Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students

Talladega College • Talladega, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Talladega College, founded in 1867, is Alabama’s first private Historically Black College and University (HBCU). It is recognized for its rich history, commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and transformative educational experiences. The college is dedicated to preparing students to become critical thinkers, effective communicators, and engaged global citizens. 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.

The Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students will provide oversight for student support programs aimed at enhancing students’ emotional, social, and personal development. This role involves developing strategies to engage parents, families, and support networks as partners in student success, and promoting a campus environment where students feel supported, connected, valued, and empowered to achieve their educational goals. The position also includes executive oversight for Residence Life and Housing, fostering residential communities that promote safety, engagement, learning, belonging, leadership development, and student satisfaction. Additionally, the role leads Student Affairs and Enrollment Management assessment, planning, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. The Vice President will direct and manage divisional budgets, recruit, supervise, mentor, develop, and evaluate divisional personnel, and foster a culture of accountability, customer service, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role also involves developing partnerships with external stakeholders and representing the College at various functions, while upholding the mission, values, traditions, and legacy of Talladega College and the broader HBCU experience.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive