Vice Chancellor Student Affairs

Vice Chancellor For Student Affairs

Reporting to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (VCSA) serves as the chief student affairs and enrollment management officer for the University of Hawai'i at Hilo - one of three four-year campuses within the University of Hawai'i System. The Vice Chancellor provides effective leadership, strategic direction and primary administrative oversight for a broad portfolio of co-curricular activities, programs and services that support student learning and promote students' holistic success within a highly diverse and multicultural educational setting that is shaped by the University's place in Hawaii and informed by its status as an indigenous-serving institution.

The incumbent is responsible for leading efforts to develop and coordinate the execution of a comprehensive enrollment management plan that complements both UH Hilo's strategic goals and UH System's strategic priorities, as well as facilitating an integrated approach to recruitment, admissions, enrollment, persistence and degree completion across all academic colleges and programs.

The Vice Chancellor serves as senior advisor to the Chancellor and executive management team on those policies and practices that best promote student recruitment, retention and graduation, as well as improve access, excellence and diversity throughout the educational experience. They also provide consultation about higher education legal and policy issues as they relate to students, student affairs and enrollment management. Further, the Vice Chancellor performs cross-functional duties in cooperation and collaboration with other vice chancellors.

The Vice Chancellor is further charged with providing executive leadership and accountability for the appropriate administration, development, assessment, and continual improvement of student activities, programs and services which meet and support the University's missions and strategic plan. The Vice Chancellor provides overall supervision, leadership and oversight for the following functional areas:
Enrollment Services, Student Support and Campus Life, Leadership Development, Student Exchange, Career Services, Housing and Residential Life, and Health & Wellness.

Demonstrating at all times a commitment to institutional success, the Vice Chancellor must exhibit political acumen, integrity, intercultural competence, and tact in all communications and collaborations with a broad array of internal constituencies (including students faculty, staff, and other administrative colleagues) and external constituencies (local businesses, community-based organizations, legislative representatives, governmental officers and agencies, donors and development prospects). Finally, the Vice Chancellor serves as the student advocate within the University community, and works closely with the UH Hilo Student Association, chartered student organizations, and registered independent student organizations to ensure that student perspectives, experiences and needs inform the administrative decision-making process.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administration, Leadership & Management