"Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students"

The Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students serves York University by creating a strategic plan that provides an outstanding student experience for each student. We serve approximately 450 undergraduate students and 200 online graduate students. We are proud that our student body is one of the most diverse campuses in the state. Focused on student success, excellence, faith development, and cultural competence, the Vice President for Student Life will lead and serve the Student Life Office towards fulfilling York’s mission to transform students through a Christ-centered education. This position reports to the president of York University. 

The Student Life area is comprised of Residence Life, coordination with the Campus Cafeteria, Student Conduct, Student Activities, Student Government, Counseling Services, Chapel Attendance, Greek Life, New Student Orientation, Student Care, and Student Leadership Development.

Qualifications:

• Promote York’s mission and core values, commitment to an active and thriving Christian lifestyle, and demonstration of character in keeping with biblical models. 
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required, master's preferred. 
• 5+ years of proven experience in education, higher education, student development, or leadership. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Proven success in designing and implementing a strategic vision. 
• An active member of the churches of Christ

Responsiblities: 

• Develop a comprehensive student life program. 
• Lead and enforce a redemptive discipline model that holds students accountable for campus expectations and strives to find redemptive actions, when possible, through the disciplinary process.
• Work cohesively with the York University campus minister and provide support for daily chapel programming. 
• Collaborate with departmental staff regarding student discipline processes and procedures. 
• Create student policies and continue to update the student handbooks as needed. 
• Lead a team to complete all necessary government and state-level reports. 
• Serve as part of a team of campus personnel who lead Soul Quest, the university’s summer camp.
• Partner with departments across campus to achieve student success. 
• Oversee all Student Life departments, programs, and groups. 
• Lead and mentor staff and students. 
• Attend campus activities regularly to build relationships with students.
• Forecast, develop, and manage departmental budgets. 
• Participate as a member of the President’s Senior Leadership Team.

To apply for this position, submit the following materials to Jared Stark jastark@york.edu.

• Resume
• Letter of interest
• Two letters of recommendation (provide contact info for each)