Chief Student Affairs Officer

University of Louisiana Monroe; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Louisiana Monroe is seeking a Chief Student Affairs Officer to advocate for students and oversee campus life priorities. You will guide the Student Advocacy and Accountability, Counseling, Residential Life, and related services to deliver supportive, inclusive programs.

Reporting to the President, you will manage division budgets, oversee program evaluations, and ensure compliance with policy while fostering collaboration with enrollment management and academic units to enhance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, student affairs, higher education from an accredited institution.
• Five years of professional experience in related work.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with budget management and identifying efficiencies.
• Experience in student services or student affairs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief student affairs professional for the university.
• Provide leadership and supervision of select student affairs departments.
• Supervise Directors and staff with annual evaluations.
• Lead during crisis situations related to student welfare and safety.
• Manage division budget allocations and fiscal oversight.
• Lead division‑wide assessment and program evaluation.
• Build collaborative relationships to advance student success.
• Develop programs for student advocacy, accountability, and awareness.
• Ensure fair and consistent student treatment across units.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Crisis leadership

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, student affairs, higher education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Chief Student Affairs Officer reports to the President works closely with other direct reports to the President. This person serves as the primary advocate for students and for campus life and engagement activities and planning.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief student affairs professional for the university.
• Provide guidance, oversight, and supervision of select student affairs departments including Student Advocacy and Accountability, Counseling, Residential Life/Housing, Student Development, Accessibility Services, International Student Services, Antihazing, and Student Conduct. Oversight may evolve as a result of organization.
• Supervise Directors and other staff within the assigned division, conducting annual evaluations and supporting professional development.
• Provide leadership during crisis situations, such as student mental health emergencies, campus safety events and help coordinate institutional response.
• Manage division budget allocations and fiscal oversight of assigned units, ensuring compliance with institutional financial requirements.
• Lead division-wide assessment, design program evaluations, and report outcomes to President.
• Support Institutional Effectiveness unit in accreditation, as it relates to student affairs
• Compile assessment data and reports for reporting units.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with other departments to advance student success. It is expected to have a close working relationship with auxiliary services, enrollment management, career services, and other student related functions.
• Develop and facilitate programs for the student community centered on student advocacy, accountability, and awareness.
• Ensure policies and practices of reporting units assure fair and consistent student treatment.

• Assist with evaluating, creating, and updating campus policies applicable to the student community.
• Verify that student services offered at ULM are effective, innovative, proactive, anticipatory and responsive to student and community requirements with periodic program, service, procedures and policies evaluations.
• Provide vision and guidance for traditional student engagement programs such as Freshman Convocation, Week of Welcome, Homecoming, Spring Fever, and Midnight Breakfast.
• Explore innovative practices to allow the university to remain in line with field trends and best practices.
• Work with team members to establish civic-centered student initiates that enhance the educational experience while furthering the brand of ULM.
• Network with campus professionals and student organizations to ensure there is awareness of campus resources and support services.
• Network with peer professionals off campus.
• Serve on university committees as assigned.
• Participate in professional development activities on and off campus to maintain a satisfactory knowledge base.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s degree in education, educational leadership, student affairs, higher education, or other applicable field from an accredited institution
• At least five years of professional experience in related work
• Previous experience working in a higher education setting
• Experience with budget management, identifying efficiencies and budget reduction measures
• Experience working in a student services or student affairs office

• Supervision experience
• Familiarity with relevant legal and governance issues at the campus, local, state, and federal levels
• Knowledge of student development theory
• Ability to utilize computer software to draft professional correspondence and other published works associated with the position
• Experience serving a broad range of student populations in a state university or similar setting
• Evidence of an energetic and innovative student-centered approach to program development and delivery
• Availability to provide 24/7 response to student situations (may be remote responses when applicable)
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during fall/spring semesters with prior notice

Preferred:

• Doctorate Degree with a concentration in in education, educational leadership, student affairs, higher education, or other applicable field from an accredited institution
• Over five years of professional experience in related work
• Experience as a department head in higher education
• Experience relating to student conduct procedures
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations including, but not limited to Clery Act, VAWA, Campus SAVE Act, Caleb Wilson Hazing Prevention Act, Title IX and Power-Based Violence
• Experience supervising full-time employees

Supplemental Information

None