Vice Chancellor for Student Life

Posting Description

VICE CHANCELLOR FOR STUDENT LIFE (Full-time) Division of Student Life serves as the senior leader responsible for shaping the student experience outside the classroom and advancing a holistic whole student vision of student development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT); oversees a broad portfolio of student-facing programs and services including residential life dining student organizations wellness and support services athletics and recreation and shared campus spaces; articulates and executes a forward-looking vision for student life that aligns with MITs mission and evolving student needs; modernizes key auxiliary services such as housing and dining; strengthens student support and integration; fosters inclusive supportive campus communities grounded in well-being and belonging; and ensures co-curricular programs contribute meaningfully to students intellectual social and personal development.
Reporting to the Chancellor works closely with senior leadership faculty staff students and alumni in a highly collaborative and shared governance environment; oversees crisis management student safety and emergency preparedness; ensures coordinated compassionate and effective responses to student needs; manages complex operational units and financial resources; strengthens fiscal sustainability across dining residential and other auxiliary enterprises; partners with advancement to align philanthropic investment with student priorities; and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders including Heads of House and student leaders to ensure alignment and effectiveness across the Division of Student Life.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Bachelors degree; significant senior leadership experience in student affairs higher education administration or a related field; demonstrated success developing and executing strategic vision in complex organizations; experience managing large-scale operations budgets and auxiliary services such as housing and dining; ability to lead collaboratively within a shared governance environment; strong crisis management experience and commitment to student well-being; demonstrated ability to build inclusive communities and support diverse student populations; financial acumen; and excellent written and verbal communication skills. PREFERRED: Advanced degree; experience in a research-intensive university environment; demonstrated success integrating academic and co-curricular experiences; experience working with undergraduate and graduate students; familiarity with emerging trends in student development and higher education; and experience engaging in fundraising or advancement activities.

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4/9/2026