Vice President for Student Affairs

Position Summary

Baruch College seeks an experienced, strategic, operationally sophisticated, and student-centered leader to serve as Baruch’s next Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA). Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Provost, the VPSA is the College’s chief student affairs officer and provides executive leadership for a comprehensive portfolio of student-facing programs and services that support student success, engagement, well-being, and belonging.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Vision

• Provide strategic vision, leadership, and operational direction for the Division of Student Affairs, aligning divisional priorities with the College’s mission, strategic goals, and student success agenda.
• Lead divisional strategic planning with an emphasis on measurable impact across student services and programs and operational professionalism.
• Serve as a senior advisor on matters related to student life, student well-being, campus climate, and student success beyond the classroom.

Student Success, Engagement, and Well-Being

• Provide strategic oversight and direction to areas housed within Student Affairs at Baruch, including (but not limited to): the Dean of Students Office (inclusive of counseling, disability services, health and wellness, residence life, and early learning center), Student Life, and Athletics (NCAA D-III) as well as the inter-divisional Campus Intervention Team.
• Lead and advance initiatives that foster student resilience, belonging, leadership development, and civic engagement.
• Ensure responsive, coordinated, student-centered approaches to complex student needs, crisis response, and case management.

Partnership with Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management

• Partner closely with the Provost and other Academic Affairs leaders to strengthen alignment between curricular and co-curricular experiences, including advising, student success initiatives, and high-impact practices.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Management and other partners to support retention, progression, and timely graduation.

Operational and Organizational Leadership

• Provide strong leadership and supervision to senior Student Affairs staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, professional development, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Assess organizational structures, workflows, and staffing models within Student Affairs to ensure effectiveness, scalability, and clarity of responsibility.
• Oversee budgets and resources within the division with the support of the divisional business manager, aligning fiscal decisions with strategic priorities and student impact.

Assessment and Continuous Improvement

• Use qualitative and quantitative data to assess the effectiveness of student services and programs, translating findings into actionable improvements.
• Champion inclusive practices across Student Affairs policies, programs, and decision making.

Campus and External Engagement

• Collaborate with student governments and works closely with student leaders.
• Represent Baruch College in CUNY-wide Student Affairs initiatives and external professional organizations.

Compensation and Benefits

$205,000- $215,000; Salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and eight years' related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree required, doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) preferred in higher education, student affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible senior-level leadership experience in student affairs or closely related areas within higher education.
• Demonstrated and significant experience serving an economically and culturally diverse student population, preferably at a large, urban, public institution.