Campus & Student Life | VP Student & Campus

Campus & Student Life | VP Student & Campus Life Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI

The Vice President for Student and Campus Life (VPSCL) provides visionary, strategic, and spiritual leadership for a comprehensive student experience grounded in faith in Jesus Christ and the beliefs and values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The VPSCL cultivates a vibrant and transformative campus community that promotes whole-person development–mind, body, and spirit. Through nurturing whole-person development, maximizing student success and wellbeing, cultivating a culture of belonging and care, inspiring student engagement and leadership, as well as advancing innovation and operational effectiveness, the VPSCL fosters the integration of faith and learning across campus life.

The Vice President for Student and Campus Life (VPSCL) provides visionary, strategic, and spiritual leadership for a comprehensive student experience grounded in faith in Jesus Christ and the beliefs and values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

The VPSCL cultivates a vibrant and transformative campus community that promotes whole-person development–mind, body, and spirit. Through nurturing whole-person development, maximizing student success and wellbeing, cultivating a culture of belonging and care, inspiring student engagement and leadership, as well as advancing innovation and operational effectiveness, the VPSCL fosters the integration of faith and learning across campus life in alignment with the University’s mission and core values.

As the principal architect of the Student and Campus Life vision, the VPSCL provides strategic direction and administrative oversight for a broad portfolio of student programs and services and leads a diverse team of professionals dedicated to advancing the University mission.

The VPSCL reports to the President, serves on the President’s Cabinet, and collaborates closely with institutional leaders to foster the transformation of student lives shaped by the example and teachings of Jesus Christ, preparing students for meaningful engagement and service.

Required

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, leadership, or a related field.
• Significant leadership experience in student affairs, student development, or related areas within Seventh-day Adventist education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex student-related operations, including staff leadership, program development, and cross-campus collaboration.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the mission and educational philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist higher education.

Preferred

• Earned doctorate in higher education, leadership, or a related field.
• Administrative leadership experience within Seventh-day Adventist institutions of higher education.

• Demonstrates a deep personal commitment to the mission, beliefs, and values of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with a strong understanding and support for the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist education.
• Spiritually mature and mission-driven, modeling a Christ-centered life and supporting the faith development of students.
• Leads with a pastoral heart, demonstrating wisdom, integrity, discretion, and pastoral sensitivity in interactions and decision-making.
• Fosters a campus culture that integrates faith, learning, and whole-person student development.

• Proven executive leadership in student affairs, with a strong commitment to student-centered practices and whole-person development.
• Demonstrates strategic and systems thinking, including planning, assessment, and data to guide decision-making, as well as innovation and creative problem-solving.
• Effectively leads complex operations, including budget management, personnel supervision and accountability, program oversight, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates effectively with senior leaders, faculty, and staff to advance institutional priorities, including student engagement and retention.

• Demonstrates cultural intelligence and inclusive leadership, fosters belonging and engagement within a diverse campus community.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Exercises sound judgment in complex situations including conflict resolution and crisis management response.
• Leads with transparency, compassion, courage, and accountability.

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.