Associate Vice President for Campus Life, Dean of Students

Associate Vice President for Campus Life, Dean of Students

About the Company

Highly acclaimed undergraduate & graduate university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1764

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

Education
Brown University
Colleges and Universities
Engineering
Medical Schools
Higher Education
Universities

Specialties

education
life sciences
social sciences
humanities
engineering
public health
entrepreneurship
environment and society
brain science
study of slavery and justice
public policy
performance art
public service
social innovation
data science
and research

About the Role

The Company is in search of an Associate Vice President and Dean of Students to join its dynamic community. The successful candidate will be a seasoned, strategic, and deeply student-centered leader, with a minimum of 10 years' administrative experience in higher education or a related complex organization. This role is pivotal in overseeing a large team and engaging in strategic planning to enhance the student experience across various academic populations. The ideal candidate will have an extraordinary commitment to student-centered leadership, the ability to lead through change, and a proven track record of inspiring innovation and moving teams beyond established practices. A Master's degree is required, with a preference for a doctorate, and experience in student affairs or related fields is highly valued.

Key responsibilities for the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students include providing leadership and oversight for crisis response, student development, and community-building initiatives. The role demands a highly visible and engaged presence with students, as well as the capacity to translate student feedback into thoughtful, forward-looking strategies. The candidate should have exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills, the ability to inspire and develop staff, and a strong commitment to supporting and advocating for students from diverse backgrounds. Experience in supervising and developing staff, managing resources, and advancing organizational effectiveness is essential. The position requires a strategic mindset, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to assess and reimagine approaches to better serve students.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice President for Campus Life

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration