Assistant Vice President for Student Life
Student Life
Division of Student Engagement
Georgia State University invites applications for the position of
Assistant Vice President for Student Life. This is a unique
opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader to help shape the
student experience at one of the nation's most innovative and
diverse public research universities. Reporting to the Vice
President for Student Engagement, the Assistant Vice President will
play a key leadership role in advancing student engagement,
belonging, leadership development, and campus life for a vibrant
community of more than 50,000 students. The successful candidate
will join a talented team committed to student success and will
have the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that make a
lasting impact on the Georgia State experience. If you are
energized by innovation, collaboration, and the opportunity to
elevate student life at a university recognized nationally for its
student-centered mission, we encourage you to apply.
WHAT MAKES STUDENT LIFE A GREAT PLACE?
- Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition
assistance, retirement, etc.
- A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively
with diverse partners.
- Professional development opportunities and mentorship
- A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
The Assistant Vice President for Student Life serves as a senior
leader within the Student Engagement/Student Success division and
advances institutional goals related to student success, retention,
belonging, and campus engagement while fostering a vibrant and
inclusive campus community.
- Provide strategic leadership for directors and senior staff of
multiple Student Life departments responsible for belonging and
inclusion, campus programming and traditions, civic engagement,
college-to-career focused student employment and student leadership
opportunities, fraternity & sorority life, leadership and
service, student governance, student organizations, student
involvement, student media, and the student center.
- Serve as the lead advisor to the 6-campus Student Government
Association, advising the officers in advocacy, services,
involvement in university governance and legislative
initiatives.
- Works with the Director of Marketing & Media for Student
Engagement and Student Life staff to design, implement, and
evaluate a comprehensive marketing and branding strategy to
increase the use of Student Center facilities and participation in
Student Life sponsored programs and engagement with the
University.
- Manage divisional budgets, personnel allocations, and resource
planning.
- Lead operations to ensure best practices in event and facility
management (including university-wide use of 25Live reservation
software), and other efforts that support the mission of the
University.
- Oversee policy development, risk management, and compliance
activities related to student organizations and events.
- Represent Student Life on institutional committees and
executive leadership groups.
- Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management,
Facilities, Residence Life, and other campus partners to enhance
student success.
- Lead assessment efforts and utilize data to improve student
outcomes.
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements:
- Master's degree and five years of related experience in a
higher education institution.
Preferred Hiring Requirements:
- Doctorate in higher education
- Experience supervising directors and professional staff.
- Demonstrated success managing significant budgets
- Assessment and strategic planning expertise
- Experience with crisis management, policy development, and
student conduct/risk issues.