Senior Leader, Community & Belonging Strategy

Calder News LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvin University is seeking an Associate Vice President for Community & Belonging to lead a campus-wide strategy for cultivating a Christ-centered community where all can belong, contribute, and flourish. You will collaborate across academic affairs, student life, HR, enrollment, and advancement to set priorities, monitor progress, and report to the President and University Council.

The role emphasizes intercultural engagement, organizational development, and pastoral wisdom, with

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of strategic planning and implementation in higher education.
• Experience building inclusive, Christ-centered campus communities.
• Ability to translate values into measurable, data-driven initiatives.
• Proven track record of leading cross-divisional collaboration and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a university-wide strategy for community, belonging, intercultural engagement, and climate.
• Advise the President and collaborate with key offices to set priorities and monitor progress.
• Coordinate cross-divisional teams to implement belonging initiatives and assess impact.
• Communicate progress and recommendations to governance bodies and senior leaders.
• Foster organizational development initiatives and align efforts with Calvin's mission.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Collaborative leadership

Intercultural engagement

Communication

Policy development

Change management

Education

Master's degree in higher education leadership or related field

Job description

Calvin University is seeking an Associate Vice President for Community & Belonging to lead a campus-wide strategy for cultivating a Christ-centered community where all can belong, contribute, and flourish. You will collaborate across academic affairs, student life, HR, enrollment, and advancement to set priorities, monitor progress, and report to the President and University Council.

The role emphasizes intercultural engagement, organizational development, and pastoral wisdom, with