Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students

Job Description

Job Description

Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
Talladega College
Talladega, Alabama

About Talladega College
Founded in 1867, Talladega College is Alabama’s first private Historically Black College and University and is recognized for its rich history, commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and transformative educational experiences. Guided by its mission of preparing students to become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and engaged global citizens, Talladega College continues to build upon its distinguished legacy while reimagining liberal arts education for the 21st century.
Talladega College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse educational and work environment that values inclusion, excellence, integrity, respect, and student success.

• Provide oversight for student support programs designed to enhance students’ emotional, social, and personal development.
• Develop strategies that engage parents, families, and support networks as partners in student success.
• Promote a campus environment where students feel supported, connected, valued, and empowered to achieve their educational goals.

Residence Life and Housing

• Provide executive oversight for Residence Life and Housing operations.
• Foster residential communities that promote safety, engagement, learning, belonging, leadership development, and student satisfaction.
• Ensure effective policies, procedures, staffing, and programming that support student success in a residential environment.

Assessment, Compliance, and Accreditation

• Lead Student Affairs and Enrollment Management assessment, planning, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Establish measurable outcomes and performance indicators for all areas within the division.
• Support institutional accreditation efforts, including SACSCOC compliance, reporting, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations, including FERPA, the Clery Act, ADA, Title IX, and related requirements.

Budget and Personnel Management

• Direct and manage divisional budgets in alignment with institutional priorities and responsible fiscal stewardship.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, develop, and evaluate divisional personnel.
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support professional development and succession planning initiatives throughout the division.

Institutional and External Relations

• Develop partnerships with schools, community organizations, employers, alumni, churches, and other stakeholders to expand enrollment opportunities and enhance student success.
• Represent the College at professional meetings, conferences, community events, and enrollment-related functions.
• Promote and uphold the mission, values, traditions, and legacy of Talladega College and the broader HBCU experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Direct Reports
The Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management/Dean of Students directly supervise:

• Director of Admissions
• Director of Financial Aid
• Director of Housing and Residence Life
• Director of Counseling Services
• College Nurse
• Director of Student Leadership and Engagement
• Administrative Assistant to the Vice President

Additional reporting relationships may be assigned by the President as institutional needs evolve. Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs Administration, Enrollment Management, Educational Leadership, Counseling, Psychology, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, including supervision of personnel and budget management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated record of measurable success in improving enrollment, retention, persistence, engagement, and graduation outcomes through strategic initiatives and student success interventions.
• Experience in enrollment management, admissions, financial aid, student affairs, student success, or closely related areas.
• Experience in strategic planning, assessment, institutional effectiveness, and data-informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse constituencies.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership, accountability, student advocacy, and professional excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., J.D., or equivalent terminal degree) from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience working at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or demonstrated commitment to the mission and educational value of HBCUs.
• Experience leading enrollment growth initiatives, admissions operations, financial aid strategy, retention programs, and student success initiatives.
• Experience overseeing residence life, student conduct, counseling services, student engagement, leadership development, and campus programming.
• Experience collaborating with or overseeing campus police or public safety operations.
• Experience with crisis response, behavioral intervention teams, threat assessment, and emergency management processes.
• Experience supporting accreditation processes and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• Teaching, faculty, or academic administrative experience in higher education.

Performance Expectations
The Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will be expected to:

• Demonstrate measurable progress toward institutional enrollment, retention, persistence, graduation, and student success goals.
• Increase student engagement, leadership development, and campus involvement.
• Strengthen student satisfaction and the residential student experience.
• Support enrollment growth through innovative recruitment and financial aid strategies.
• Improve student retention and graduation outcomes through data-informed interventions and support programs.
• Promote a safe, secure, and welcoming campus environment.
• Strengthen assessment, planning, and continuous improvement practices throughout the division.
• Contribute meaningfully to institutional accreditation, compliance, and strategic planning efforts.
• Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, belonging, and student-centered service.

Application Materials
Applicants must submit:

1. Talladega College Employment Application
2. Letter of Interest addressing qualifications, leadership philosophy, and demonstrated success in advancing enrollment, retention, and student success outcomes
3. Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts from all degree-granting institutions
5. Contact information for three professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

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