Vice President for Student Affairs

Vice President for Student Affairs Full-time, 12-month, Benefited 00009583 Internal/External Position Description The Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) reports directly to the President as the chief student affairs officer and serves as a member of the President's executive leadership team. The VPSA provides strategic leadership for the Division of Student Affairs and is responsible for advancing student success, engagement, and the overall student experience in alignment with the VCSU strategic plan. The VPSA oversees the day-to-day operations of Student Affairs including career services, counseling and mental health services, diversity services, financial aid, health services, student activities, residence life, student conduct, new student orientation, student governance, retention, and first-year experience programs, and other administrative areas that may be created or reassigned by the University President. This role is responsible for developing and implementing programs and services that support recruitment, retention, and graduation while enhancing the overall student experience. The VPSA plays a key role in aligning co-curricular experiences with the academic mission, fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus community, and supporting a high-quality student experience both inside and outside the classroom. The VPSA ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, including Title IX, Clery Act reporting, and campus safety requirements, and represents the University at the state and system level. The VPSA provides leadership for assessment, continuous improvement, and strategic initiatives within Student Affairs, supervises professional staff, and manages divisional resources to support institutional priorities. Minimum Qualifications A completed master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited university. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior-level leadership position working with post-secondary students. Preferred Qualifications A completed doctoral degree in a relevant field from an accredited university.

Student Engagement and Campus Experience:

Proven leadership in student engagement, residence life, and co-curricular programming that enhances campus experience and student satisfaction.

Student Success, Retention, and Well-Being:

Demonstrated success advancing student retention, persistence, and overall student success through data-informed strategies and initiatives.

Enrollment and First-Year Experience:

Experience designing or leading orientation, transition, and first-year experience programs that support student success and enrollment goals. Ability to collaborate effectively with Enrollment Services and Academic Affairs to support recruitment, retention, and completion.

Leadership, Culture, and Team Development:

Experience aligning divisional work with institutional priorities and leading continuous improvement efforts. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and develop high-performing teams while fostering a collaborative, student-focused culture.

Compliance, Conduct, and Risk Management:

Knowledge of student conduct processes, Title IX, Clery Act, and other compliance and risk management responsibilities.

Strategic and Institutional Leadership:

Sound judgment and the ability to navigate complex student and institutional situations with integrity and accountability. Proven ability to serve as a collaborative campus leader, build partnerships, and represent the institution effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Candidate Profile:

A leader with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills who is student-focused and learning-centered, leading with integrity, empathy, and accountability. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Compensation $120,000 - $128,000 annually and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits VCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include wellness benefits, basic life insurance, TIAA-CREF retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans. Click here for more information. Application Information Preference given to applications received by June 5, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. A criminal background check will be conducted on all hires. University and Community Recognized as a "Best College" by U.S. News for the past 26 years, VCSU offers one of the best academic values in the Midwest. VCSU was founded as a teacher's college in 1890, earning a prestigious reputation for producing some of the best educators in the area. Since then, VCSU's undergraduate offerings have continued to grow and now include a range of programs. VCSU offers more than 65 undergraduate programs in art, business, communication arts, computer systems and software engineering, education, health and physical education, language and literature, mathematics, music, science, social science, and technology education. Online Master of Education, Masters of the Arts in Teaching, and Master of Science in Business Information Systems degree programs are also available. The 55-acre campus, one of the most attractive in North Dakota, is bordered on the south by a forested hillside and on the north by the Sheyenne River. Campus architecture features a graceful blend of historic and modern buildings. The entire campus is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a Historic District. VCSU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). The university is located in the southeastern part of the state in the city from which the institution takes its name. Valley City has a population of approximately 6,500 and is located 60 miles west of Fargo on Interstate 94, making the campus easily accessible both from the east and west. Additional Information For more information, or for accommodations contact: human.resources@vcsu.edu. For North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/. This position is subject to the North Dakota Veteran's Preference procedure. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. Valley City State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer