Associate Vice Chancellor/Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

University of Houston

The University of Houston (UH) seeks an exemplary leader to serve as the Associate Vice Chancellor/Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (AVC/AVP). Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Student Affairs, the Associate Vice Chancellor/Associate Vice President is a member of the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) senior leadership team. The AVC/AVP serves as the “number two” in the DSA and provides leadership, strategic vision, organization, and administrative oversight of campus-wide programs, services, and operations for the following units and functional initiatives/areas: strategic planning and assessment, marketing and communication, business services, information technology, student success initiatives, academic and faculty collaborations, advancement, emergency management, student housing initiatives, and student affairs committees.

The University of Houston is a powerhouse of innovation, learning, and discovery in the nation’s fourth-largest city and one of the world’s most dynamic regions. Founded in 1927, UH is the largest public research university in Houston and the third largest in Texas, serving nearly 48,000 students across its flagship campus in Houston and campuses in Katy and Sugar Land. Through 16 colleges, the University offers more than 300 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional programs, preparing leaders to thrive in the global economy.

Qualifications

Required: Master's degree or equivalent formal training in a recognized field of specialization that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Preferred: Doctorate.

Required: Minimum of seven (7) years of direct job-related experience. Preferred: More than 10 years of experience in progressively responsible positions in student affairs, student life, or similar divisions.

Nomination and Application Process

Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting the University of Houston in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter and CV to UHStudentAffairs@greenwoodsearch.com.

Submission of materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, materials should be submitted no later than October 8, 2025.

Nominations and inquiries should be directed to:

Dr. Jim Johnsen
Vice President of Executive Search & Search Manager
Email: jimjohnsen@greenwoodsearch.com
Cell: 850.867.8911

Dr. Ann Bailey
Senior Executive Search Consultant
Email: annbailey@greenwoodsearch.com
Cell: 850.830.5169

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.