Vice President of Student Development

The Goddard School of Deerfield

Palos Hills (IL)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 192,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College is seeking a Vice President of Student Development to lead initiatives that promote student enrollment, retention, and success. This executive role requires a doctorate and a minimum of five years of progressive experience in higher education with significant leadership roles. The position offers a competitive salary between $180,000 and $192,000, alongside a comprehensive executive-level benefits package, including health and retirement plans, tuition waivers, and more.

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of progressive higher education experience required.
Community college experience preferred.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and advance various priorities.

Responsibilities

Supervise the Student Development Leadership Team.
Develop strategic priorities for student development.
Ensure compliance with regulations in student development areas.
Lead initiatives to improve student retention and success.

Skills

Leadership in higher education

Organizational skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Earned doctorate degree

Job description

Job Title

Vice President of Student Development

Department

President's Office

Work Location

Main Campus

Duties

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President of Student Development is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of all student development programs and services. The Vice President implements initiatives to promote enrollment, retention and completion of Moraine Valley Community College’s students. The Vice President of Student Development is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise the members of the Student Development Leadership Team who collaboratively design, implement, and evaluate all Student Development programs and services.
Collaborate with the President to inform and advise the Board of Trustees on Student Development initiatives.
Assess the impact of student development efforts and initiatives, including determination of student learning and documentation of institutional impact.
Collaborate with members of the Executive Leadership Team to ensure that Student Development initiatives and activities are integrated and coordinated with the other divisions of the college, develop procedures to implement the Code of Student Conduct, ensure student due process, and design procedures for students to express concern.
Direct the Student Development Leadership Team to create and implement professional development programs for Student Development faculty and staff members.
Ensure that the college is in compliance with all state, federal, accrediting, and other regulations pertaining to student development areas.
Develop strategic priorities, annual goals, and objectives for the division, and direct and participate in the development of long-range planning for reporting departments and monitor progress toward established goals.
Direct and coordinate the preparation of annual staffing, expense, and capital budgets for reporting departments and oversee the administration of approved budgets, including preparing and administering an extensive annual budget.
Act as the college’s representative to external vendors, partners, and agencies on matters relating to areas of responsibility.
Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and chair/participate in all committees as appropriate and as requested.
Establish clear student development goals with measurable outcomes and accountability.
Lead student success initiatives with a focus on improving student retention and success outcomes.
Provide leadership for Enrollment Management and Financial Aid teams.
Utilize knowledge of Athletics and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Use data analytics and student assessment to identify retention challenges and measure program effectiveness.
Support accreditation and program review.
Support collaboration between Student Development and Academic Affairs.
Serve as co-lead on the college’s Strategic Enrollment Management Plan.
Serve on the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference committee.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President.

Education/Experience

Earned doctorate degree required.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive higher education experience with increasing responsibility, including significant leadership experience in student development, or a related college administrative area, required.
Community college experience preferred.

Qualifications

Ability to establish direction and create a collective vision within the division.
Proven leadership in higher education.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate and advance various priorities involving multiple staff members.
Demonstrated achievement and proven background in strategic enrollment planning, financial aid, and advancing student success initiatives.
Understanding of regulatory compliance and higher education best practices.
Demonstrated experience working with a diverse and multifaceted student population, combined with a commitment to student success.
Experience with crisis management, student conduct, and Title IX compliance.
Successful record of collaboration between Student Development and Academic Affairs.
Understanding of college Athletics and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
Experience with data-driven decision-making and student assessment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with students, faculty, staff, community and stakeholders in a personable and professional manner.
Collegial management style and willingness to be part of a collaborative team.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours

General Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Some evenings and weekends may be required. On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Salary/Wage

$180,000-$192,000 (The salary for this position will be highly competitive and is coupled with a very strong executive-level benefit package)

Hourly/Salary

Salaried

Benefits

This Executive Leadership Position includes a strong executive-level benefit package.

ACMS Position (Administrative, Confidential, Managerial, & Supervisory)

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include the following highlights and more: