Vice President for Student Life

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Vice President for Student Life!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The VP of Student Life serves the College as the Chief Student Affairs Officer, a key member of the College’s student retention team, and supports the department of Campus Life by: developing an overall strategic direction for the divisions within Campus Life; overseeing and managing the College’s compliance with federal regulations for Title IX; ensuring a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate environment for students outside the classroom leading to a sense of community and belonging; providing executive leadership and accountability as a member of the College’s Senior Leadership Team; and being responsible for best practices and data analysis to provide leadership in the evaluation of programs and service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops an overall direction for the departments within Campus Life division by:

• Effectively leading and supervising departmental directors and staff
• Developing and driving annual department and division goals and objectives linked to the student satisfaction, retention, and attraction
• Developing strong partnerships within the Saint Joseph’s Community in support of co-curricular programs and activities that engage and advance student learning and development and focus on student success
• Developing and implementing a robust student engagement and activity plan designed to attract and retain students
• Supporting strategic enrollment and retention goals of the college across the divisions and across other college departments, including Admissions, Academics, Athletics, and Financial Aid
• Mentoring and evaluating department directors
• Developing/revising, with department directors, effective policies and procedures that ensures equitable treatment of all students and aligning with the core College values
• Ensuring all Campus Life publications are accurate, well-written and legally compliant by reviewing and revising each publication i.e. the Student Handbook
• Overseeing budgetary, programmatic and personnel matters

Oversees the College’s compliance with federal regulations for Title IX by:

• Supervising the College’s Title IX Coordinator, and administering policies, processes, and prevention methods to address gender discrimination and sexual violence
• Being responsible for an effective investigation model utilizing on and off campus resources
• Ensuring training of the College community on their legal responsibilities for reporting crimes and other violations of the Title IX policy

Ensures a healthy, safe and developmentally appropriate environment for students outside the classroom by:

• Building an inclusive active learning and living communityresponsive to student needs
• Serving as a member of the Student Intervention Team, coordinating an Individual Assessment Protocol, and assisting students in critical moments by coordinating their care on campus
• Developing and implementing policies, regulations, procedures and protocols to support a healthy and supportive College environment

Provides executive leadership and accountability as a member of the College’s Senior Leadership Team by:

• Contributing to the implementation of the College’s strategic planning goals, mission, vision/values, and budget
• Collaboratively participating in decision-making on college-wide matters
• Advising the Leadership Team and the College President on matters affecting campus life and co-curricular experience

Responsible for best practices and data analysis to provide leadership in the evaluation of programs and services by:

• Maintaining knowledge of current research and best practices in the field of student development
• Being an active member in relevant professional organizations
• Facilitating appropriate assessment of the student development programs through data collection and analysis

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in Student Affairs or related field is required, doctorate preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supervisory positions in an academic setting, proven ability to develop and supervise student development programs and prior counseling and/or judicial experience required
• Must have a valid driver’s license, complete a driver training program and have an

  acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of and ability to articulate and apply accepted student development and leadership principles and theories and to utilize appropriate administrative, leadership, training, organizational, evaluative and policy-making skills to maintain the efficient operation of the Division
• Ability to relate to, motivate, lead and serve as an appropriate role model for college students
• Ability to represent Saint Joseph’s College and to communicate effectively in individual and group settings
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, with a penchant for working in teams
• Possess a positive attitude to foster a cohesive working environment and a willingness to help others
• Proven leadership and managerial skills
• Experience seeking and attaining grants and financial awards, preferred
• Ability to coach, mentor, and performance manage employees
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a variety of constituents
• Knowledge of computer programs including Google Suite Platform
• Demonstrated data fluency, encompassing both the analysis and use of key data metrics in support of strategic decision making
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, draw valid conclusions and implement problem-solving strategies in a deadline-driven environment
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Ability to support and strengthen the Catholic mission of the College
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Ability to manager work related stress effectively and maintains self-control/professionalism