"Assistant Vice President for Student Life"

Posting Details

Job Title
Assistant Vice President for Student Life

Department
STUDENT AND CAMPUS LIFE

Position Number
FA440A

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

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.

Position Type
FullTime

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications

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

Job Open Date
01/29/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Application Review Date
02/27/2026

Job Close Date
03/16/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.