Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs and Enrollment Management position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.

Reporting to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development is responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight to all aspects of academic affairs and workforce development for Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) to ensure success of the educational mission. Provides executive oversight and strategic guidance in planning, development, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of all aspects of academic programming for academic divisions (including SUSLA Connect) as well as instructional support services (i.e. library services and online distance education). Provides executive oversight and strategic guidance to the university relative to the business, industry and community relationship/partnership development. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for the development of innovative, entrepreneurial, and strategic initiatives designed to respond proactively to the academic and workforce needs of the communities we serve.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and update the college's Student Affairs Strategic Plans and assures their integration with other major planning efforts within the college
• Develop the budget for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
• Improve levels of student retention and completion
• Supervise and manage Student grievance and appeals process (non-academic)
• Coordinate the development of student affairs brochures/handouts
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; coordinate the work assignments of assigned personnel; review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures
• Develop and implement measures and methodology for determining the effectiveness and efficiency of the Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Division
• Ensure Student Affairs functions are leading edge and adhere to the highest quality standards
• In coordination with the Chancellor and the Executive Team, participate in the development of rules, regulations, procedures, and policies applicable to Student Affairs
• Maintain knowledge of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management trends, practices, laws and regulations (including Title V, Title VII and Title IX)
• Monitor Student Affairs website pages to remain current and ensure accuracy
• Establish procedures for Academic and Student record retention and disposal
• Develop and maintain external relationships, including, but not limited to prospective students, parents, high school counselors and principals, school board members and superintendents, Student Affairs personnel at other postsecondary institutions, community and social service agencies/organizations, business and industry partners, supporters of the college, advisory committees, the Louisiana Workforce Commission, the Louisiana Department of Education, and the State of Louisiana Board of Regents
• Occasional evening and weekend work and overnight travel may be required
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• Three or more years of increasingly responsible administrative experience at or above the Dean’s or Director’s level (or equivalent) in Student Affairs
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students, colleagues and partners
• Eligibility for a Louisiana Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university
• Five or more years of increasingly responsible administrative experience at or above the Dean’s or Director’s level (or equivalent) in Student Affairs
• Working experience with Ellucian’s Banner or other major student information system
• Organizational and managerial skills with respect to complex, sensitive issues

TYPE: Full-time

COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins May 15, 2026 and continues until position is filled.