Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

The University of Hawai`i at Hilo (UH Hilo) invites applications and nominations for the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

The Vice Chancellor serves as senior advisor to the Chancellor and executive management team on those policies and practices that best promote student recruitment, retention and graduation, as well as improve access, excellence and diversity throughout the educational experience. They also provide consultation about higher education legal and policy issues as they relate to students, student affairs and enrollment management. Further, the Vice Chancellor performs cross-functional duties in cooperation and collaboration with other vice chancellors.

The Vice Chancellor is further charged with providing executive leadership and accountability for the appropriate administration, development, assessment, and continual improvement of student activities, programs and services which meet and support the University's missions and strategic plan. The Vice Chancellor provides overall supervision, leadership and oversight for the following functional areas: Enrollment Services, Student Support and Campus Life, Leadership Development, Student Exchange, Career Services, Housing and Residential Life, and Health & Wellness.

Demonstrating at all times a commitment to institutional success, the Vice Chancellor must exhibit political acumen, integrity, intercultural competence, and tact in all communications and collaborations with a broad array of internal constituencies (including students faculty, staff, and other administrative colleagues) and external constituencies (local businesses, community-based organizations, legislative representatives, governmental officers and agencies, donors and development prospects). Finally, the Vice Chancellor serves as the student advocate within the University community, and works closely with the UH Hilo Student Association, chartered student organizations, and registered independent student organizations to ensure that student perspectives, experiences and needs inform the administrative decision-making process.

For a complete description, application instructions and to submit an application, please visit and search for #0089134 or Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs. Please be sure to review the full job posting before applying. Failure to submit all required documents shall deem an application to be incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Deadline: Continuous recruitment, review of candidates will begin on or about June 5, 2026 and will continue until position is filled.