Title: Vice President for Student Affairs
Division: Student Affairs
Department: Student Affairs
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: Annual Salary
EEO Job Group: 1.1 C1
Position Summary
As the University’s chief student affairs officer, the Vice President for Student Affairs provides intellectual and administrative leadership, guiding the University’s student affairs services and programs as well as university wide initiatives. Also providing programmatic, assessment and financial leadership for Student Affairs departments, the Vice President serves as an advocate for all students in the University community. Student Affairs departments include: Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office, Housing and Residence Life, Multicultural Center, Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center, Religious Life, Center for Campus Life, and USI Deaconess Clinic. The position reports to the President, is part of President’s Council and Provost’s Council and works closely with faculty, staff, students and community leaders on all matters affecting the student experience.
The Vice President will serve as one of the most visible representatives of the University and, as such, sustain a high level of direct involvement with students, and to be deeply engaged in their campus experiences. As an advocate for students, the Vice President will support the overall planning and development of a seamless cocurricular and curricular experience of students, with particular emphasis on high impact practices, student development, student wellness, and community involvement through leadership education, experiential learning opportunities, student organization involvement, and campus programming.
At present there are seven direct reports to the Vice President and 49 full-and part-time staff in the Student Affairs operation. The Vice President oversees an operational budget of over $17 million. The University is home to four residential halls and forty-three apartment buildings housing over 2,800 residents.
Duties/Responsibilities
These include, but are not limited to, the following:
Desired Attributes for the Next Vice President for Student Affairs
Vice President candidates need five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a higher education setting, including supervisory responsibilities, with demonstrated experience and competence in leadership and administration, student affairs theory and practice, and budget management. A master’s degree is required, and a terminal degree is preferred.
The successful candidate will be:
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:
For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.
Confidential inquiries are welcomed and nominations are invited. The review of candidates will begin in January 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and questions should be forwarded to the search committee chair, Mr. Jon Mark Hall: jmhall@usi.edu
Best Consideration Date:
For best consideration, please submit materials before March 10, 2025.
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
More information is available on the USI website at: Vice President Search - University of Southern Indiana
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