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Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago

Vice President of Student Development (President's Office)

Palos Hills, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $192K/yr

5+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Vice President of Student Development for Moraine Valley Community College. This role involves overseeing student development programs and services, promoting enrollment and retention, and collaborating with college leadership to enhance student success initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Supervise the members of the Student Development Leadership Team who collaboratively design, implement, and evaluate all Student Development programs and services

Collaborate with the President to inform and advise the Board of Trustees on Student Development initiatives

Assess the impact of student development efforts and initiatives, including determination of student learning and documentation of institutional impact

Collaborate with members of the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that Student Development initiatives and activities are integrated and coordinated with the other divisions of the college, develop procedures to implement the Code of Student Conduct, ensure student due process, and design procedures for students to express concern

Direct the Student Development Leadership Team to create and implement professional development programs for Student Development faculty and staff members

Ensure that the college is in compliance with all state, federal, accrediting, and other regulations pertaining to student development areas

Develop strategic priorities, annual goals, and objectives for the division, and direct and participate in the development of long-range planning for reporting departments and monitor progress toward established goals

Direct and coordinate the preparation of annual staffing, expense, and capital budgets for reporting departments and oversee the administration of approved budgets, including preparing and administering an extensive annual budget

Act as the college’s representative to external vendors, partners, and agencies on matters relating to areas of responsibility

Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and chair/participate in all committees as appropriate and as requested

Establish clear student development goals with measurable outcomes and accountability

Lead student success initiatives with a focus on improving student retention and success outcomes

Provide leadership for Enrollment Management and Financial Aid teams

Utilize knowledge of Athletics and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Use data analytics and student assessment to identify retention challenges and measure program effectiveness

Support accreditation and program review

Support collaboration between Student Development and Academic Affairs

Serve as co-lead on the college’s Strategic Enrollment Management Plan

Serve on the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference committee

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President

Qualification

Leadership in higher educationStrategic enrollment planningRegulatory complianceData-driven decision-makingCrisis managementStudent conductTitle IX complianceCollaboration with Academic AffairsNJCAACollegial management styleCommitment to student successOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Earned doctorate degree required

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive higher education experience with increasing responsibility, including significant leadership experience in student development or a related college administrative area

Ability to establish direction and create a collective vision within the division

Proven leadership in higher education

Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate and advance various priorities involving multiple staff members

Demonstrated achievement and proven background in strategic enrollment planning, financial aid, and advancing student success initiatives

Understanding of regulatory compliance and higher education best practices

Demonstrated experience working with a diverse and multifaceted student population, combined with a commitment to student success

Experience with crisis management, student conduct, and Title IX compliance

Successful record of collaboration between Student Development and Academic Affairs

Understanding of Athletics and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Experience with data-driven decision-making and student assessment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with students, faculty, staff, community and stakeholders in a personable and professional manner

Collegial management style and willingness to be part of a collaborative team