DATE 
December 19, 2001-FINAL
JOB TITLE
VP & Special Advisor to the President		 JOB CODE
0014
FLSA STATUS
Exempt		 UNIT/DEPARTMENT
REPORTS TO:
President		 SUPERVISES: Staff in the following areas: Office of Academic Affairs, Registrar’s Office, Student Counseling Service, Office of International Affairs, Health Promotion Services, Institutional Program Evaluation, Texas/Mexico Border Health Services Delivery Project, the M.D., Ph.D. Program, Office of Scientific Affairs, Office of Research Services, Office of Technology Management, Office of Research Support Committees, Clinical and Laboratory Safety, Radiation Safety, Chemical and Biological Safety, HSC Animal Care Facilities, Academic Computing and the Cyclotron Facility. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  1. Assists the President and the Deans in the administrative functions related to research, research development, faculty and student affairs, student support services, interdisciplinary programs, and international activities to ensure that academic and research goals of the University of Texas Health Science to ensure that academic and research goals of the University of Texas Health Science Center- Houston are met.
  2. Serves as a member of the Executive Council, which collectively acts to advise the President in policy development and administration of the institution.
  3. Develops, coordinates, implements and evaluates various interdisciplinary programs, projects and services in order to meet the needs of the faculty and students.
  4. Serves as liaison for faculty, students and administration by identifying and communicating concerns of these groups, and oversees various University publications to enhance communication and facilitate the mission of the institution.
  5. Initiates, develops and evaluates policies and programs to ensure faculty support for research effort and academic excellence.
  6. Monitors application of all policies and procedures to assure operations within the Regents Rules and Regulations and continue accreditation of the University by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities.
  7. Serves as the administrative representative of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to the U.T. System Office, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities, the Southern Regional Academic Common Market and other entities to represent the various interests of the institution and to ensure institutional compliance with the mandate of these agencies.
  8. Monitors ongoing international programs and fosters the development of new international relationships to increase the institutional visibility to increase institutional visibility and encourage the exchange of scientific knowledge and an appreciation of cultural difference.
  9. Manages Human Resources activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. 
  10. Responsible for the design, execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
  11. Performs other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Terminal degree (M.D. or Ph.D.) in a health-related discipline and a record of academic achievements at a senior level.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 

Proven experience in the administration of faculty, a school, or an academic health center. A national reputation as a scientist.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: 

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215