Vice President, Student Affairs

League for Innovation in the Community College

Chandler, AZ

Salary Low
175000
Salary High
185000
Category
Senior Administrator
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) opened in 1963 as Ohio's first community college and remains Ohio's oldest and largest public community college. We provide high quality, affordable education and programs to more than 900,000 members of our community at four campuses and supporting locations in Northeast Ohio. Tri-C is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce.
Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Student Experience (EVP, SE), the Vice President, Student Affairs’(VP) primary responsibility is overseeing the College-wide student affairs, student services and student engagement strategies to improve the student experience. The VP is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to ensure seamless transition for students as they move through their student journey. Works closely with the Campus Presidents and academic and student experience senior leadership team to execute strategic planning, program development, and operational management that promotes student engagement and strengthens the student journey.
Essential Functions
Collaborates with the campus, academic and student experience senior leadership teams to develop and implement College-wide policies, strategies and programs that promote student engagement and strengthen the student journey
Partners with school and student affairs deans to create co-curricular experiences for students to improve connectivity and student success through peer academies and student mentorship programs
Collaborates with school deans, faculty, and staff to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment that fosters student growth and learning, both inside and outside the classroom, to include co-curricular experiences, service-learning, and academic enrichment opportunities
Works in collaboration with the Vice President, Enrollment Management and Vice President, Academic and Faculty Affairs to lead College-wide retention strategies and supports the work of the College and campus retention teams
Identifies and addresses gaps in the student journey and implements structured “just-in-time” support for students, utilizing technology tools, creating consistent and intentional engagement, and improving retention
Works in collaboration with the Vice President, Enrollment Management to develop and implement a part-time student retention strategy to improve retention and completion for part-time students
Works in collaboration with academic affairs and faculty to develop a strategy to improve engagement and retention of online students
In partnership with the campus presidents, provides College-wide leadership and budget support for student affairs departments to include Student Accessibility Services, The Frances M. Franklin Academic Alliance, The Al Lopez Academic Alliance, Student Life and TRIO
Provides direct management, College-wide oversight, and budget management for related student support programs including “Say Yes” for Education, Veterans, and Athletics
Ensures compliance with all relevant laws and state regulations related to student affairs and student services
Collaborates with the Vice President, Faculty Affairs, deans for academic success, and assistant deans of counseling to improve connectivity and support between the counseling faculty and school students regarding academic advising and holistic mental health support
Partners with senior leaders in Workforce Innovation to expand student services operations and support to workforce students
Leverages student affinity groups to develop and implement a case management strategy for students that can be modeled and scaled across affinity groups and among academic schools
Provides oversight and guidance on special projects and grants such as Kindland, Planning and Career Exploration (PACE), peer influencers to support mental health, President’s Society and others
Remains up to date on the latest education research, trends, and best practices through organizations such as the Ohio Association of Community Colleges, the League for Innovation, NASPA, AACC, etc.
Required Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
Master’s degree in education or related field (Significant related experience may substitute for education)
Minimum of eight years of executive leadership experience planning, managing, and administering a large-scale business division’s scope of operations and employees; preferably in higher education
Demonstrated senior leadership experience in student affairs, student development or related area preferred
Demonstrated executive experience planning, assigning, scheduling, supervising, and ensuring the quality of the work of others
Demonstrated experience forecasting, planning, maintaining, preparing, and monitoring a business area’s budget
Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have significant, broad implications on the management and operations of a division (or equivalent business area)
Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem-solving methods in adaptive situations
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, And ABILITIES
Possess comprehensive knowledge of educational leadership theories, concepts, and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
Ability to independently set goals and determine best course of action to achieve desired results
Ability to think strategically
Ability to effectively implement new ideas and establish processes which are replicable, consistent and sustainable
Ability to shift energy and focus as the priorities may dictate
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing work environment requiring flexibility and teamwork
Demonstrated ability to manage relationships, create opportunities and solve problems
Possess strong organizational, time-management skills, and is results-oriented
Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail
Demonstrated advanced project management skills
Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access (or equivalent programs)
Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity
Ability to collaborate, persuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects
Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects
Ability to facilitate top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issues
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and quality
Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of the community
Target Starting Salary Range: $175,000 to $185,000
The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s). 
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Contact Email
[email protected]

Posted 2025-09-24

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