Chief Academic & Student Success Officer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Wellness facilities

Paid time off

Job summary

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking a visionary Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs to lead the academic enterprise and the full student lifecycle in a dynamic university setting.

You will drive excellence in education, enrollment strategy, and student services, partnering with faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees to advance the mission and ensure sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• 7–10 years of administrative leadership experience in a complex institution; health sciences experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for academic affairs, enrollment management, and student services.
• Align academic programs with the university's mission and strategic priorities.
• Lead accreditation efforts and program assessment.
• Advise the President and Board of Trustees on academic and student affairs matters.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Higher education administration

Enrollment management

Academic affairs

Education

Terminal degree (Ph.D./Ed.D./M.D.)

Job description

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking a visionary Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs to lead the academic enterprise and the full student lifecycle in a dynamic university setting.

You will drive excellence in education, enrollment strategy, and student services, partnering with faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees to advance the mission and ensure sustainable growth.