Vice President for Student Life
Salary: $170,000.00 - $180,000.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2015-1603955
Location: CA 94556, CA
Department: Student Life
Closing: 4/2/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Vice President is the chief administrative officer for student life. The Vice President is appointed by the President in consultation with the Provost and is a member of the President's Senior Staff.

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls approximately 3,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs across its four schools of Liberal Arts, Science, Economics and Business Administration, and the Kalmanovitz School of Education. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church across eighty countries, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers programs integrating liberal and professional education, with an aim towards development of the whole person academically, emotionally, spiritually, physically, and socially. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrant heritage as a Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the 21st century. With a richly diverse student population and a particular commitment to first generation college students, the College actively embraces and is committed to the educational benefits of diversity and equity, and works to welcome all members of the community-students and staff alike-to fully realize their potential and contribute with a spirit of inclusion and belonging. Saint Mary's is a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Responsible to the President and the Provost, the Vice President for Student Life, working in conjunction with other campus leaders across the areas of academics, advancement, athletics, communications, enrollment, facilities, human resources, and mission, will collaborate on animating Transformation 2028, the recently developed institutional strategic plan, fostering a climate of respect and creativity that facilitates the development of students and provide a seamless learning experience that integrates the curricular and co-curricular life of the College community.

The Vice President is responsible for the leadership and implementation of College-wide student services, programs, and initiatives including Housing and Residence Life, New Student & Family Programs, Student Involvement and Leadership, Student Conduct, Student Mission Programs, Intercultural Center, Public Safety, Health and Wellness Center, Joseph Aliotto Recreation Center and club and recreational sports, Counseling Center and the Center for Women and Gender Equity.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the mission of the College, which is informed, animated, and expressed through its Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, particularly the five Lasallian Core Principles: faith in the presence of God, quality education, respect for all persons, inclusive community, and commitment to the poor and social justice.

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness and ability to contribute to the Lasallian Catholic mission of the College.

Appreciation of and deep respect for the learning/teaching environment and for the students, staff and faculty who comprise it and the willingness to become a stakeholder in the Lasallian commitment to that environment.

Academic credentials appropriate to the position, at least a master's degree in higher education, student life, or a related field; preferably the doctorate or equivalent and some teaching experience; increasingly responsible supervisory experience.

Commitment to advocating for the professional development of student life personnel.

Increasingly responsible successful experience working with undergraduates in a residential setting.

Demonstrated success working within a diverse community and understanding of and competency in leading for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

Willingness to demonstrate commitment to a vibrant student life by actively supporting and participating in campus events.

Proven oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with fluency in Spanish desirable.

Demonstrated experience with budgeting, strategic planning, and assessment processes.

Knowledge of and engagement in national trends in student life, best practices, and benchmark comparisons.

Supplemental Information
For consideration applicants must provide all requested materials for this leadership position no later than 11:59pm, April 2, 2023.

Supplemental Information Application Instructions: Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu
Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to support the mission of the College

1. A resume
2. The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
3. In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, please go to the Public Safety website at http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report-0. To request a paper copy please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of occurrences.


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