Vice President of Student Affairs

Posting Details
Posting Summary

Working Title	Vice President of Student Affairs
Type of Position	Staff - Full Time
Department	Student Success
Appointment Length	July - June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible?	Yes
Published Salary
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours	NA
F.T.E.	1.00
Grant Funded Position?	No
If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities	Fairmont State University, a four-year, public, comprehensive university located in Fairmont, West Virginia seeks a strategic, dynamic, and student-centric administrative professional to serve as its inaugural Vice President of Student Affairs. Reporting to the University President and serving as a member of cabinet, the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) functions as the senior officer and supervises the directors of the units within the Division of Student Affairs: Housing and Student Conduct; Student Health and Wellness; Accessibility Services; Campus Recreation; Student Engagement; the ENCOVA Career Development Center and Veteran’s Services. The ideal candidate will bring significant leadership experience within student affairs: a demonstrated ability to identify and execute on opportunities to improve the student experience, including fostering and advancing inclusion and belonging; a record of collaborating effectively with campus stakeholders in the service of creating better outcomes for students; capacity to manage organizational change; dedication to student success and fostering a student-centered culture; and the ability to engage others in developing and implementing a vision for student affairs.
Minimum Required Education	Master’s degree or other advanced degree is required.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications	N/A
Minimum Required Qualifications	Minimum of seven years (7) related experience in student affairs including student engagement, residence life, student wellness and/or post-career outcomes. A big-picture forward-thinker who will effectively communicate and facilitate access to resources, support, and other opportunities for students via the student affairs division; anticipate potential issues; and successfully maintain strong individual relationships with campus stakeholders. The proven ability to lead and manage a team of skilled professionals effectively and to work collaboratively as a member of the President’s senior staff. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, management, and supervisory skills, including the ability to work effectively with leaders of other teams. Expertise with data informed decision-making. Knowledge of current and emerging trends in student affairs, student engagement, residential student management and student wellness.
Preferred Qualifications	Doctoral degree is preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2024056SP
Number of Vacancies	1
Anticipated Hire Date	July 2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date	04/17/2024
Job Close Date	05/01/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Advertising Summary
Quicklink for Posting	https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/5441

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