Vice President for Diverse and Equitable Student Life, Dean of Students, and Title IX Coordinator

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts and sciences college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a Vice President for a Diverse and Equitable Student Life and Dean of Students, and Title IX Coordinator.  This position will report directly to the President and will provide leadership and administrative oversight in support of the college strategic plan and priorities in the following areas: residence life, student activities, new student orientation, student diversity, campus safety, student life office management, and Title IX. 

A Master’s Degree in college student personnel, counseling or a closely related field is required.  The successful candidate will be team-oriented, student-centered, high energy self-starter, with a strong communication, motivation and problem solving skills as well as a demonstrated knowledge of best practices for student success, development and retention.

Blackburn College is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to build an inclusive community that can engage the interests of a diverse population.  We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and as such we particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, and those with disabilities.

Send resume, cover letter including a diversity statement describing what diversity means to you and why it is important, the names/addresses/phone numbers of three current, and professional references to:  kim.bobby@agbsearch.com or andrew.bowen@agbsearch.com.  Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position.  Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted.  For full consideration, please submit application materials by November 30, 2020.  For more information about Blackburn and this position, please visit http://blackburn.edu/studentlife-prospectus/