College Vice President jobs in Eugene, OR

Department: Office of the President
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-EXEC-Fiscal Year 2023-2024
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

March 28, 2024; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

The Search Committee invites nominations, applications (a letter of interest, full curriculum vitae or resume, and the names and contact information of five or more references) or expressions of interest to be forwarded to the search firm assisting the University of Oregon (electronic submissions preferred). Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is preferred that all nominations and applications are submitted to the search firm by March 28, 2024.

See full application details at the Spelman and Johnson website: https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/vice-president-for-student-life/

Department Summary

The Division of Student Life supports the university's academic mission through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four departments and six cross-divisional functional areas. Departments within the Division of Student Life include the Office of the Dean of Students, the Erb Memorial Union, the Department of Physical Education and Recreation, and the University Career Center. Functional areas include assessment and research, human resources, major student events, financial services, parent and family programs, and student government engagement and success.

Within these departments and functional units, the Division of Student Life provides many essential programs and services for students, including career preparation guidance and student employment opportunities; student activities; student organization and leadership opportunities, including student government, service learning, and fraternities and sororities; student conduct and community standards; diversity education and support; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender education and support; conflict resolution services; parent and family programs; nontraditional and veteran student services; substance abuse and sexual violence prevention and support programs; and student recreational and healthy campus programs and services.

Position Summary

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree.
• 7 years of experience with demonstrated leadership experience.
• 5 years of experience with budgeting, financial controls, and fiscal accountability.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices specific to the division’s work: holistic student wellbeing, career preparation, student engagement, student conduct and support services.
• Ability to interact with political and social structures internal and external to a complex institution, and to mobilize a diverse constituency around a common cause.
• Commitment to serving as a mentor and advocate for students.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current national trends, models, and best practices in college student development and success.
• Proven ability to relate effectively and engage with a wide variety of people (students, faculty, administrators, and staff) from diverse backgrounds, .
• Proven ability to develop and articulate a vision that brings diverse people/programs together.
• Commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to education.
• A strong public presence, evidenced by strong communication skills and the confidence and competence needed to communicate difficult decisions and manage crises.
• A management style that is inclusive, fosters respect, and empowers others to succeed.
• A history of decisive and innovative leadership, including managing human, financial, and physical resources oriented toward successfully carrying out organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree
• Experience in student affairs division at a major university.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

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