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University Unions Assistant Vice President

The University of Texas at Austin
retirement plan
United States, Texas, Austin
101 East 27th Street (Show on map)
Aug 09, 2025
Job Posting Title: University Unions Assistant Vice President ---- Hiring Department: Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt ---- Earliest Start Date: Jan 05, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The University of Texas at Austin has set a bold goal: to become the world's highest-impact research university. Now is a transformational time, and this leadership opportunity is a defining moment for a visionary leader. This leader will create and sustain a culture of curiosity, trust and creativity to drive positive change. They will operate holistically and systematically, implement a clear vision and strategic direction for the University Unions, and catalyze new approaches to achieve excellence. The ideal candidate will also be an agile, entrepreneurial leader and a strategic thought partner to the Vice President for Student Affairs. This individual will motivate and lead a large, multifaceted portfolio and workforce with a focus on renovating facilities, increasing revenue generation and development, and enhancing student development programs and opportunities. Purpose This strategic leadership role presents an exceptional opportunity to shape the Longhorn experience by overseeing some of The University of Texas at Austin's most iconic facilities and impactful services. As Assistant Vice President of University Unions, this individual sets a bold vision, champions operational excellence, and drives initiatives that elevate the student experience, foster alumni and visitor engagement, and generate sustainable revenue. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Assistant Vice President leads a multifaceted portfolio that serves students, faculty, staff, guests and community partners. This leader positions the University Unions spaces and programs as centers for student life - creating community, showcasing University pride and driving institutional advancement. The Assistant Vice President supervises six direct reports. This leader also works closely with the Unions' Board of Directors and Advisory Council, student leaders and University partners on policy development, a wide array of programs and fundraising. Responsibilities Drives excellence across the department's multi-unit operations including hospitality, facility management and renovation, student programming, dining and other auxiliary services. Oversees a $15 million operating budget and a varied workforce of over 190 student and professional staff, with a focus on service, efficiency and innovation. Cultivates and builds high-performing teams and delivers strategic growth through long-term planning, optimized vendor partnerships and new opportunities for revenue generation. Collaborates closely with senior leadership and external partners to enhance the student experience and align services with institutional priorities of affordability, innovation and student success. Required Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, hospitality, auxiliary services or a comparable sector Proven track record of successfully renovating, restoring and managing large-scale facilities Established history of overseeing auxiliary operations and third-party contracts Demonstrated success in increasing revenue generation Recognized for a strong background in enhancing student development programs Bachelor's degree Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications (1) Master's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration or Hospitality Management; (2) Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Educational Facilities Professional (CEFP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Certified Auxiliary Services Professional (CASP) Salary Range $175,000 + depending on qualifications Working Conditions Standard office environment Work Shift 40 hours. 100% in-person. Occasional nights and weekends as needed in support of University Unions major events and activities. Flexibility in schedule is important for this position. Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. ---- Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. ---- Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. ---- Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. ---- E-Verify: The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF] Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF] ---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.