Vice President of Student Development Services

Under limited supervision, the position leads the operations of student services programs. The Vice President is responsible for overseeing student services programs, activities, and developing and implementing policies and procedures. The VP develops and administers budgets and analyzes data for accountability and continuous improvement in line with College and Division goals. The Vice President serves on the Presidents’ Leadership Team (PLT) and reports to the President of the College.

Essential Job Functions:

• Leads planning, management and supervision of student services programs and activities at the college, including admissions and enrollment, recruitment, counseling services, intramurals and intercollegiate athletics, financial aid, disability services, records, registrar’s office, student activities, Student Government Association (SGA), international students’ services, and community outreach programs and services.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates staff who are direct reports, addressing employee concerns and problems, providing development, and completing employee performance appraisals.

• Coordinates daily work activities, organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work, monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work, consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem concerns, and provides technical expertise.

• Interprets, applies, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures, and initiates actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.

• Consults with President, college officials, government agencies, and other officials to review operations and activities, review and resolve problems, and provide recommendations, coordinates work activities with those of other departments, outside agencies, or others as needed.

• Demonstrates experience with regional accreditation processes and an awareness of best practices in the profession.

• Provides leadership in formulation of student personnel policies, establishes and regulates student policy.

• Administers Student Services expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgets.

• Serves as Compliance Officer for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ADA 1990, and Title IX.

• Compiles or monitors administrative or statistical data, conducts research, analyzes data, and identifies trends.

• Oversees preparation of required reports and submission to appropriate agencies and individuals and maintains records.

• Develops and maintains positive relationships with the public, represents the college within the community and at events.

• Responds to complaints and questions related to college/department operations, provides information, research problems, and initiates problem resolution.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the President.

Qualifications or Standards: 

Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or Public Administration, Doctorate preferred.  Five years’ experience in student development program management, student services administration, academic counseling, education administration, budget development, management, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge and abilities for this position.