Vice President for Student Life

Saint Josephs 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 Colleges 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 Colleges 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 Colleges 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 Josephs 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 Colleges compliance with federal regulations for Title IX by:

• Supervising the Colleges 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 Colleges Senior Leadership Team by:

• Contributing to the implementation of the Colleges 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:

• Masters 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 drivers 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 Josephs 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

About Saint Josephs College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912 Saint Josephs College is Maines only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish Maine the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus addition to its on-campus offerings Saint Josephs College provides certificates undergraduate and advanced degrees to approximately 1200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program.

Saint Josephs College of Maine seeks to attract retain and develop personnel who support itsmissionand are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives cultures and abilities of all people of good will especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the Colleges boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Josephs College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring placement and advancement without regard to a persons race (including traits associated with race including hair texture Afro hairstyles and protective hairstyles) color religion ancestry or national origin age genetic information military status sex or gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression disabilities familial status protected whistleblower activity previous assertion of workers compensation claim genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination harassment or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office ( 115A Heffernan Center).

In order to be considered for the position submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on Apply. Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: or call .