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Employer CUNY Location Staten Island, NY Closing date Dec 18, 2025
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Specialty Student Affairs Position Type Vice President Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type Other
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Vice President for Student Affairs
**POSITION DETAILS**
The Vice President for Student Affairs is a key leadership role which reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and senior management team.
The Vice President will provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for all areas within the Division of Student Affairs, fostering a student-centered environment that promotes engagement, well-being, retention, and success. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and innovative leader committed to enhancing the student experience and aligning student services with the College's strategic goals.
The Division of Student Affairs includes the following areas: Career and Professional Development Center, Child Care Center, College Association, Counseling Center; Health and Wellness Services, Office of Accessibility Services, Student Housing, Student Life, Veterans Support Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a unified strategy for student services that supports student success, retention, and satisfaction, in alignment with the College's strategic plan.
- Partner with Academic Affairs to create seamless academic and co-curricular experiences and work closely with the Chief Diversity Officer to foster an inclusive and respectful campus climate for all students through development of strong programs in support of a diverse campus.
- Expand high-impact programs that promote student development, wellness, and a sense of belonging.
- Serve as the primary liaison to student government and represent the College at CUNY-wide student services functions.
- Use data-driven approaches to evaluate and enhance student services, ensuring responsiveness to evolving student needs.
- Mentor and support directors and staff across the division, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Cultivate student leadership and civic engagement through governance and campus activities.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the President.
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
Preferred
- A doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in a relevant field;
- Significant experience in progressively responsible leadership roles in student affairs or related areas within higher education (minimum 8 years);
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans for student services that align with institutional goals;
- Ability to build rapport with students and a genuine commitment to addressing their needs and concerns;
- Strong integrity and commitment to ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability
Vice President
**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**
$200,000 - $225,000
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
**HOW TO APPLY**
To apply, please visit http://cuny.jobs/ and enter the Job ID# in the "What" section field. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references (Professional or Personal) as one file.
**CLOSING DATE**
January 11, 2026
**JOB SEARCH CATEGORY**
CUNY Job Posting: Executive
**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
31542
Location
College of Staten Island
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Salary : $200,000 - $225,000