Vice President for Student Affairs

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Vice President for Student Affairs

Category:

Executive

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Department:

Office of Student Affairs

Locations:

Worcester, MA

Posted:

Dec 20, 2022

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Exempt

Position ID:

157206

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About Assumption University:

Assumption University is a comprehensive, private Catholic liberal arts institution with 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages people of color and others from underrepresented groups to apply.

The University is in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England's second largest city that combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city.

Job Description:

Reporting directly to President Greg Weiner, who was appointed president on October 15, 2022, and serving as a member of the President's Cabinet, the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) will provide vision and strategic direction to the division of Student Affairs at Assumption University. The VPSA will provide leadership in the context of a Catholic liberal-arts institution with an NCAA Division II Athletics program.

Together with a capable and devoted faculty and staff, the next Assumption University VPSA will be an innovative, collaborative, and visible leader who has an unwavering commitment to creating a vibrant and welcoming campus experience that supports diversity, equity and inclusion in all its forms.

The ideal candidate will support the university's Catholic educational mission in a way that invigorates the division of Student Affairs. A proven record of open, broadminded, senior-level, higher education leadership, transformational programming, and financial expertise is required. Doctoral degree is preferred.

Salary commensurate with experience, starting at $150,000.00 .including robust benefits, generous paid time off and relocation assistance. More benefit detail below.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide vision, leadership, quality management and professional development for all of the departments within Student Affairs with a sensitivity and commitment to diversity and multicultural issues;

Deepen the understanding of Student Affairs among all campus constituencies with special attention to faculty, administration and staff;

Maximize the living/learning potential of a highly residential campus by fostering a close working relationship with Campus Ministry and Academic Affairs;

Develop and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with students, staff, faculty, administrators, parents, alumni, and the community;

Promote and sustain responsiveness to student needs, supporting responsible and participative student leadership, while accepting the necessity for discipline and accountability;

Organize and manage complex functions, practice effective problem solving and sound fiscal management;

Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of legal issues and compliance requirements that relate to the administration of student life activities and programs;

Develop and maintain within the division of Student Affairs an atmosphere of openness, creativity and vision;

Serves as a Campus Security Authority for Clery reporting purposes and a Responsible Employee for Title IX reporting purposes;

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University;

Master's degree required;

Doctorate degree preferred;

7-10 years Student Affairs experience in a primarily residential University;

Excellent interpersonal skills, including both written and verbal communication skills;

Strong computer skills;

Ability to inspire and motivate others; ability and desire to mentor students;

Commitment to collaboration;

Ability to work evenings and weekends;

Vaccination and boostered for COVID-19, required.

Additional Information:

It is the policy of Assumption University that all employees be vaccinated and boostered against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by AU, to be verified after an offer of employment has been made, and as part of the background check process. Prospective employees may submit a request for exemption based on a religious and/or medical basis, to Human Resources, after an offer of employment has been made.

Assumption University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

A choice of 5 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options

A 403(b), with up to a 9% employer match

Life insurance up to 2x the annual salary

Long-term disability coverage

Short-term disability coverage

Parental Leave coverage

Bereavement leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation days accrued per year

Sick days accrued per year

Personal days per year

Paid holidays

Remote Work Policy for those positions that support it

Christmas Break week in between Christmas and New Years off with pay

Easter Break off with pay

Thank you Fridays off with pay in June and July

Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children

and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Assumption College
Website : http://www.assumption.edu