Vice President for Student Life, Waukesha

Vice President for Student Life, Waukesha

General Information

• Job Title:Vice President for Student Life
• Location:
  • 100 N East Ave
  • Waukesha, WI, 53186
  • United States
• Employee Type:Administrative Staff
• Job Category:Student Affairs, Staff

Description
Candidates interested in viewing a detailed search profile should navigate here:

https://www.carrollu.edu/employment/carrollu-vice-president-student-life-search.pdf

At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support our goal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.) heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion, and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who can demonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.

The Vice President for Student Life works collaboratively with faculty and staff across the University to develop and advance programs to enhance student development and engagement. The Vice President for Student Life reports directly to the President and oversees areas including Student Activities, the Student Health Center, Student Conduct and Violence Prevention, Athletics, Residence Life and Housing, Title IX, and Spiritual Life.

Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership for programs and services that promote student development, engagement and an inclusive campus culture.
• Collaborates with faculty, staff and leaders to support the academic mission of the University and to ensure student academic success.
• Serves as the primary parent liaison to the University: leads parent initiatives, and engages parents as partners.
• A visible and approachable campus presence, actively engaged in the life of Carroll and the region, while modeling traits that will enrich collegiality and community.
• Understand and engage in trends and effectively deal with complex issues facing institutions of higher education, a global perspective and a clear understanding of the keys to future success are required, along with the ability to be resourceful, organized, results-oriented and to utilize sound judgment in making decision.
• Function as an integral partner within the President's senior leadership team.
• Administers University policies and develops departmental long-range goals and objectives.
• Helps establish a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership.
• Leads the assessment and evaluation of programs, services, and student learning outcomes in Student Life.
• Oversees student conduct adjudication and student emergency processes.
• Oversees the auxiliary functions of Student Life related to the residence life and housing programs.
• Maintains budget responsibility for the appropriate budgets related to Student Life.
• Works with a broad range of constituencies to build partnerships in the local community.
• Coordinates the annual revision and updates of the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations and accreditation standards related to student life.
• Serve on University Committees as requested.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• A doctoral degree is required.
• Strong record of successful leadership; at least seven years of progressive administrative experience in Student Life.
• Knowledge of best practices and trends in student life and higher education.
• Demonstrated skills in working successfully with a team of employees to establish goals, motivate, evaluate, solve problems, and meet deadlines.

Technology Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with computerized information systems and their use in analysis and reporting.

Human Relations Skills:

• Excellent communication and organizational skills and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrated record of innovation and creativity.
• High degree of professional discretion, integrity and good judgment.
• High standards of professional conduct, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to establish credibility throughout the organization and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to University challenges.
• Ability to navigate political landscapes and respond appropriately to sensitive issues.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio-economic background, or job type.
• Ability to be resourceful, organized, results-oriented and to utilize sound judgment in making decisions
• Sensitivity to the needs of the Carroll community
• Strong administrative skills including strategic planning, program development, resource and budget development and accountability; experience in residential facility management and auxiliary required.
• Experience in and understanding of student conduct processes and crises management required.
• The ability to assess, understand, and be a key advocate for a healthy campus climate including a commitment to enhancing the cultural competency of all students.
• Strong collaborative/team-building skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• This position requires weekend and/or evening hours.
• Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

The search committee will accept nominations and applications throughout the spring/summer, until the position is filled, although a submission deadline of 12 p.m. (CST) on Monday, May 15, 2023, is recommended for the most favorable consideration.


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