Assistant Vice President for Student Success Finalists

On-Campus interviews will be completed the week of
Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31.
View the information below for times and locations of open forums.

Candidate: Cateatra D. Mallard

Director of Efferson Student Union & Student Activities, Florida A&M University
 
Candidate Open Forum: 
Monday July 27, 2026 from 11:00 am - 11:45 am
LBJ Student Center 316

Candidate: Johnny A. Robinson, Ed.D.

Director of Student Involvement, Oklahoma State University 
 
Candidate Open Forum: 
Tuesday July 28, 2026 - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
LBJ Student Center 316

Candidate: Benjamin McKean Williams, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Students, Trinity University 
 
Candidate Open Forum: 
Friday July 31, 2026 - 11:00 am - 11:45 am
LBJ Student Center 316


Position Overview

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Success, the Assistant  Vice President for Student Success (AVPSS) is a full-time, 12-month position that serves as a member of the Division’s Senior Staff.  The AVP provides visionary and strategic leadership for the successful facilitation and delivery of a comprehensive student engagement strategy designed to improve student success through fostering a sense of connection and institutional connection. The position provides leadership and support to the departments of Campus Recreation, LBJ Student Center and Event Services, and Student Involvement and Engagement.

Utilizing the Student Success framework, the Assistant Vice President will work across the division and the institution to develop a co-curricular experience that supports retention, persistence and holistic development that best supports Texas State students.   


Position Overview

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Success, the Assistant  Vice President for Student Success (AVPSS) is a full-time, 12-month position that serves as a member of the Division’s Senior Staff.  The AVP provides visionary and strategic leadership for the successful facilitation and delivery of a comprehensive student engagement strategy designed to improve student success through fostering a sense of connection and institutional connection. The position provides leadership and support to the departments of Campus Recreation, LBJ Student Center and Event Services, and Student Involvement and Engagement.

Utilizing the Student Success framework, the Assistant Vice President will work across the division and the institution to develop a co-curricular experience that supports retention, persistence and holistic development that best supports Texas State students.   

Learn More About This Role

View the Search Profile

The following search profile will provide a holistic overview of the positions requirements, and overview of the Division of Student Success, and attributes of a successful candidate. 

Please Direct Any Questions To: 

Bill Mattera, Ph.D.
Search Chair
Associate Vice President for Student Success

bill.mattera@txstate.edu