Assistant Vice President for Student Life

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Professional development opportunities

Mentorship program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Georgia State University seeks an Assistant Vice President for Student Life to lead strategic initiatives across a dynamic, diverse campus community of 50,000+ students. This senior role reports to the Vice President for Student Engagement and advances belonging, leadership development, and campus life.

You will guide directors, supervise staff, and manage budgets while collaborating with campus partners to enhance student success and engagement. A strong commitment to inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with five years of related experience in higher education.
• Preferred Doctorate in higher education and leadership experience supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for directors and senior staff across multiple Student Life departments.
• Advise the 6-campus Student Government Association on advocacy and governance.
• Collaborate on marketing/branding to boost use of Student Center facilities.
• Manage divisional budgets, staffing, and resource planning.
• Oversee event and facility management using 25Live software.
• Oversee policy development, risk management, and compliance for student events.
• Represent Student Life on institutional committees and leadership groups.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs and campus partners to boost student success.
• Lead assessment efforts and use data to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Crisis management

Policy development

Student life

Education

Master’s degree

Doctorate in higher education

Job description

Assistant Vice President for Student Life

Student Life

Division of Student Engagement

Georgia State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Vice President for Student Life. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader to help shape the student experience at one of the nation’s most innovative and diverse public research universities. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Engagement, the Assistant Vice President will play a key leadership role in advancing student engagement, belonging, leadership development, and campus life for a vibrant community of more than 50,000 students. The successful candidate will join a talented team committed to student success and will have the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that make a lasting impact on the Georgia State experience. If you are energized by innovation, collaboration, and the opportunity to elevate student life at a university recognized nationally for its student-centered mission, we encourage you to apply.

WHAT MAKES STUDENT LIFE A GREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Assistant Vice President for Student Life serves as a senior leader within the Student Engagement/Student Success division and advances institutional goals related to student success, retention, belonging, and campus engagement while fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus community.

• Provide strategic leadership for directors and senior staff of multiple Student Life departments responsible for belonging and inclusion, campus programming and traditions, civic engagement, college-to-career focused student employment and student leadership opportunities, fraternity & sorority life, leadership and service, student governance, student organizations, student involvement, student media, and the student center.
• Serve as the lead advisor to the 6-campus Student Government Association, advising the officers in advocacy, services, involvement in university governance and legislative initiatives.
• Works with the Director of Marketing & Media for Student Engagement and Student Life staff to design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive marketing and branding strategy to increase the use of Student Center facilities and participation in Student Life sponsored programs and engagement with the University.
• Manage divisional budgets, personnel allocations, and resource planning.
• Lead operations to ensure best practices in event and facility management (including university-wide use of 25Live reservation software), and other efforts that support the mission of the University.
• Oversee policy development, risk management, and compliance activities related to student organizations and events.
• Represent Student Life on institutional committees and executive leadership groups.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Facilities, Residence Life, and other campus partners to enhance student success.
• Lead assessment efforts and utilize data to improve student outcomes.

Disclaimer

This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree and five years of related experience in a higher education institution.

Preferred Hiring Requirements

• Doctorate in higher education
• Experience supervising directors and professional staff.
• Demonstrated success managing significant budgets
• Assessment and strategic planning expertise
• Experience with crisis management, policy development, and student conduct/risk issues.

College/Business Unit: Student Services

Department: Student Life

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30am- 5:15 pm, Mon- Fri

Salary: $113,000- $146,800

Pay Grade: 26

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Special Instructions

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• 3 Professional References (Finalist candidates)

Georgia State University Values

COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime

Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

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Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.