Vice President for Student Development

Vice President for Student Development
Edgewood College is seeking candidates for its next Vice President for Student Development (VPSD). The successful candidate will be an innovative, inclusive, and visionary leader who will bring a deep understanding of the changes in student demographics occurring in higher education, best practices in student engagement, and support and co-curricular experiences, to lead in the crafting and implementation of a highly inclusive student development approach for all students (undergraduate, graduate, online) in collaboration with academic affairs, student development personnel, and college leaders. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the President's Cabinet, the VPSD will be an active participant in advancing the College's Dominican mission of serving a community of learners who seek a world of justice and compassion.

Edgewood College is a progressive institution committed to a personalized education in Madison, Wisconsin, one of the nation's premier college towns. With opportunities to learn in and out of the classroom, Edgewood College students make meaningful connections for a rewarding career and a lifetime of learning. Edgewood College continuously strives to deliver on its promise to connect learning, beliefs, and action, all within a welcoming, close-knit community that feels like a home away from home
The selected candidate will join the Edgewood College community at an exciting time of change, opportunity, and challenge occurring across higher education. The Vice President for Student Development (VPSD)'s leadership offers a unique opportunity to shape strategy and have a meaningful impact on both the student experience and critical college outcomes.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An advanced degree (masters required, with terminal degree in higher education or related field preferred);

• Minimum of 3 years at a Director or comparable level, including supervisory experience;

• Understanding, appreciation, and enthusiasm for the College's Dominican Catholic identity and core values - truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community;

• Demonstrated leadership with diverse populations and multicultural competency. Preference given to leadership experience in creating an inclusive learning, living, and work environment

To see the complete position description, including the full leadership agenda and application requirements and instructions, please see the position profile on the Academic Search website.

Academic Search is partnering with Edgewood College for this search. Those who are considering applying are encouraged to schedule a confidential conversation with Senior Consultant, Dr. Suzanne Mellon, at Suzanne.mellon@academicsearch.org ; or you may utilize her bookings calendar to schedule a meeting.

Nominations are also welcome. Please submit nominations by sending an email to EdgewoodVPSD@academicsearch.org . Be sure to include the nominee's full name, position, institution/organization, and email address so that we contact the prospective candidate.  

Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. For full consideration, please submit materials by March 6, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Edgewood College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values - truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

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