sul Ross State University•Del Rio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Sul Ross State University is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Chief Operating Officer and Vice Provost for Sul Ross State University International, based in Eagle Pass, Texas, with additional student service and instructional locations in Del Rio and Uvalde. The COO and Vice Provost is the senior administrative, operational, and academic leader of the International Campus, responsible for integrating academic, administrative, enrollment, student success, financial, facilities, operational, community, governmental, and international priorities to advance the University’s mission and strategic goals. The position leads the effective administration, operation, growth, development, and strategic advancement of the campus and serves as the University’s senior administrative representative throughout the region. The COO and Vice Provost provides executive leadership for day-to-day campus operations, organizational effectiveness, enrollment, student services, academic support, facilities, human resources, fiscal management, safety, space utilization, community and governmental relations, international partnerships, and strategic development. The role works closely with the President, Provost and Executive Vice President, Vice Presidents, academic deans, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders. It directly supervises the International Campus Deans and provides leadership for academic and administrative units. The position reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President and carries out policies, strategic priorities, and directives established by the President and Executive Leadership. The role leads campus strategic planning and institutional development; supports enrollment growth, student success, and student experience; collaborates on academic quality and program development; manages budgets and resources; supports faculty and staff recruitment and development; oversees facilities, safety, space, and campus resources; develops regional, governmental, business, community, and cross-border partnerships; pursues external funding; represents the University at institutional events; and promotes compliance and accountability. This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal-history-record review under Texas law.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for the overall administration, operation, and development of Sul Ross State University International and lead its day-to-day administrative and operational functions.
Develop, implement, and evaluate operating policies, procedures, organizational structures, and administrative processes; improve workflows and organizational effectiveness.
Promote a collaborative, accountable, innovative, student-centered culture and serve as the principal liaison between the International Campus and the University’s main campus and central administration.
Lead strategic planning and implementation for the International Campus, establish measurable goals and performance indicators, evaluate effectiveness, and lead major institutional initiatives.
Identify higher-education trends and opportunities affecting the border region and develop strategies for campus growth, institutional effectiveness, enrollment expansion, academic development, and regional impact.
Provide leadership and oversight for enrollment growth and student success, including recruitment, admissions, financial aid, retention, advising, transfer, dual credit, and student success initiatives.
Develop strategies to improve student persistence, completion, degree attainment, transfer pathways, access to higher education, and the overall student experience; use relevant data to identify improvements.
Work with academic leadership to develop programs and educational delivery models responsive to student and regional needs.
Collaborate with the Provost and Executive Vice President, deans, department chairs, faculty, and academic leaders to advance academic quality and program development.
Directly supervise the Deans of the International Campus and provide leadership for campus academic and administrative units.
Oversee and support campus undergraduate and graduate programs, courses, academic standards, and advising; recommend course and degree inventory changes to the Provost and Executive Vice President.
In consultation with deans and appropriate academic leaders, make recommendations regarding faculty hiring, evaluation, promotion, tenure, and termination.
Identify opportunities for new academic programs, certificates, credentials, workforce programs, and flexible educational delivery models; support academic and research initiatives.
Develop, manage, and monitor the International Campus budget; ensure fiscal stewardship, accountability, and compliance; approve purchases and expenditures within delegated authority.
Allocate campus resources effectively, make recommendations concerning personnel and budget priorities, monitor financial and operational performance, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Identify resources and revenue opportunities through enrollment growth, grants, contracts, partnerships, philanthropy, workforce development, and other appropriate activities; develop strategies for long-term financial sustainability.
Lead the recruitment, development, retention, and evaluation of faculty and staff within the scope of the position; support professional and leadership development and employee accountability.
Work with University Human Resources on employee relations, recruitment, retention, classification, compensation, and organizational development; align workforce strategies with campus priorities.
Oversee campus facilities, infrastructure, security, safety, and day-to-day physical operations; coordinate space allocation, scheduling, and utilization.
Identify facility and infrastructure needs and work with University offices to plan and implement capital improvements and facilities projects; promote a safe, secure, accessible, and welcoming campus environment.
Represent Sul Ross State University International as its principal spokesperson and senior University representative throughout the region, including with government, educational, business, civic, and economic development constituencies.
Develop and maintain partnerships that advance enrollment, academic programs, workforce development, research, innovation, student opportunities, and economic development.
Build educational-institution relationships and transfer, dual-credit, articulation, and talent pathway opportunities, including positive relationships and collaboration with Southwest Texas Junior College and participation in its Board of Trustees meetings as appropriate.
Engage in regional civic, economic development, educational, and community activities; communicate the University’s academic, research, workforce, and economic impact.
Work with the Provost and Executive Vice President to extend the University’s reach into Mexico and other international markets; develop cross-border and international partnerships, programs, pathways, and collaborations.
Support international agreements and partnerships consistent with University policies and priorities and represent the University in appropriate international settings.
Identify and develop grant, contract, partnership, philanthropic, and other external funding opportunities; collaborate on proposals and cultivate potential funding partners.
Support philanthropic and corporate investment, fundraising, alumni engagement, and external relations for the International Campus.
Lead major campus events, including commencement, new student convocation, and community events; represent the University at regional, state, national, and international events as appropriate.
Communicate the mission, accomplishments, priorities, and impact of Sul Ross State University International to internal and external audiences and serve as principal campus spokesperson as directed.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, University policies, accreditation requirements, and Board of Regents policies; promote risk management, safety, fiscal accountability, and institutional controls.
Perform other duties as assigned by the President or Provost and Executive Vice President; exercise due caution and safe work habits to protect personal and others’ safety.