University of Louisiana at Lafayette · 3 days ago
Vice President for Student Success
Lafayette, LA, None
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expThe University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a major national research university seeking an experienced leader for the role of Vice President for Student Success. This position will provide strategic direction for efforts aimed at improving student recruitment, retention, and graduation outcomes, while collaborating with various university departments to enhance student success initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of comprehensive enrollment and student success strategies that are aligned with UL Lafayette's mission, academic priorities, and financial goals
Serve as the institutional leader for student recruitment growth, while partnering closely with the Provost to implement student retention strategies as a central enrollment lever
Provide leadership for a data-informed student success strategy spanning recruitment, onboarding, growth/progression in academic major, graduation and career placement
Align student success priorities with the university’s strategic plan, accreditation standards, UL System, and State of Louisiana for performance metrics
Implement targeted recruitment initiatives, including digital campaigns, that reflect evolving technologies, consumer expectations, and market trends
Collaborate with communications and marketing to develop strategies that effectively reach and engage prospective students and their families
Develop compelling recruitment, yield, and conversion campaigns to enhance UL Lafayette’s reputation and visibility at local, regional, national, and international levels
Strengthen existing and establish new relationships with high school guidance counselors, faculty (subject matter experts, and administrators to position UL Lafayette as a 'go to destination' for undergraduate and graduate education
Leverage UL Lafayette Alumni in building relationships within high schools and the communities in which they operate
Once a student enrolls and arrives on campus, the VPSS will also manage the student success pipeline, which includes academic advising, first-year experience programs, learning support, TRIO and access programs, retention initiatives, undergraduate research, and career services
Promote evidence-based practices such as proactive advising, early alert systems, and high-impact learning and support strategies
Ensure coherence and alignment across academic and co-curricular student success efforts
Integrate Career Services early in the student’s journey by connecting them with part-time jobs related to their field of student, internships, etc. Additionally, the VPSS is expected to engage Career Services early and often in a student’s academic progression
Lead the use of data analytics and assessment to inform decisions and evaluate the effectiveness of recruiting, enrollment, and student success initiatives
Collaborate with Institutional Research to establish key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reporting structures
Prepare reports and presentations for senior leadership, governing bodies, and external stakeholders
Engage Enrollment Management with Housing and Orientation operations to ensure smooth transitions from recruitment to matriculation
Work closely with the university cabinet, deans, department chairs, and faculty leaders to embed student success strategies within academic programs
Engage external partners, alumni, and employers to strengthen on-campus and digital career fairs and recruiting (internships, part-time, & full-time employment)
Oversee budgets and allocate resources strategically to maximize student impact and success
Identify and pursue external funding opportunities (e.g., federal grants, state initiatives, philanthropic support) to scale student success efforts
Recruit, develop, and supervise professional staff who are committed to student-centered, evidence-based practice
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within student success units
Qualification
Required
Earned doctorate from an accredited institution
A minimum of ten years of senior-level leadership experience in recruitment, enrollment, student success, and student affairs
Preferred
Experience within complex higher education environments such as research universities, comprehensive institutions, or multi-campus systems
Familiarity with performance-based funding models and state higher education accountability metrics
Experience securing and managing external grants or related initiatives
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
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