"Associate Vice President of Student Affairs Office"

Job Summary

Morgan State University has created the new position of Associate Vice President for Student Affairs in response to the growing demands of a dynamic higher education landscape. This strategic expansion of leadership reflects the university’s enrollment growth, the development and maturation of departments within Student Affairs, and the progress made in enhancing the student experience. These advancements now call for additional senior leadership to sustain momentum and guide future innovation in student-centered services. Previously structured with a Vice President and one Associate Vice President/Dean of Students overseeing ten departments, the Division now welcomes this additional senior role to further strengthen operational capacity, elevate the student experience, and build institutional effectiveness. This is an exciting time to be at Morgan State University, with opportunities for the new AVP to make significant contributions that shape the future of student affairs and foster transformative experiences for our students.

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Associate Vice President (AVP) serves as a senior leader within the Division of Student Affairs and a key contributor to the broader university leadership team. The AVP provides direct administrative oversight for a diverse portfolio of departments and services, including the Center for Career Development, Residence Life and Housing, the Student Center, Student Life and Development, and the University Memorial Chapel. In addition to these established areas, the AVP supports the development of expanding student life initiatives, such as civic and community engagement, club sports, multicultural affairs, and Esports.

As a strategic and operational leader, the AVP is responsible for advancing a student-centered and inclusive campus environment by fostering collaboration, aligning efforts with institutional priorities, and championing the integration of Morgan’s Co-Curricular Learning Framework to promote purposeful learning beyond the classroom. The AVP must also bring strong business acumen essential for the oversight of auxiliary operations and revenue-generating services. This role is instrumental in shaping a cohesive and forward-thinking student experience by fostering leadership development, supporting innovative student engagement strategies, and advancing career readiness initiatives. It also ensures the effectiveness and impact of auxiliary services and promotes operational excellence across assigned areas. The ideal candidate will bring significant leadership experience, business acumen, and a demonstrated commitment to holistic student development.

Job Duties

• Serves on the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT) as a key leader for the division, supporting division priorities and promoting collaboration among division offices to create efficiencies and enhance programs.
• Provides strategic leadership, supervision, and accountability for the Center for Career Development, Residence Life and Housing, the Student Center, Student Life and Development, the University Memorial Chapel, and other expanding areas of student life work—such as civic and community engagement, club sports, multicultural affairs, and Esports—that may evolve into formalized units over time, ensuring alignment with divisional and institutional priorities.
• Leads a coordinated and cohesive approach to student engagement, campus life, co-curricular learning, and leadership development across reporting units, while advancing innovative and creative strategies that reflect the evolving needs, interests, and behaviors of today’s students.
• Collaborates with academic departments and institutional stakeholders to further integrate career planning into the student experience and support university goals for experiential learning opportunities, such as internships, for all students.
• Champions the integration and assessment of the Morgan State Co-Curricular Learning Framework to ensure meaningful learning, leadership growth, and career readiness.
• Develops and implements assessment strategies to measure the impact of student engagement and learning efforts on retention, satisfaction, and student success.
• Collaborates with academic deans, faculty, administrative leaders, and external stakeholders to advance holistic student development and campus-wide engagement initiatives.
• Provides executive and fiscal leadership for auxiliary enterprises, including Residence Life and Housing, and the Student Center, ensuring operational excellence, customer service, financial stewardship, revenue generation, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal standards.
• Leads strategic and capital planning efforts related to student housing, Student Center facilities, conference/event operations, and other capital projects in partnership with Facilities, Design and Construction, and Finance and Administration.
• Identifies innovative approaches to expand service capabilities, optimize space utilization, and develop sustainable revenue-generating models across auxiliary operations.
• Provides leadership and oversight for policy development, business processes, contract administration, risk management, and regulatory compliance related to student affairs operations and auxiliaries.
• Leads a coordinated campus-wide event and conference services strategy, collaborating with stakeholders to elevate Morgan State as a destination for internal and external events and to expand institutional capacity for hosted programs.
• Assumes accountability for the leadership, supervision, and professional development of all reporting directors and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, performance excellence, and student-centered service.
• Represents the Vice President for Student Affairs at university meetings, task forces, committees, and external functions as assigned.
• Assists with donor relations, fundraising, public relations, and alumni engagement activities on behalf of the Vice President.
• Represents the Division and Morgan State University at regional and national conferences through presentations, panels, and professional engagement opportunities to elevate institutional visibility and share best practices.
• Researches, recommends, and implements new initiatives and technologies that improve service delivery, enhance revenue, and support student success.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement: A master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, business administration, or a related field.

Experience Requirement: At least 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in student affairs, auxiliary services, or related higher education settings, including at least five years of experience supervising professional staff.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Education Preferred: A Doctoral degree in higher education administration, student affairs, business administration, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated experience overseeing student engagement initiatives, co-curricular learning models, residence life educational programming, or related functional areas. Significant experience managing complex auxiliary operations (e.g., housing, student centers, conference services), including financial planning, business operations, and capital planning. Strong financial management skills, budget oversight, and the ability to develop sustainable business models for auxiliaries. Demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, assessment, program evaluation, and use of data to inform decision-making. Experience supervising multiple departments and mid-level professional staff. Strong student-centered philosophy and commitment to student development. Entrepreneurial, innovative, and adaptable leadership approach. Ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders. Excellent management, organizational, and team-building skills. Superior communication and presentation skills across multiple platforms. Knowledge of business management, auxiliary operations, contract negotiations, and vendor management. Proven ability to conduct short- and long-term strategic and capital planning. Skill in conflict resolution, performance management, and coaching for high-performing teams. Strong human relations, political acumen, and ability to navigate complex institutional environments. Proficiency with assessment tools, data management, and technology to support institutional goals.