Vice President of Student Affairs

Lindenwood University invites nominations, applications, and expressions of interest for the position of Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA).

Lindenwood, a private institution dedicated to comprehensive student success and holistic student development, has served students worldwide for 192 years. As the second oldest university west of the Mississippi River, it offers affordable, high‑quality programs that emphasize real experience and real success. With a 200‑acre campus in St. Charles, Missouri, the university enrolls over 6,000 students from all 50 U.S. states and more than 75 countries.

The VPSA reports to the provost and is a member of the university cabinet, underscoring a partnership between academic affairs and student affairs to enhance student success.

The VPSA will provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the following:

• Operating budget of $9.2 million and overall budget of $12.7 million
• Portfolio of 27 staff and 102 student employees spanning:
• Residence life and housing operations
• Student activities and campus programming
• Student conduct and community standards
• Career services and experiential learning
• Student health and counseling services
• Campus recreation and wellness
• Student leadership development
• New student orientation and transition programs
• Commuter student services

Key focus areas include fostering engagement, belonging, personal growth, and supporting retention and persistence goals. The VPSA will also enhance the residential program as a cornerstone of institutional stability.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a master’s degree
• Have at least 15 years of progressive leadership experience in student affairs
• Demonstrate success in retention strategies, crisis management, and residential operations
• Show a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, along with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Have broad knowledge of current student affairs issues and national best practices

Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the leadership themes. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until an appointment is made. For full consideration, send materials as soon as possible to:

Jen Meyers Pickard, Ph.D., Corin Edwards, and Bronwen Pelaez, Ph.D. – L

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws. We are committed to the equal treatment of all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.