A Vice President is a high-level manager at a company of organization. Often reports to the President of the company or organization, and sometimes oversees the entirety of one division, department, or sector.
We are a Catholic Ursuline University forming compassionate, critical thinkers through a holistic and deeply personaleducation The Vice President for Student Experience serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and provides strategic leadershipfor student engagement, student development, retention, persistence, graduation, career readiness, workforce preparation, and post-graduatesuccess. The Vice President champions a holistic student experience from enrollment through graduation and lifelong connection whilesupporting and advancing the mission, values, and student-centered educational philosophy of Brescia University. The Vice President fostersan environment that promotes academic excellence, service, leadership, personal growth, respect for human dignity, and communityengagement Responsibilities are, but are not limited to: As a member of the President's Cabinet serves as the principleadvisor to the President regarding student success, engagement, and student life. Champion the student journey from matriculationthrough graduation, career readiness, workforce engagement, and lifelong alumni connection in collaboration with Institutional Advancementand Alumni Relations. Provide leadership, management, strategic direction, policy development, and administrative oversight forResidence Life, Career Services, Counseling, Campus Ministry, and Student Engagement. Provide leadership that empowers and developsstaff through appropriate delegation, professional growth opportunities, accountability, and shared responsibility for divisionalsuccess. Charged with enriching students' out-of-classroom experience with co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, activities,and services that complement the mission of Brescia. Collaborate with Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, Athletics, BusinessAffairs, Institutional Advancement, and Alumni Relations to enhance student engagement, retention, career outcomes, and lifelong connectionsto Brescia University. Coordinate with Academic Affairs and members of the Retention Committee in developing strategics for earlyidentification, outreach, and support for students struggling academically. Manage divisional budgets and staff through long-termplanning that address both fiscal needs for operations and capital improvements, as well as internal goals for strengthening the divisionthrough staff optimization and program development. Develop partnerships with employers, workforce agencies, alumni, and communityorganizations to expand internship opportunities, career pathways, mentoring relationships, and post-graduate success. Collaborate withInstitutional Advancement and Alumni Relations to strengthen the transition from student to engaged alumnus/alumna. Develop careerreadiness, internship, experiential learning, and workforce partnerships. Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state,accreditation, and institutional requirements. Evaluate, review, and approve dining and security contracts. Support andadvance the mission, values, and heritage of Brescia University and demonstrate a commitment to educating the whole person throughleadership, service, academic excellence, personal development, and community engagement. Coordinate the Student Life Staffon-call/crisis response process and provide ongoing oversight and consultation for all student staff and professional staff membersresponding to campus emergencies, student hospitalizations, etc.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Master's degree in a related field Demonstrated experience supervisingstaff and managing budgets; Strong communication and collaboration skills; Demonstrated success in strategic planning,organizational leadership, and change management; Experience developing policies and ensuring compliance with federal, state, andinstitutional regulations affecting students; Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with faculty, staff,students, governing boards, alumni, and community partners. Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership, integrity, and sharedgovernance. Preference given to candidates with the following additional experience: Earneddoctorate; Experience at a small private institution Strong understanding of student development theory and student successinitiatives. Demonstrated success improving student outcomes and developing employer and community partnerships. Please submit a resume with salary requirements to HR@Brescia.edu
