Vice President for Student Affairs
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With an enrollment of almost 4000 students UMW is a residential campus located in Fredericksburg Virginia with outstanding students and passionate teachers located just an hour from Washington DC to the north and Richmond VA to the south. Under the leadership of President Troy Paino UMW has increased its retention rate and recruited a more diverse and talented student body while raising the schools academic profile. Dr. Paino is deeply committed to students the student experience and their wellbeing and success. In 2023 he was recognized by the NASPAStudent Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Presidents Award and received the 2022 NASPA Region III Presidents Award.
The Princeton Review has named Mary Washington among The Best 382 Colleges Forbes has listed it as one of Americas Top Colleges and Fiske Guide to Colleges regards it as a Best Buy School. U.S. News & World Report has named Mary Washington one of Americas Best Colleges and has placed it among the top ten public liberal arts colleges in the country. The University has been recognized as one of the top producers of US Fulbright students and students faculty and alums continue to achieve this recognition in record numbers.
Reporting directly to the President the Vice President for Student Affairs is a key member of the Presidents leadership team and the chief student affairs officer at the University. Offices and units currently in the Division of Student Affairs include Campus Recreation the Dean of Students Emergency Management the Center for Prevention and Education the James Farmer Multicultural Center New Student Programs Public Safety Residence Life and Housing the Student Health Center Student Activities and Engagement and the Talley Counseling Center.
The next Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) will join UMW at a critical time. President Paino was appointed to his position in 2016 and since then has accomplished a great deal in solidifying UMWs foundation as one of the nations best public liberal arts colleges. Looking ahead he is eager to launch a new strategic planning process and capital campaign over the next five years that will set UMW apart in the coming decades. The next VPSA will have the opportunity to provide leadership in both efforts. The VPSA will also lead the Universitys efforts to promote wellness organized under a new Associate Vice President for Wellness. They will also be critical to shaping UMWs proposition that an engaging undergraduate experience centered in the liberal arts produces graduates who lead meaningful lives and impact the world.
To achieve these goals the VPSA will embody several qualities and qualifications. First and foremost they must be focused on students and have a demonstrated record of engaging with students in both formal and informal ways. Second they should possess a deep understanding of the unique nature of UMW including the history and historical significance of the institution. The VPSA must also be able to successfully articulate UMWs mission and generate excitement about the University among a diverse group of stakeholders especially current and prospective students and their families. In addition the ideal candidate should clearly understand student development and best practices for engaging with and supporting students.
Outstanding candidates will also have a passion for liberal arts education as well as a strong appreciation for academic excellence in a studentcentric environment strong management skills as well as the ability to lead mentor and train staff to achieve superior performance the understanding of the needs of a multicultural environment and experience building an inclusive campus environment; multifaceted experience engaging a diverse student body; and experience in developing and leading programs that make a difference in recruiting retaining and graduating students. Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with Academic Affairs are also critical to this role.
A Masters in higher education or college student personnel or an associated field along with 10 years of progressive administrative experience is required. A Ph.D. Ed.D. or comparable terminal degree is preferred.
All applications nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include as separate documents a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile.
Martin Baker of Buffkin / Baker is assisting UMW in this search. For fullest consideration application materials should be received by March 2 2025.
Application materials nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Martin Baker .
The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age color disability gender identity genetic information national origin parental status political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access inclusion and diversity for all students faculty staff constituents and programs believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
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