Vice President Student Affairs

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APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS:
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website (). Keight Tucker Kennedy, Managing Partner;
Ivan Ceballos, Managing Associate;
Alexis Scott, Managing Search Coordinator at Isaacson, Miller. Coastal Carolina University is committed to ensuring that all persons are able to learn, work, and enjoy a workplace, educational and living environment that is free from discriminatory harassment, treatment or services.

Coastal Carolina University (Coastal Carolina; CCU) seeks an experienced and student-centered leader to serve as its vice president for student affairs (VPSA). This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead a committed student affairs team at a dynamic University experiencing exciting growth, with students and their success fueling the University’s trajectory and strategic priorities. Coastal Carolina University is a public institution recognized for its student-centered mission and bold advancements in enrollment, retention, and student success.

Coastal Carolina embraces innovative thinking, combining bold creativity with a strong commitment to student success and connection. Rooted in a tradition of excellence, the University empowers its students to reach beyond themselves and make a lasting impact on the world. CCU is committed to developing knowledgeable, responsible, and globally minded graduates through a teacher-scholar model that emphasizes high-quality teaching and engaged learning.

The Division of Student Affairs is comprised of 9 departments, providing learning opportunities, programs, and services that support personal growth, academic excellence, and holistic well-being for all members of the Coastal Carolina student community. Reporting to the president and serving on the President’s Cabinet, the VPSA will co-create a bold vision for the future of student affairs at Coastal Carolina and partner with colleagues across the University to make the shared vision and CCU Reach strategic plan a reality.

The VPSA must be a visible advocate for the division, their team, and all students, adept at navigating change, and capable of capitalizing opportunities into innovative practices. They will lead a dedicated team with empathy and clarity, promote professional growth, and ensure effective resource management to support a growing student population. Equally important, the VPSA must cultivate a steady environment that fosters trust, transparency, and excellence in student affairs practices.

• An earned doctorate or terminal degree in higher education or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership and administrative experience, ideally in a public university setting and directly related to student affairs.
• Proven experience implementing initiatives, programs, and structures that address retention and student success.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor, supervise, and support staff with a strong personal orientation toward collaboration, teamwork, transparency, accessibility, development, and accountability.
• Proven skills in crisis management, conflict management, and dispute resolution.
• History of engagement with students and the campus community; a strong, visible presence and active participation in a range of campus activities.
• An engaged university leader with well-developed political and diplomatic skills, adept at effectively presenting information to university leadership and externally representing the institution’s missions and goals.
• Strong business acumen and a proven track record of managing a sizeable team and budget; demonstrated successful stewardship of physical, financial, and human resources.

• Strategic Leadership and Vision—A forward-thinking leader who can articulate and implement a compelling vision for student affairs that aligns with institutional priorities and anticipates the evolving needs of students in a rapidly changing higher…