Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Looking for Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Full Time

­­­Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
announces its national search for an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA).

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 public
regional universities and by Washington Monthly as among the top 40 out of 673 private and public master’s universities nationally.
SIUE provides students with a high-quality, affordable education and prepares them for successful careers and lives of purpose to shape a
changing world.

A metropolitan university, SIUE serves a diverse student body of more than 12,500. The University has enjoyed several
years of record enrollment and increasing retention and is nearing completion of a $300 million infrastructure and building program. The
Edwardsville campus encompasses 2,660 acres of woods and rolling hills in the scenic beauty of southwestern Illinois. The University has a
center in East St. Louis, including a charter high school; a nursing clinic and a School of Pharmacy; and a School of Dental Medicine in
Alton. SIUE competes at the NCAA Division I level in the Ohio Valley Conference and the Southern Conference (wrestling). SIUE’s safety
record has yielded a “Top 50 Safest College Towns in America” designation for the city of Edwardsville.

SIUE received the
2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused
publication in higher education. SIUE

joins a select group of 11 institutions that have earned the distinction for at least nine
consecutive years. SIUE is one of 62 university campuses in the world and the only public institution in Illinois to be part of the
Sustained Dialogue Campus Network (SDCN), which helps University faculty, staff and students address issues of race, ethnicity, class,
gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability status and other topics that often are not effectively discussed in diverse groups. The
non-profit group Campus Pride ranked SIUE in the top 100 among the 2021 Most Affordable LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities.
SIUE’s LGBTQ-Friendly Campus Climate index and Sexual Orientation scores are 4.5 out of 5 stars. SIUE’s Gender Identity/Expression
score is 4 out of 5 stars. SIUE is also nationally recognized as a 2022-23 Military Friendly® School and among the Military Times Best
for Vets: Colleges.

The University’s new VCSA will partner with the Chancellor to shape the future for a strong and valued Student
Affairs program. In support of the vision and mission of the University, the VCSA will lead a team to work effectively with students, both
individually and by supporting student government, student organizations and clubs.

The successful candidate will be a talented and
visionary individual who can work to develop innovative strategies in collaboration with academic and administrative departments to support
and enhance student success. A master’s degree from an accredited institution is required, with a doctoral degree preferred. Also
required is a minimum of 7-10 years of relevant and progressive senior-level administrative and leadership experience in higher
education.

Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs is a key leadership position responsible for
providing strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of student affairs at the university. This role focuses on enhancing the overall
student experience, fostering a supportive and inclusive campus community, and promoting student success and well-being. The Vice Chancellor
for Student Affairs works collaboratively with various stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, and external partners, to develop
and implement programs, services, and policies that meet the diverse needs of the student population.

SIUE Student Affairs is a
comprehensive division of the University. The division strives to provide broad-based administrative services, academic support and a
vibrant campus life experience. The VCSA is responsible for a broad array of programs, services, and activities that promote student
success, as well as the academic, personal, and social growth and development of all undergraduate, graduate and professional students.

The VCSA provides leadership for a variety of student support departments. The Student Affairs division is responsible for the
traditional auxiliary units of a college campus, including University Housing, Dining Services, University Center (containing the bookstore
and a textbook rental program), and Campus Recreation. Areas of responsibility for the student development support departments includes:
Dean of Students Office; Health Service; Counseling Services; Kimmel Student Involvement Center; an Early Childhood Center (an accredited
daycare facility for children ages 2-5); and Career Development Center. 

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future for
a strong and valued Student Affairs program at a nationally recognized institution. With a dedicated staff and a vibrant campus life, SIUE
enrolls a diverse population of residential and commuter students, as well as graduate and professional students. In support of the vision
and mission of the University, the VCSA leads a team to work effectively with students, both individually and by supporting student
government, student organizations and clubs. This position requires a talented and visionary individual who will work to develop innovative
strategies in collaboration with academic and administrative departments to support and enhance student success.

Key
Responsibilities for the VSCA Include:

• Strategic Planning and Leadership
• Student Development and Support
• Campus Life and Community Engagement
• Student Conduct and Welfare
• Collaboration and External Relations

Key Traits and Attributes Include:

• A self-starter with a “builder” mentality, bringing a
  diverse strategy that encompasses inventive student success models.
• Strategic, forward thinking, innovative, and a future-oriented
  mindset. A visionary, but realistic.
• A transparent leader.
• Accountable.
• Open communication style with excellent
  interpersonal communication skills. Approachable, engaging, and responsive.
• An energetic, well-grounded, service-oriented
  personality.
• A unifier. Able to influence and inspire others and get others excited.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Empathetic.
• Student centered with a deep passion for student success and the student experience.
• A highly visible and
  accessible approach to leadership.
• An appreciation for serving the educational needs of an economically and demographically diverse
  population.
• An appreciation for educational equity.
• An anti-biased educational approach.
• Ability to create an
  environment of trust and respect.
• Culturally conscious (demonstrative through current or previous work and organizational
  processes). 
• Ethical in word and deed.
• Data driven.

The Search Committee invites letters of interest
and nominations to be submitted directly to the search firm, Anthem Executive. Correspondence should include a curriculum vitae and a letter
of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position. Submit materials to Michael Ballew, Scott Watson, JR Wheless, or
Florene Stawowy at:

[email protected]

While applications and nominations may be accepted until the
position is filled, interested parties are strongly encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible to assure consideration. The
deadline for applications is August 4, 2023; however, Anthem and the university reserve the right to end or extend the application and
nomination process following this date. Expressing interest is the first step in receiving consideration and does not make one an applicant
for the position.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates
learning and work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce, we will not discriminate against any
person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s
status.