Vice President for Student Development

Trinity College of Florida; Trinity (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity College of Florida in Trinity, FL seeks an experienced, spiritually grounded executive to serve as the Vice President for Student Development. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the role provides visionary leadership, pastoral care, and oversight for co-curricular life on a Christ-centered campus.

The VP will supervise housing, campus activities, student conduct, athletics, spiritual life, health and counseling services, campus safety, and auxiliary services, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Spiritual commitment to Jesus Christ and alignment with Trinity College of Florida’s mission.
• Experience in student affairs leadership in higher education.
• Ability to mentor staff and manage budgets and teams.
• Strong relational, written, and public communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the President’s Cabinet and contribute to governance and planning.
• Advise the President and liaise with the Board on student life and welfare.
• Formulate, allocate, and steward the Division of Student Development budget.
• Recruit, supervise, and evaluate staff across student development areas.
• Oversee housing, campus activities, student conduct, athletics, spiritual life, health and safety services.

Skills

Spiritual leadership

People leadership

Budget management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education Administration

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Trinity College of Florida | Trinity, FL

Reports To: President

Appointed By: Board of Trustees (upon recommendation of the President)

Vice President for Student Development

Trinity College of Florida | Trinity, FL

Position Type: Full-Time, Executive Leadership

Reports To: President

Appointed By: Board of Trustees (upon recommendation of the President)

Position Overview

Trinity College of Florida seeks an experienced, spiritually grounded executive to serve as the Vice President for Student Development. As a vital member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President serves as the chief student affairs officer, providing visionary leadership, pastoral care, and operational oversight for all facets of co-curricular life.

The successful candidate will cultivate a thriving, Christ-centered campus community dedicated to holistic student formation—integrating spiritual vitality, academic persistence, personal character, and leadership development. The Vice President oversees housing, campus activities, student conduct, athletics, spiritual life, health and counseling services, campus safety, and auxiliary student services.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Executive Leadership

• Serve as an active member of the President’s Cabinet, contributing to institution-wide governance, strategic planning, policy formation, and institutional leadership as requested.
• Advise the President and serve as the administrative liaison to the Board of Trustees on matters concerning student life, campus culture, and student welfare.
• Formulate, allocate, and steward the Division of Student Development budget.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional and student staff across all student development departments.

Spiritual Formation & Campus Culture

• Champion a distinctly biblically grounded campus ethos, actively fostering discipleship, chapel participation, and spiritual maturity among the student body.
• Design and execute student leadership programs that emphasize servant leadership, character formation, and vocational clarity.
• Foster a welcoming, supportive campus climate that drives student engagement, belonging, and overall retention.

Student Services & Operational Oversight

• Provide administrative leadership and supervision across key operational areas:
• Residence Life & Housing: Room assignments, resident assistant mentoring, and living-learning community standards.
• Campus Life & Activities: Student Government Association (SGA), registered student organizations, campus social events, new student orientation, and commencement logistics.
• Student Care & Wellness: Health services, mental health counseling resources, and crisis response.
• Athletics & Recreation: Intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports programming.
• Campus Safety & Logistics: Campus safety/security, parking regulation enforcement, and institutional transportation.

Student Conduct, Advocacy, & Compliance

• Administer the student conduct and restorative discipline process, upholding institutional community standards with grace, accountability, and student growth.
• Address and resolve complex student concerns, grievances, and personal emergencies.
• Ensure divisional compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations (e.g., Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA, and student safety protocols).

Qualifications & Competencies

• Spiritual Commitment: A mature, personal commitment to Jesus Christ, an exemplary Christian testimony, and full, unreserved alignment with the mission, doctrinal statement, and community standards of Trinity College of Florida.
• Education: Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Leadership, Divinity, or a related field required; earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive administrative leadership experience in student affairs/student development, preferably within Christian higher education.
• Leadership & Care: Demonstrated ability to mentor college students, lead diverse teams, manage institutional budgets, and navigate sensitive behavioral and mental health crises.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional relational, written, and public communication skills, with proven ability to build strong bridges across faculty, staff, parents, trustees, and the local community.