Vice President for Student Affairs
Vice President for Student Affairs
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Job Description
The Provost and Senior Vice President of Oklahoma State University invites nominations andapplications for the position of Vice President for Student Affairs. The successful candidate willprovide leadership for transformative student experiences services and support that championpersonal growth and student success. Upholding its mission the Division of Student Affairsaspires to be a model of excellence fostering a vibrant student experience through innovationengagement and creating a sense of belonging. The Division also collaborates with campusand community partners to create meaningful lasting impacts on students lives. This individualwill have commensurate authority for performing the duties of the office as determined by theProvost and Senior Vice President.
Oklahoma State University a landgrant institution with more than 35000 students across a fivecampus system has a rich history of institutional success and growth by fostering studentsuccess through a blend of tradition and innovation. OSUs goal is to become the preeminentlandgrant institution in the country through a recently released bold new university strategyand through leadership and service OSU is preparing students for a bright future and buildinga brighter world for all.
The Division of Student Affairs proudly serves as the central hub for engaging the entire studentbody creating connections with students across all academic colleges. Programs servicesand events are designed to offer the Cowboy Family opportunities for support belonginginvolvement and personal growth. With a strong commitment to student service and supportthe Division of Student Affairs includes auxiliary services and student services such as Campus Life Counseling Services Dining Services Housing and Residential Life Student ConductEducation and Support Wellness and the University Store.
Additionally OSUs iconic stateoftheart Student Union is recognized as the most comprehensive student union in the world welcoming over one million visitors annually. Beyond offering essential resources it serves as a hub for community and belonging. For generations the Union has nurtured leadership among OSU students whether through committee involvement or student employment. It has also hosted countless guests offering facilities services and amenities to meet the diverse needs of the campus community.
JOB SUMMARY
The Vice President for Student Affairs serves as the senior executive on campus responsible for nonacademic aspects of student life for undergraduate and graduate students. The VicePresident has primary responsibility for the leadership management strategic direction policydevelopment and administrative oversight of the Division as well as the programming planningand delivery of extracurricular services to the student body.
Direct reports to the Vice President include but are not limited to the Assistant Vice President(AVP) for Student Union Affairs the AVP for Campus Life and the AVP and Chief WellnessOfficer.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctorate degree from an accredited institution is required with a minimum of five 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience in student affairs and/or higher education settings.
Proven ability to collaborate broadly to promote and support student success across all colleges.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning crisis management conflict resolutionas well as a willingness to explore external partnerships that will enhance institutional efficiencies and the student experience.
Demonstrated history of promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility and the capacity to lead work and communicate effectively with staff students faculty alumni and other external agencies and institutions.
Demonstrated leadership abilities including strong and effective interpersonal skills the abilities to relate to people to manage resources and to delegate responsibilities and apportion authority.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications are encouraged from candidates who understand and model the importance of excellence in higher education. While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by Friday December 20 2024 to receive optimal consideration. Applications (letterof interest curriculum vitae and the names email addresses and telephone numbers of fivereferences) must be submitted directly to Buffkin/Baker as indicated below:
Martin M. Baker Managing Partner
Buffkin/Baker
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Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study work and living environment for its faculty staffvolunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations OSUconducts preemployment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon thesuccessful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position andcan include but is not limited to criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history sex offender registry motor vehiclehistory financial history and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by lawor contract and when in the discretion of the university it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
Oklahoma State University as an equal opportunity employer complies with all applicable federal and state lawsregarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equalopportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race religion age sex color national origin marital status sexual orientation gender identity/expression disability or veteran status with regard to employment educational programs and activities and/or admissions. For more information visit eeo.okstate.
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Employment Type
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