"Assistant Vice President for Student Life (FA440A)"

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Assistant Vice President for Student Life (FA440A)

ODU is seeking candidates for an Assistant Vice President for Student Life (full-time, 12 month) position.

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Student Life provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and student-centered campus experience. The AVP directly oversees the Offices of Student Accountability and Academic Integrity, Student Engagement and Traditions, and the Webb Student Center as well as the Student Government Association. The AVP plays a critical role in enhancing student engagement, retention, and success by cultivating programs, services, and partnerships that enrich student life and align with Student and Campus Life (SCL) divisional goals and institutional priorities.

As a member of the Vice President for Student and Campus Life’s Cabinet, the AVP collaborates with senior leaders across the division and university to advocate for student needs, drive data-informed decision making, and supports a holistic student experience. The AVP reports directly to the Senior Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Required Education: Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a related field.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in developing and assessing student-centered programs and services.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of student life.
• Considerable years of progressively responsible leadership experience in student affairs, with supervision of professional staff and oversight of multiple functional areas.
• Considerable experience managing complex budgets and leading cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related discipline
• Considerable, in-depth knowledge of student development theory and high-impact practices.
• Proven success collaborating at the cabinet or senior leadership level.
• Considerable experience overseeing student conduct, student union operations, or large-scale traditions/events.

Conditions of Employment: Completion of Statement of Personal Economic Interests is required upon hire.

Review Date: 03/16/2026

To apply, please visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/25363

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.