Jay Lambert
Education
Lamar University
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, Higher Education Concentration, 2008
Dissertation: How the skills/competencies and knowledge areas necessary for success as an entry-level student affairs professional are learned.
University of Southern Mississippi
M.Ed., Counseling and Personnel Services, College Student Personnel Emphasis, 1994 Southeastern Louisiana University
B.A., Economics, Minor: Management, 1992
Thomas Nelson Community College, Virginia A.A.S, Information Systems Technology, 2004
Work Experience
University of Houston-Victoria, Texas May 2013 – Present
The University of Houston-Victoria is a Hispanic Serving regional university of over 4,500 students, with 650 students living in campus housing. Students attend classes on the main campus in Victoria as well as on-line and at remote sites in Katy, Cinco Ranch, The Woodlands, and Sugar Land.
Chief Student Affairs Officer
VP for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs
January 2015- Present
Assoc. VP for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management May 2013-Dec 2014
As a member of the President’s Cabinet, serve as the Chief Student Affairs and Enrollment Officer
Lead and supervise a staff of 70 Directors, Coordinators, and Advisors in Enrollment Management, Financial Aid, Student Life and Services, Counseling & Wellness, the Registrar, Housing, Tutoring, Disability Services, People Soft Programming, International Student Services, Parent Programming, Academic Advising, Volunteer Services, Judicial Affairs, LBGQT Services, and Career Services
Interim Counseling Center Director, May 2013-December 2014
Chief University Retention Officer
Supervise and administer a budget of over $8,000,000
Serve as a member of the SACS Institutional Leadership Team, QEP Committee, FYE Committee Academic Council, Scholarship Committee, DOJ Committee, and the Facility Committee
Coordinate division assessment. Responsible for the development and implementation of evaluations, benchmarking and learning outcomes assessment.
Coordinate division related strategic planning
Project Director- DOJ-Violence against Women Grant & Suicide Prevention Grant,
Responsible for identifying and implementing technology solutions for the Student Affairs unit
Approve medical withdrawal requests
Responsible for representing the College with external audiences at conferences and workshops
Establish and maintain effective communication and cooperative working relationships with Academic Colleges, students, government and private agencies and/or the public in order to accomplish the objectives of the universityLamar University, Texas
August 2004 – April 2013
Lamar University is a comprehensive Doctoral/Research university of over 14,000 students, with 2500 students living in campus housing. Current enrollment shows a minority population of over 46%
Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement
Led and supervised a staff of 17 Directors, Coordinators, and Advisors in the Setzer Student Center, Student Activities, Judicial Affairs, Community Service (2006-2008, & April 2012 to April 2013.), Leadership Development (Added April 2012), Recreational Sports(Added April 2012), Multicultural Programming (2006-2008, & April 2012 to April 2013.), Parent’s Council, (added December 2012), and Greek Life (2004-2008, & April 2012 to April 2013)
Supervised and administered budgets for Student Service Fees, Homecoming, Student Government Association, University Press, Recreational Sports, the Setzer Student Center and Student Activities
Coordinated division assessment. Responsible for the development and implementation of evaluations, benchmarking and learning outcomes assessment.
Advisor to the Student Government Association Executive Officers, the Student Senate and committees- Liaison to Student Government for day to day operations
Served as a referral source for interpretation of university policies, procedures, and fundraising activities related to student organizations
Acted as the judicial officer for all policy infractions involving student organizations
Supervised, coordinated, and oversaw the Traffic Court Appeals Committee
Served as the chair during the judicial appeal process
Chaired various committees, not limited to but including, the Student Affairs committee on Assessment, Professional Development, Cardinal Lights, Homecoming, and Annual Awards committees
Represented the Department of Student Affairs on various University wide committees and initiatives, including the Institutional Effectiveness Committee and QEP Committee
Chaired the Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Team
Served as university wide vendor coordinator for Coke and snack machines.
Former Direct Reports
Housing and Residence Life: 17 Employees- Budget $13,000,000 June 2009- April 2012
University Press: 2 Employees- Budget $120,000 August 2009- April 2012
Bookstore and Dinning Liaison, June 2009- April 2012
Shuttle Service, June 2005-June 2009
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Educational Leadership August 2009 - April 2013
EDUD 6818: Application of Student Development Theory
EDUD 6318: Teaching in Higher Education
Adjunct Instructor, Department of Counseling and Special Populations
Certificate program in College Student Affairs Administration CNDV 5382: Application of Student Development Theory
CNDV 5300: Applied Research and the use of Learning Outcomes in Student Affairs
CNDV 5323: Career Development
Adjunct Instructor, College of Arts and Sciences
Christopher Newport University, Virginia June 2002 - August 2004
Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts university of over 5,000 students, with 2,600 students living in campus housing.
Director of Housing
Responsibility for the management and administration of the Office of Housing, which was responsible for the housing of 2600 students in 4 Residence Hall complexes and 3 Apartment complexes
Planned and directed the fiscal operations for the department, developed income and expense forecasts, and monitored monthly and annual transactions- total budget in excess of $10,000,000
Coordinated and acted as search chair for all vacant professional, classified and hourly positions within the department
Supervised the Housing Coordinator who was responsible for an office of 3, responsible for housing contracts, assignments, maintaining records and student accounts, damage assessments, room assignments and the lottery process
Directly responsible for all billing for housing and meal plans to include all appeals from students to cancel their housing and/or meal plan contract
Responsible for maintenance- Supervised the Housing Maintenance Coordinator who was responsible for 6 Trades Utility Workers and 2 student Trades Utility Workers
Responsible for providing a safe and clean environment- Supervised the Housing Housekeeping Coordinator who was responsible for 23 Housekeepers
Responsible for appeal process for damage charges and students who drop below full-time status
Supervised Mail Clerk who was responsible for the mail distribution to 1900 students
Responsible for the planning and execution of routine repairs and upkeep of Residence Halls- to include painting, carpet replacement, hardware replacement and upkeep of the mechanical operations in the buildings
Coordinated Summer maintenance projects from getting bids to completion of work- served as Project Manager for all projects
Responsible for all maintenance contracts to include: Pest control, elevator repair, enunciator panels, fire alarms, sprinklers, and Ving card locks
Mount Saint Mary's College, Maryland
June 2001 - June 2002
Mount Saint Mary’s University is a private, liberal arts, Catholic university of 1,600 with 1,200 living in campus housing.
Director of Campus Life
Led and supervised a staff of 5 in the Office of Campus Life, which included Student Activities, Residence Education, Orientation, Leadership Development and Student Conduct
Administered an expense budget of $1,200,000
Coordinated faculty student mentor program
Advised Student Government Association Executive Officers, the Student Senate and committees
Integrated the areas of residence education, (housing for 1200 students) student conduct, and student involvement (leadership, orientation, commuter student services, student government, student activities/programs, and clubs and organizations)
Responsibility for the adjudication of alleged violations of the Student Conduct Code and the administration of the College’s student judicial affairs program- Supervised the Assistant Director for Student Conduct and trained staff on their role in the judicial process
Supervised Assistant Director for Residence Education who was responsible for the advisement of the student staff, hall programming, Resident Assistant training, Resident Assistant Selection and served as the advisor to the Sports Lounge
Supervised Coordinator of Residence Education who was responsible for assignments, program tracking, Damage Billing, the Housing Lottery process and served as the advisor to the Commuter Student Association
Supervised Assistant Director for Student Involvement and a Graduate Assistant who were
responsible for the Campus Activity Board, Orientation, Fall Family Weekend and Commencement Week programs
Worked closely with other campus directors to provide collaborative and seamless programs
Oversaw weekend and weekday duty schedule for professional staff and served on-call (second level) for evening/weekend situations that need attention
University of Evansville August 1996 - June 2001
The University of Evansville is a private, liberal arts university of 3,050 students, with 1600 living on campus. The School is affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Assistant Dean of Students
May 1998 - June 2001
Planned and directed the fiscal operations for the departments within the Student Life Center, to include Student Activities, Residence Life, Greek Life, Volunteer Services, Counseling and Testing, Career Services, Health and Wellness, Student Newspaper, Orientation, International Student Services, Fitness Center, and the Vice President/ Dean of Students accounts- total expense budget in excess of $5,000,000
Worked with Directors to develop income forecast for, Residence Life, Orientation, Counseling and Testing, Career Services and Safety and Security- total income in excess of $4,000,000
Coordinated and monitored monthly and annual charges and transactions
Prepared budget proposals for Vice President for Fiscal Affairs
Met monthly with Vice President for Student Affairs and Directors to go over budgets and department goals
Responsible for Fraternity billing and payment distribution
Responsible for the licensing and trouble shooting of computer programs (both IBM and Macintosh Computers) and equipment within the Student Life Center
Reviewed and approved information on all Student Life web sites
Represented the University in the appeal of charges regarding Parking and Traffic violations
Parent Council Liaison
Created and monitored orientation, summer mail, judicial, and housing assignment databases using Access and Filemaker ProDirector of Residence Life
December 1999 - June 2001
Supervised Assistant Director of Residence Life who was responsible for assignments and the supervision of a Program Coordinator who coordinated hall programming, Resident Assistant training, banquets, Resident Student Association, and Resident Assistant Selection
Supervised 5 Area Coordinators, 1 Head Resident, and 44 Resident Assistants who were responsible for 7 Residence Halls, 5 Apartment Complexes, 3 Fraternity houses and 18 residential houses- total capacity of 1742
Supervised and worked closely with Conference Coordinator in a conference program that was responsible for $105,000 of income
Directed and coordinated all training and professional development for Area Coordinators and Head Residents
Directly responsible for all billing for housing and meal plans to include all appeals from students to cancel their housing and/or meal plan contract
Responsible for the publication and editing of the Residence Life Handbook
Chief judicial officer for all Residence Life related violations- trained Area Coordinators, Head Resident and Resident Assistants regarding their role in the judicial process
Oversaw weekend and weekday duty schedule for professional staff
Coordinator of Greek Life August 1996 - April 2000
Area Coordinator August 1996 - June 1998 Louisiana State University August 1995 - August 1996
Fraternity Advisor
Southeastern Louisiana University January 1995 - August 1995
Counselor and Residence Hall Supervisor, Upward Bound
University of Southern Mississippi January 1994 - December 1994
Graduate Assistant, Disabled Student Services
Southeastern Louisiana University August 1993 - December 1993
