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Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA)
Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA)InsideHigherEd • Lake City, Georgia, United States
Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA)

Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA)

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Job Title : Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA)

Location : Clayton State University

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 290588

About Us

Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development.

The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses.

Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

Job Summary

The Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) is the chief student affairs officer and reports directly to the President of Clayton State University and is a member of the President's Cabinet. The VPSA provides leadership and vision in administering a comprehensive range of programs and services related to campus programming and planning; assists in creating a campus culture that promotes the academic achievement and personal development of all students; assists with crisis response and institutional initiatives; advocates on behalf of students; and fosters collaborative relationships among students, faculty, and staff. The Vice President for Student Affairs must be a leader in social mobility for the students at Clayton State University.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership on major policy decisions and University initiatives.

  • Provides a vision and strategic direction for the student affairs division, aligning its programs with the university's overall goals.
  • Provide leadership on major policy decisions and initiatives affecting students and student-related matters.
  • Improve student engagement through technology and virtual platforms.
  • Improve student retention and graduation through data-informed collaborations / strategies.
  • Foster a positive campus culture that values student success and well-being.

Annual Social Mobility Summit .

  • In Collaboration with the University President, provide leadership for and oversight of the Annual Social Mobility Summit.

    • Oversee the development and implementation of the Division¿s strategic plan .

  • Oversee the development and implementation of the student affairs division strategic plan, ensuring congruence with the University Strategic Plan.
  • Serve as a lead / champion for the University Wellbeing component of the University Strategic Plan.
  • Drive student retention and progression while positioning Clayton State to be the #1 institution for Social Mobility in the State of Georgia.

    • Supervises the major departments within Student Affairs .

  • Responsible for managing the overall budget, accounting, and financial reporting of the Student Affairs Division and managing assigned institutional resources and assets.
  • Supervises the major departments within Student Affairs : Laker Life; Campus Information and Visitor Services, Care Center, Career and Professional Development; Community Belonging and Veterans Center; Community Standards; Dean of Students; Disability Services; Health and Wellness Center; Residence Life; Recreation and Wellness; Student Activities Center; and Student Care and Support.
  • Oversee the supervision of the Student Government Association, Greek organizations, and other student organizations.
  • Ensures compliance with USG and university policies and state and federal laws regarding Student Affairs.
  • Develops appropriate metrics and tracking mechanisms to measure overall division effectiveness and the effectiveness of individual programs.

    • Collaborates with all campus divisions .

  • Collaborates with all campus divisions and internal constituents to ensure the promotion of an environment that is supportive of student learning.
  • Support and enhance the University's efforts regarding social mobility.
  • Additionally, the Vice President for Student Affairs will work closely with Business and Operations to support a successful Residential Life and Housing Operations program.

    • Create partnerships .

  • Create partnerships to align the University with internal and external stakeholders and the community to support the student experience.

    • Other duties as assigned by the President of the University .

  • Other duties as assigned by the President of the University.

    • Required Qualifications

    Educational Requirements

  • Master¿s degree required; Doctorate preferred.

    • Required Experience

  • Minimum of seven years of senior-level experience in higher education.

    • Preferred Qualifications

    Preferred Educational Qualifications

  • Doctorate preferred.

    • Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

    KNOWLEDGE

  • Extensive knowledge of higher education and its current trends.
  • Extensive knowledge of the student affairs profession.
  • General knowledge of student development theory.

    • ABILITIES

  • Must be able to interact with various constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, parents, community leaders, and Board of Regents staff.
  • Leadership and performance management of staff
  • Management of a complex state, student activity, and foundation budget
  • Ability to make important decisions with limited information.
  • Ability to conduct meetings, presentations, and workshops relating to various student affairs issues.
  • Ability to interact effectively with internal employees and external agencies.

    • SKILLS

  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    • USG Core Values

    The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

    Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

    Institutional Values

    Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https : / / www.clayton.edu / strategic-plan / mission-vision-values and https : / / www.clayton.edu / human-resources / current-employees / resources-policies

    Conditions of Employment

    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance.

    Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at (678) 466-5445.

    Other Information

  • This position will be required to drive.
  • This role is considered a position of trust.
  • This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
  • This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

    • Clery Disclosure

    This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act.

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