Senior Vice President of Student Affairs

The Senior Vice President of Student Affairs will provide executive oversight for student life, engagement, well-being, and retention, and will lead the development and implementation of comprehensive enrollment management plans.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in a related field (preferred) and substantial experience in postsecondary educational administration.
• Seasoned leader with 10+ years of progressively responsible leadership in student affairs, student success, campus wrap-around services, and other related functional areas.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-unit organizations and supervising senior-level staff.
• Deep knowledge of student development theory, enrollment strategy, advising models, and student success best practices.
• Experience with statewide systems or large, complex institutions.
• Experience in a higher education institution is preferred.
• Experience with compliance areas, including Title IV, FERPA, and Clery.
• Strong emotional intelligence, adaptability, and professional presence to navigate a dynamic and evolving institution.
• A collaborative and transparent leadership style, coupled with the courage to make principled decisions grounded in integrity and institutional values.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of constituencies effectively.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, spouse/child life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability.
• Retirement Plan with 10% Employer contribution, no match necessary, with no waiting period.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick time, holidays, winter break between December 25th and January 1st, and more. Up to 47 paid days off per year.
• Free Ivy Tech tuition for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement at other institutions.
• Opportunities for Professional Development.
• Discounts for rental cars, hotels, and electronic and mobile devices.
• Eligible employer under the Public Service loan forgiveness program.