Senior Director, North Las Vegas Campus

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Senior Director of the North Las Vegas Campus. The Senior Campus Director will report directly to the Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs and work closely with institutional constituents to provide strategic and operational leadership for our first satellite facility, a purpose-built 30,000-square-foot academic center located in North Las Vegas (NLV). This state-of-the-art campus will open in August 2027 with the goal of increasing educational opportunities and attainment for a vibrant community of current and prospective students who exemplify our institutional mission.

This position will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to student success and broad access to higher education while employing a student-centered approach, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to reliably manage the operations of a growing and multifaceted facility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Daily Operations: Oversee daily operational activities, decisions, and solutions and serving as the primary liaison to the building owner, property management team, and contracted service providers.
• Supervision & Training: Select, train, and supervise a small team of full-time staff and student workers.
• Student Services & Support: Work closely with Student Services and academic support divisions to provide virtual support to students at the NLV campus.
• Finance & Budget: Collaborate with the supervising authority at the main Nevada State University campus to develop and manage the operating budget of the NLV campus.
• Community Engagement: Connect with community members and local organizations to promote awareness of the NLV campus.
• Intercampus Collaboration: Facilitate open communication with constituents from the main campus.
• Strategic Enrollment Support: Fulfill responsibilities and seek opportunities designed to support our strategic enrollment goals.
• Facilities & Maintenance: Coordinate facility maintenance, custodial services, and repair requests.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution or a Bachelor's degree with at least three (3) years of progressive leadership experience in higher education or a comparable complex organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and adapting to serve the needs of working adults and other non-traditional students.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience supervising a multi-faceted division, organization, or satellite campus.
• Demonstrated experience managing a balanced operational budget and making strategic resource allocation decisions.
• Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build partnerships with community organizations, schools, and employers.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment while effectively managing multiple responsibilities and a small team of direct reports.
• Willingness to travel frequently throughout the North Las Vegas (NLV) region and from NLV to the main Nevada State University campus in Henderson.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship.