Associate Vice President - Student Affairs

Job Responsibilities Provides vision, strategic direction, and operational leadership for Student Affairs, ensuring alignment across Spiritual Life, Athletics, Community & Belonging, and Student Life. Develops and implements shared student experience priorities, structures, and communication practices that strengthen coordination across units. Establishes annual strategic goals, success metrics, and assessment practices for Student Affairs; uses data and feedback to drive continuous improvement. Serves as a visible, engaged campus leader who builds relationships with students and advances a thriving campus community consistent with Principia’s mission. Hires, manages, coaches, and evaluates senior leaders within Student Affairs; supports professional development, succession planning, and performance accountability. Ensures delivery of effective, student-centered programs and services that support wholeness, spiritual growth, leadership development, belonging, and engagement. Provides oversight and accountability for mandatory reporting policies and procedures; ensures consistent training and execution across Student Affairs. Maintains appropriate documentation, reporting, and records management practices for sensitive student matters. Requirements Student of Christian Science; member of Christian Science Church and/or Organization, and completed Christian Science class instruction. If not currently a class‑taught member of a Christian Science church, both required within one year of start date. Master's degree; advanced degree preferred. 15+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in student affairs, higher education administration, or equivalent experience, including oversight of budgets, personnel, and multiple functional areas. Demonstrated success working with diverse young people, including support for personal growth, well‑being, and community standards. Knowledge of higher education governance and structure, mandatory reporting requirements and protocols, physical and mental health considerations, and student privacy issues preferred. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across divisions (academic, athletics, student life, and administrative functions). Computer literate; working knowledge of Microsoft systems, learning management systems, and customer relations software tools. International experience preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor