Vice President of Student Affairs

Posting Date: December 5, 2022 Posting End Date: Open until filled

Position: Vice President of Student Affairs, S395 Location: Office of Student Affairs

Status: Full-time

Special Qualifications
In keeping with the President's commitment to Tuskegee University becoming "One Tuskegee", the ideal candidate will possess the willingness to use their expertise in transforming Tuskegee into a leading 21st century living and learning environment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The Vice President for Student Affairs will oversee the following offices: Student Life and Development, Wellness/Counseling Center, Student Health Services, Title IX, Housing and Residential Life, Judicial Affairs, and Career Development and Placement. Responsibilities include:

• Maintain effective work relationships with the student population, college academic and administrative staff, and members of the community
• Promote positive student relations by maintaining effective lines of communication with student leaders and serving as a strong advocate for the non-academic, extra-curricular, and co-curricular needs of students
• Ensure that assignments related to Student Affairs are completed in the best interests of the University by accepting and accomplishing tasks delegated by the President
• Support the overall success of Student Affairs by participating in fundraising activities for the division and serving on university committees as appropriate
• Work with Campus Police regularly and serve on a variety of committees and task forces; research and develop recommendations related to Campus Safety and innovative student activities
• Oversee the activities and operations of assigned functions; ensures that operations meet the strategic goals and objectives of the University to become a student-centered, outcomes-oriented 21st century institution
• Coordinate assigned programs and activities with those of other university departments and programs as well as outside agencies and organizations
• Work with the Chief of Staff in the Office of the President to implement initiatives in student affairs
• Develop and monitor program evaluation systems for all programs and services within the area of responsibility
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate administrative staff; establish and monitor employee performance objectives; prepare and present employee performance reviews; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures
• Assist in the development and administration of the budget for assigned functions; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures
• Maintain awareness in current developments in student services, higher education and fields related to assigned functions
• Attend training
• Perform related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required; PhD preferred in student affairs or related area
• At least 5 years’ experience in student affairs
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with senior officials in a higher education environment

Salary
Commensurate with education, training and experience

**The statements contained in this job announcement reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. **

APPLICATIONS will be accepted in the Office of Human Resources. Each applicant, including all current/existing employees, must complete and submit a Tuskegee University employment application, resume/CV, (3) to (5) letters of reference (with detailed contact information) and copies of unofficial transcripts (official transcript(s) will be required upon hire). Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for the position. The University reserves the right not to fill the position in the event of budgetary or operational constraints.

Office of Human Resources
1200 West Montgomery Road
101 Kresge Center
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, Alabama 36088
Email Address: employment@tuskegee.edu Fax: 334-724-4319
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Male/Female/Veteran/Disabled
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verifications on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment. Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check.