Vice President for Student Affairs

Franklin Pierce University • Rindge, NH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is seeking a Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) to lead and manage support of 900 undergraduate residential students at the main campus in Rindge, many of whom are student-athletes, and over 600 graduate students at our Academic Centers in Texas, Arizona, and two locations in New Hampshire. As a member of the President’s Council, and reporting to the President, the VPSA is responsible for management of all student life-related elements, as well as development of a vision and plan for student services programming that aids in growth and development of students, initiatives to support student retention, policy development, compliance with Title IX, and budget development and management. Key divisions within Student Affairs include Student Health & Wellness, Conduct, Student Housing and Residential Life, Multicultural Program and Services, Counseling Services, and Campus Safety. The VPSA will build and maintain collaborative working relationships with all divisions at FPU as well as with the local community. The VPSA will intentionally promote a campus climate that supports mutual respect, inclusivity, and high academic, personal, and social standards.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Appropriate years of experience in student affairs administration is desired.
• Evidence of currency in student affairs issues, preferably at a four-year, residential college/university.
• Some travel locally for University purposes is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master's or doctorate/terminal degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education Leadership or a similar discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage support of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Management of all student life-related elements.
• Development of a vision and plan for student services programming that aids in growth and development of students.
• Initiatives to support student retention.
• Policy development.
• Compliance with Title IX.
• Budget development and management.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with all divisions at FPU as well as with the local community.
• Intentionally promote a campus climate that supports mutual respect, inclusivity, and high academic, personal, and social standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Educational benefits (for employee and qualifying dependents)
• Pet insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Travel discounts
• 160 hours of paid time off (PTO)
• Additional paid sick time
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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