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Vice President for Student Engagement

Employer
North Park University
Location
60625, Chicago

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Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Reports to:     The University President       

Position Summary/Purpose:

Serve as the designated Chief Student Development Officer providing vision, executive-level leadership, strategic planning, oversight, and coordination of all student development departments including programming, policy development, support and empowerment to a dynamic, productive and accountable team which include the following four pillar areas:

  • Christian Life (University Ministries includes the faith development of students, campus chapel and outreach)  
  • Diversity and Intercultural Life (including International and Global Education)
  • Student Life (residence life, health and counseling support services, student enrichment services and support, student activities, student care, parent and family relations, and student engagement and wellness)
  • Student Success (advising, disability services, first year experience, career development and internships)

The vice president is responsible for the primary aspects of co-curricular learning for traditional age undergraduates, and adult undergraduates, encompassing both residential and commuter students. The vice president is a member of the university’s senior administrative leadership team and leads efforts across divisions to promote the retention of students, meeting or exceeding goals for retention at all levels.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • This position works directly with the President in support of student distinctives, expressed through productive leadership and direction in the following areas of North Park’s identity in the student experience:  Christian, City-centered and Intercultural student life on campus. The work of these pillars is summarized in these four areas:
  • fostering positive student development within a Christian community;
  • assuring that the university attempts to meet students’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs;
  • leading various efforts across departments and divisions in both setting and realizing goals for student retention by a variety of means;
  • maintaining student discipline through the development and implementation of clear, reasonable, and just disciplinary policies and procedures;
  • fostering a positive and enriching campus community for a diverse intercultural student population.
  • This role will be filled by a dynamic individual with proven leadership skills to guide campus efforts to provide students with a transformative, inclusive and supportive living and learning experience.
  • Lead a collaborative vision and planning effort to define clear direction and strategic goals for the division.
  • Experienced higher education administrator with vision, energy, and interpersonal and leadership skills able to engage the University in achieving ambitious goals. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
  • Experience in creating, implementing and evaluating successful student development and support initiatives that promote student engagement and learning for all student populations.
  • Understanding of equity, access and inclusion concepts, issues, and best practices in higher education;
  • Executive-level leadership, strategic planning, oversight and coordination of all student development departments including programming, policy development, personnel, student experience, student veterans, ombudsman services, International student services, residential life.
  • Leadership and guidance in implementing innovative, student-centered approaches to student success in curricular and co-curricular experiences. E.g. multicultural activities, student activities and events, student clubs and organizations, first-year experience and transition programming, student conduct, counseling, and retention-focused activities.
  • Cultivate an integrated student life experience that contributes to the recruitment and retention of students by creating a welcoming, student centered, diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Work collaboratively with the offices of: Enrollment and Marketing, Provost, Administration and Finance on matters related to student recruitment, persistence and retention.
  • Display exemplary leadership skills with demonstrated ability to communicate well, build consensus and collaborate, solve problems, manage complex systems, and make decisions in a team environment
  • Provide the general leadership and vision for a collaborative team of professionals and paraprofessionals through the hiring, training and direct supervision of key administrators.
  • Work closely with the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources as it relates to hiring, employee relations, personnel policies and protocols and accountability within those protocols.
  • Work closely with the President, Board of Trustees, and other senior leaders to provide appropriate support on student engagement and retention matters.
  • Oversee a healthy annual budget, provide a culture of accountability and closely supervise budget managers to direct and monitor spending within the established University policies.

Essential Qualifications:      

  • Committed to and an articulate supporter of the university’s mission, identity, and Christian faith commitment.
  • Desire to and proven ability to meet, relate to and work with a diverse student population
  • Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred
  • Minimum of ten years of higher education administrative experience
  • Successful evidence of campus leadership capacity
  • Experience in leadership roles demonstrating progressively responsible management and supervisory experience in the areas mentioned above.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and a broad range of trends and best practices nationally in student development programs and services.

Effective date:         2019

NOTE:  Nothing in this job description restricts the supervisor’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time

Organization

Working at North Park University 

Located on the North side of Chicago, North Park University is a comprehensive and Christian liberal arts university that serves nearly 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students from around the country and the world. Within a diverse, close-knit, urban community, North Park offers more than 40 undergraduate majors8 bachelor’s degree-completion majors19 master’s degrees, and more than 30 graduate-level certificate programs for continuing professional education. By integrating faith with learning—as it has done since its founding in 1891—North Park University continues to focus on the important task of preparing students for lives of significance and service.

North Park has consistently ranked in the top tier of Midwest regional universities, according to U.S. News & World Report, and has been ranked among the top 50 Christian colleges and Universities by collegechoice.net. We consistently produce Fulbright award-winning students and faculty. Institutional accreditation at North Park University is provided by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Our campus is a blend of urban life, open spaces, and modern academic resources. Situated in the North Park and Albany Park neighborhoods of the city, the University makes its home in one of the most ethnically diverse communities of the country. Through engaging our neighborhood and city, we enrich our campus life and build important connections to the diverse people of Chicago whose roots extend around the globe.

As an employer, North Park offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including tuition benefits for employees and their spouses/dependents. The University welcomes faculty and staff professing the Christian faith, from a wide range of traditions, and is committed to building a diverse, collegial, and supportive academic atmosphere.

More facts about North Park University in Chicago:

  • 6 schools offering professional graduate programs: 19 master's degrees and 35 graduate-level certificate programs
  • 116 full-time faculty; 85% with terminal degrees
  • More than 750 total faculty and staff members (Full and part-time)
  • 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Company info
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Telephone
773-244-5275
Location
3225 W Foster Ave
Chicago
IL
60625
US

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