Associate Vice President for Student Development & Strategic Retention

Associate Vice President for Student Development & Strategic Retention About the Company Diverse & inclusive liberal arts university IndustryEducation Management TypeEducational Institution Founded1873 Employees51-200 Specialties ResearchEducationPublishingAssessmentCertificationLearningHigher EducationDigital EducationProfessional DevelopmentTechnologyDigital ContentTalent SolutionsEducation ServicesEducation ManagementIT Services and IT ConsultingProfessional Training and CoachingE-learning ProvidersResearch ServicesHuman Resource ServicesTechnologyInformation and MediaSoftware Developmentand Science About the Role The Company is in search of an Associate Vice President for Student Development and Strategic Retention to take on a pivotal role in the Division of Student Development. The successful candidate will be the second-in-command, providing day-to-day leadership across various student services, including student activities, career development, programming, and housing and residence life. This role is essential in ensuring that these functions operate as a cohesive unit, with a primary focus on student success and retention. The AVP will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of directors, designing and assessing co-curricular and leadership development programs, and providing strategic oversight of career development. Additionally, the role requires serving as a Title IX resource, driving divisional strategic planning, and representing the division at institutional events. Applicants for the Associate Vice President position at the company should hold a Master's degree in a relevant field, with a preference for a doctorate, and have 7-10+ years of experience in student affairs. The ideal candidate will have a background that spans several areas of student services, with a proven track record in building student leadership development programs. Supervisory experience, strong communication, crisis management, and collaborative leadership skills are essential. The role also requires a candidate with a deep understanding of Title IX and its application in a student development context. Senior divisional leadership experience and Title IX certification are preferred. The AVP will work closely with the Dean of Students on various student-related matters, including conduct, behavioral intervention, and welfare, and must be adept at driving strategic planning, assessment, budgeting, and accreditation efforts within the division. Hiring Manager TitleVice President Functions Education/Academic Administration