Vice President for Student Development

JOB TITLE: Vice President for Student Development

DEPARTMENT: Student Development

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

HOURS WORKED: 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday, evenings and weekends as required

ROLE:

The Vice President for Student Development works under the general direction of the President of the University and is primarily responsible for the functions of student engagement, student discipline, community life (resident and commuter), crisis response, and general student welfare on campus. Currently oversees areas related to student success, including health and wellness, academic support, retention, and international student services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

Student Development

• Oversees a vibrant campus community life for both residential and commuter students.

• Supervises student discipline and crisis response (in collaboration with Campus Safety).

• Provides ongoing leadership and training for RDs and RAs to build a strong support team and healthy pipeline of student leaders.

• Oversees a robust calendar of campus activities and student engagement opportunities.

• Oversees international student services.

• Provides oversight for campus housing usage, including residence halls and rentals, throughout the year.

• Oversee and develop an engaged and growing Student Council organization.

• Collaborates with Title IX Coordinator on possible Title IX related incidents in accordance with Title IX regulations and the Student Handbook.

• Oversees student health and counseling services.

• Collaborates with Vice President for Enrollment Management on student retention and new student launch initiatives.

• Collaborates with Vice President for Spiritual Life and University Affairs on intercultural learning and engagement initiatives.

• All other duties assigned by the President.

PROFESSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Doctorate preferred.
• Experience with relevant professional organizations.
• 10 years of experience in senior leadership as an advancement professional.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Experience in Staff Professional Development.
• Strong desire to promote Christ-centered higher education through transformational leadership.
• A coachable and teachable spirit, with solution-orientation at the forefront, to deal with a variety of situations and personalities.
• Effective project manager, well organized and detail-oriented, with a proven track record of creativity and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrated high level of personal integrity and professionalism, including the ability to work with confidential information.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated maturity in the Christian faith.
• Capacity to articulate the merits of The Missionary Church to denominational constituents.
• Doctrinal alignment with University and The Missionary Church.
• Authenticity in word and deed, and the ability to build strong, enduring relationships with staff, faculty, and students.
• Strong desire to promote Christ-centered higher education through transformational leadership.
• Good working chemistry with the President, Cabinet.
• Ability and desire to pursue and develop strong interpersonal relationships.
• Capacity to inspire and motivate teamwork.

About Bethel University

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Bethel University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. In keeping with the mission of the institution, Bethel University seeks applicants with a strong commitment to the values and lifestyle of evangelical Christianity and who profess a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As a Christian institution, we require faculty and staff to adhere to the University's Lifestyle Covenant and to enforce a religiously based statement of responsibilities for all University employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Bethel University, as an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Missionary Church, reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended).