Vice President for Student Success and Dean of the College

Position: Vice President for Student Success and Dean of the College

Location: Lincoln University, PA

Job Id: 1198

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Vice President for Student Success and Dean of the College
Classification: Executive
Division: Student Success
Department: Student Success
Reports to: University President
FLSA: Salaried, Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Vice President for Student Success and Dean of the College provides visionary executive-level leadership and strategic advice to the President and the university community, including faculty, staff, and students, on all aspects of academic support, co-curricular experiences, and student life and development. This role involves developing policies and procedures to ensure that university admission efforts and goals align with strategic planning initiatives. The Vice President will assist in implementing a collaborative retention management plan that fosters a campus environment conducive to the holistic development of the student body. Additionally, this position provides leadership and administrative direction to a comprehensive student life program that complements and supports the academic mission of the University while enhancing the quality of student life.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide leadership, management, and direct supervision for the University's Student Success Division, which includes Enrollment Management, Class Deans, Academic Support, Experiential Learning, Student Wellbeing and Clinical Operations, and Student Life and Development.
• Collaborate strategically with the Provost and Dean of the Faculty, as well as the Vice President of Operations for the School of Adult & Continuing Education (SACE) at University City.
• Partner with the Department of Public Safety to ensure the safety and well-being of students, fostering a supportive campus environment that promotes student success, engagement, and retention through proactive safety initiatives and crisis response strategies.
• Actively serve on the President's Cabinet.
• Develop budgets and monitor expenditures for the Division of Student Success, coordinating with the Office of the Vice President for Fiscal Affairs.
• Ensure that strategic objectives related to retention are met effectively.
• Oversee the delivery of efficient support services for the student body.
• Develop and implement policies for Student Success and coordinate all required reports (state, federal, etc.) accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain an effective organizational structure and conduct yearly staff evaluations.
• Collaborate with all university student-centered functions and service units to enhance service delivery.
• Maintain an open-door policy, actively listening to and responding to student needs expressed by individuals and groups.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement academic support programs and budgets.
• Provide leadership to professional staff, administering, recommending, and evaluating academic policies related to various functional offices reporting to this position.
• Respond to appeals and petitions related to university policies, tuition, and fees.
• Recommend retention strategies and facilitate collaborative marketing, outreach, and recruitment efforts between the Office of Academic Affairs and the university community.
• Oversee the planning and development of co-curricular experiences for students, focusing on the quality of the out-of-class learning environment and its impact on student development, satisfaction, and retention.
• Oversee all aspects of enrollment management, including admissions, financial aid, and registration.
• Represent the university to external agencies as required or delegated by the President.
• Maintain a sound financial aid program that meets academic and fiscal requirements.
• Perform all other relevant duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

An earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A strategic and critical thinker with a proven ability to develop innovative solutions.
• An inclusive approach to problem-solving and student engagement, fostering a supportive environment for all students.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build trust and operate with transparency among constituents.
• Strong organizational and management skills, with the capacity to lead and inspire diverse teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies that enhance student success and engagement.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS:

Provides leadership, direction, and supervision to the following departments; Dean of Students, Office of Career Development, Student Wellbeing and Clinical Operations (which includes Health Services, the Counseling Center, and the Centers for Inclusion and Belonging), Campus/Residence Life, Spiritual Life, Legacy, and Community Outreach, Student Services, Student Activities, and Student Government Association.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including evening and weekend work. Travel for administrative and legislative work is expected as well as visits to satellite locations. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions: protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Priority Consideration: Applications and resumes submitted by January 1, 2025 will receive priority consideration. However, the position will remain open until filled.