Job Description: Arcadia University seeks an innovative leader to join the Campus Life team to shape how students can flourish as a living, operational commitment. Reporting to the Vice President for Campus Life & Dean of Students, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Student Flourishing, Care & Accountability will lead an integrated portfolio of high-impact and aligned student support functions, including Student Health Services, Counseling Services, Student Conduct & Accountability, and the Care Team. In addition, the AVP will work collaboratively with campus stakeholders, including Student Experience and Student Success, in establishing a student-centered approach that supports student belonging, flourishing, wellbeing, and success. The new AVP, who will serve as the Deputy Chief Conduct Officer, will bring a high level of expertise in systems and processes related to conduct, and also provide leadership of a student accountability approach which will center restorative and developmental practices to enable students to develop the skills to navigate effective decision-making, healthy relationships, and support their ability to flourish.
Location: Glenside
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Supervise and manage direct reports: Director, Counseling Services; Director, Student Health Services; and Student Assistance & Accountability Coordinator, ensuring high-quality services are delivered to students.
Work with the Vice President for Campus Life & Dean of Students, Assistant Vice President for the Student Experience, direct reports, and campus partners to develop a unified vision and approach that centers well-being, a sense of belonging, and a student''s ability to flourish.
Provide leadership and on-going assessment and evaluation of student support services.
Provide expertise and managerial oversight to a cross collaborative team of professionals (i.e., AU Care Team) designed to identify and provide support to students who may be experiencing personal, mental health, social, and or academic distress.
Work collaboratively with campus partners to manage and apply behavioral intervention and threat assessment responsibilities.
Lead the University Conduct Process including serving as a hearing officer, assigning sanctions, on-boarding, training, and oversight of the Judicial Board; serving as the Deputy Chief Conduct Officer.
Serve as Maxient manager; ensuring data governance and effective system administration.
Collaborate with Office of General Counsel and campus partners to perform annual reviews and update to the Student Handbook.
Provide oversight and facilitate campus awareness of University''s Lived Values through such events as the Knight Code of Honor initiative.
Coordinate a cross functional team to advance the University''s belonging and flourishing efforts, serving as a key partner in advancing and supporting strategies, policies, initiatives, and programs that support all students.
Provides strategic leadership and vision for an integrated student well being enterprise, setting institutional direction for service delivery models, resource allocation, and long-range planning.
Build and sustain high-performing clinical and administrative teams by establishing clear accountability structures, fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and laws.
Develop and maintain intentional collaborative relationships to promote teamwork and advance the priorities of the Division and the University''s Strategic Plan (Arcadia2030).
Serve as divisional liaison to key partners in Academic Affairs and Athletics, aligning support and resources with institutional retention efforts.
Serve as a core member of the Campus Life Leadership Team; provide counsel on matters related to the health and well-being of students and the campus community to institutional leadership.
Effectively manage resources / budget associated with your team''s work and supplement departmental resources through grants and other revenue opportunities, where possible.
Other duties as assigned.
Core Responsibilities
Foster a unifying strategic vision for student support and accountability that aligns with strategic goals.
Expand awareness of belonging, flourishing, health, and wellbeing resources, while partnering with divisional colleagues and campus stakeholders to create coordinated pathways that support student connection, engagement, and success.
Steward resources and operations strategically.
Provide inspiring and supportive leadership to a committed and high-functioning team.
Qualifications:
The minimum educational qualifications include a master''s degree in health science field, counseling, wellness, student affairs administration, higher education, or an appropriately related field. A terminal degree in a related field is preferred.
Professional Background & Experience
At least eight (8) years of relevant progressive leadership and a track record of success in management and supervision of student conduct, counseling, student health and wellness, or a closely related area(s) of higher education; including significant experience hiring, supervising, and evaluating manager/director level staff.
Deep experience working with Maxient software, or a similar system capturing student-centered information.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic objectives, motivate and develop staff, effectively manage resources, and cultivate strong collaborative relationships with multiple constituent groups.
Experience in dealing with crisis management and emergency response.
Evidence of innovation through partnerships, projects, programs, and initiatives.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential.
Experience in making data-informed decisions, as well as applying program assessment and evaluation practices toward program improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD, EdD, and or terminal degree.
Knowledge of restorative justice models and their application to student conduct, conflict resolution, and community standards.
Expertise in relevant regulations and best practices related to FERPA, Title IX, threat assessment, and higher education compliance.
Experience with managing and or providing oversight to behavioral intervention and Care teams.
Grant writing experience.
Demonstrated Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the delivery and nuances of providing student health and counseling services within a higher education setting.
Thorough understanding of student conduct practices and their role in promoting accountability, student development, and a safe campus community.
Exceptional communication, strategic planning, and ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, both inside and external to the institution.
Proven record of success and commitment to working with a globally diverse student body.
Ability to assess programs, analyze data, and drive change and innovation.
Highest personal and professional integrity.
Application Instructions:
Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based, authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the "Best in the Northeast" for 10 consecutive years. The University''s graduate programs in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Education, and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a close-knit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadia''s quality academic programs, unique approach to a liberal arts education, and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.
We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.
At Arcadia University, our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded, values-based learning community, which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such, Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, age, gender identity, military or military veteran status, disability, family medical or genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.
Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, generous tuition benefits for employees and their families, retirement benefits, health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Position Code: AC0278