Vice President, Campus Life — Student-First Leader

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University seeks a visionary Vice President for Campus Life to advance the student experience for 9,000+ students on campus in Princeton, New Jersey. This full‑time role shapes residential education and student life across athletics, health and well‑being, undergraduate life, career development, religious life, diversity and belonging.

The VPCL reports to the Executive Vice President, guiding a 650+ person organization, and partners with senior leaders to translate strategy into

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in higher education
• Ability to lead complex organizations
• Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee a broad portfolio shaping student life beyond the classroom (athletics, well-being, undergraduate life, career development, religious life, diversity and belonging)
• Bridge strategy with campus realities, anticipate needs, and guide cross‑divisional collaboration
• Lead a large organization (≈650 staff) and partner with senior leaders to advance university priorities

Job description

Princeton University seeks a visionary Vice President for Campus Life to advance the student experience for 9,000+ students on campus in Princeton, New Jersey. This full‑time role shapes residential education and student life across athletics, health and well‑being, undergraduate life, career development, religious life, diversity and belonging.

The VPCL reports to the Executive Vice President, guiding a 650+ person organization, and partners with senior leaders to translate strategy into