The California State University · 1 month ago
Vice President for Student Affairs
Turlock, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$18,433/mo - $23,348/mo
6+ years expCalifornia State University is seeking a Vice President for Student Affairs who will serve as the senior student affairs officer and advocate for student life and well-being. The role involves providing strategic direction for the Division of Student Affairs, overseeing major university events, and aligning student affairs priorities with the university's mission.
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Responsibilities
Provide strategic vision, leadership and direction for the Division of Student Affairs, ensuring alignment with the University mission and the needs and aspirations of the Central Valley and our students
Lead divisional planning, policy development, assessment and accreditation-related contributions
Oversee the administration of Student Affairs programs and services, including co-curricular learning, basic needs initiatives, wellness programs, student engagement, leadership development and major University events such as New Student Orientation and Commencement
Contribute to collaborative, transparent and ethical decision-making as a cabinet member
Manage divisional budgets, financial planning and resource allocation with accountability and transparency
Ensure divisional compliance with federal, state, CSU and campus regulations, including policies related to student conduct, safety, free expression and student rights
Implement and leverage technology to improve administrative operations, student communications and service delivery
Represent the University in local, regional and national forums relevant to student affairs and institutional partnerships
Serve as a visible and accessible advocate for the needs of students, including commuter, parenting and non-traditional students
Lead efforts to enhance services for every student to be successful
Champion initiatives that support student engagement, holistic wellness, academic success and career readiness
Ensure that students, families and supporters have access to essential, culturally and linguistically appropriate information that facilitates student success
Oversee student conduct, student grievance processes, behavioral intervention and threat assessment teams to promote a safe, fair and supportive campus environment
Lead institutional responses to student crises, campus disruptions, demonstrations and free-speech activities in accordance with Time, Place and Manner regulations and applicable law
Collaborate with Title IX, Enrollment Management, Admissions and other partners to support student persistence, retention, well-being and success
Maintain mechanisms for meaningful student feedback and participation in decision-making through advisory groups, student government and regular forums
Supervise, mentor and evaluate direct reports and provide leadership for division-wide personnel practices that reinforce a fair, supportive and high-performing work environment
Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding and professional development initiatives supporting staff learning, growth and organizational effectiveness
Build strong collaborative partnerships with Academic Affairs, faculty, administrative colleagues and community organizations to support integrated student learning and success initiatives
Encourage and support innovative practices and continuous improvement to enhance divisional operations and student services
Lead or support divisional fundraising, grant writing and external partnership development to strengthen resources supporting student success
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
A minimum of 6 years of senior level administrative experience in college or university student affairs
Preferred
Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in higher education administration, counseling, student affairs, psychology, social work or a closely related field
Experience working within a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and demonstrated success supporting first-generation, Latine and other underserved student populations
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within Central Valley communities, including awareness of cultural nuances, languages, customs and traditions
Personal or professional experience as a first-generation college student, or deep familiarity with the challenges and strengths of first-generation students
Prior leadership of disability services or direct oversight of programs supporting students with disabilities
Experience leading teams through significant organizational change or budget reductions, including building strong faculty and cross-divisional partnerships
Experience with grant writing, fundraising or developing external partnerships to diversify resources
Benefits
Outstanding vacation
Health, dental, and vision plans
A fee waiver education program
Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
15 paid holidays a year
Company
The California State University
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.85MKey Investors
DensoNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Dale Carlsen
2024-10-30Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2018-10-26Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Steve Relyea
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
East Bay Times
2025-12-10
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