"Vice President of Student Affairs, Student Affairs"

Job Details

PRIMARY DUTY: The Vice President of Student Affairs is responsible for the administration and supervision of all Student Affairs programs and services which includes the following areas:

• Residential/Auxiliary Services- Residential Life, ID Operations, Union Operations, dining contract management, residential facilities, banking partnership, Spirit Shop
• Student Life-Campus Activities, Student Government, student organizations, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Lead Green (student leadership development), student volunteerism, Behavior Intervention Team, and conduct office
• Wellness Services- Clinic, Counseling, Wellness Education Programming
• Campus Recreation- Foster Fitness Center, MOERA Outdoor Challenge Course, Student Recreation Center, Hughes Fieldhouse, intramurals, club sports, E-Sports
• Title IX and Equity-for Title IX, Title VI office, ADA Office, and proctoring center

The Vice President of Student Affairs serves on the President’s Northwest Leadership Team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides leadership and articulates a vision for the Student Affairs area.
2. Sets goals and objectives (strategic planning) based on the needs of students and the programs that serve them.
3. Aligns Student Affairs goals with the University’s strategic plan, enrollment strategy, and accreditation expectations. Uses data, assessment, and benchmarking to inform decision-making and demonstrate divisional impact.
4. Evaluates Student Affairs programs and services and initiates continuous quality improvement methods for the division.
5. Promotes student engagement, learning and development across the institution.
6. Provides oversight of student conduct systems, ensuring fair, consistent, and legally sound processes.
7. Recommends and implements student-related policies in alignment with best practices and legal guidance.
8. Partners with Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, and Institutional Research to support student retention and persistence initiatives. Collaborates on early alert systems, care teams, and student success interventions.
9. Recruits, selects, supervises, evaluates, and develops employees in the Student Affairs organization.
10. Communicates effectively with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and other stakeholders of the University.
11. Fosters a welcoming and respectful campus environment that supports student belonging and success. Promotes civic responsibility, ethical behavior, and community standards among students.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by the President

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs or related field

Experience: Successful candidate will be an experienced leader with significant experience in higher education administration

Skills: Leadership, planning, organization, interpersonal, communication, mentoring/advising, team building, evaluation and problem-solving skills; flexible; adaptable; creative; innovative

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Doctorate in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education or related field

Experience: Five or more years of senior level professional experience in student affairs administration; strong administrative experience in student affairs and, in particular, supervising others, managing resources, planning, developing and implementing student affairs programs and services that enhance student learning, student development, and student satisfaction

Skills: Strategic planning; research/assessment, leadership and group facilitation skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:This position will work in an office environment from the typical hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour lunch break and the possibility of evening and weekend hours. This position must purchase and maintain a cellular device and service that will be used for work functions. This position must be responsible for plan choices, calling areas, service features, termination clauses, and paying for all charges associated with the cellular device and service.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position requires supervision and supervises professional and support staff members

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Computers and general office equipment/software

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information, visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 10,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus as well as its Northwest-Kansas City location at the Northland Innovation Center and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jump start on their careers. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area and Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. The University is also a national model for student success and career placement, with 96 percent of graduates securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data. Furthermore, its vibrant and diverse learning community offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, which is among the lowest in the nation, saving students an estimated $6,800 over four years. Northwest also offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. Designated the Missouri Arboretum, the Northwest campus was named one of the “50 Most Amazing University Botanical Gardens and Arboretums in the U.S.” For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE:Immediately

TO APPLY: Please fill out a Northwest application online by clicking https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/nwmissouri to reach our employment opportunities listing. You will also need to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references for your application materials to be complete. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1127 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu for more information.