Vice President of Student Affairs at Fortlewiscollege

Position Summary:

The Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA) serves as the senior student affairs officer and is responsible for leading the Division of Student Affairs (DSA). The VPSA is responsible for planning, leading, and collaboratively implementing strategies for student experiences, services, and support for all Fort Lewis College (FLC) students. They serve as an advocate for students, share key information with campus related to student support, and are a central collaborator between the Office of the President, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and Diversity Affairs to promote student success, well-being, and engagement. The VPSA reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the President’s Executive Team and the President’s Cabinet, serving as a trusted advisor and highly visible representative with responsibility for direct involvement with students and engagement in their campus experiences.

Job Description:

The Vice President leads the DSA and assists in the execution of the College’s strategic plan, promoting student success, engagement, and ensuring students’ basic needs are met. The VPSA serves as a collaborative, transparent, inspirational, community builder, and student-centered leader. This leader provides a strong vision to further a culture of learning, engagement, and wellness that actively promotes the academic success and personal development of FLC students.

The Vice President provides leadership, oversight, and general management of all units in the division, including:

• Student Well-Being and Basic Needs
• Housing
• Student Conduct
• Recreation Services
• Health Center
• Counseling Center
• Campus Dining
• Student Union (Bookstore, Post Office, and Event Services)
• KDUR Radio Station

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five years of higher education experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience supervising professional staff, including but not limited to performance evaluation, professional development, setting individual goals, and assessment of performance effectiveness.
• An ability to lead campus-wide initiatives and reimagine existing processes that promote student engagement
• Demonstrated previous work accomplishments that positively shape student well-being, engagement, and outcomes.
• A high level of leadership in working with the campus constituencies along with the ability to build collaborative relationships characterized by mutual respect, trust, and commitment to shared goals. Integrity, creativity, energy, and decisiveness, along with the capacity to engage and inspire others.
• Experience in providing response and assistance to students in crisis situations and proven ability to create a climate responsive to student concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor program and project budgets, as well as monthly and year-end projections.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and experience interacting with and supporting the needs of a diverse student population.
• Highly effective in all aspects of leadership management, including the ability to work collaboratively with others.

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• PhD in higher education, education leadership, or relevant area.
• Ten or more years of higher education experience in a leadership role and/or previous experience as a senior student affairs officer.
• A strong record of success in identifying and securing alternative funding through grants and other revenue sources.
• Effectiveness in setting priorities and deadlines to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Demonstrated experience in utilizing institutional data to benchmark and promote accountability that aligns with institutional mission.
• Deep understanding of the higher education landscape, including trends, challenges, and opportunities facing public, regional institutions.

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

This position reports directly to the president, serves on senior leadership team, and is responsible for delivering on outcomes that will be determined by the president.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Salary

The salary range for this position is Salary range is $153,000 to $170,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package

Application Process 
A complete application packet includes: 

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:
 The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report.  The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

 
 The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at:   www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request.   You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 [email protected]

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?    
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 [email protected]

Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email [email protected] at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

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