Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs

APPLICATION & NOMINATION PROCESS

CBIZ Higher Education, an executive search firm practice, is assisting Lindenwood University with its search for this important leadership position.  All calls and inquiries should be made through the search firm. Nominations and applications will be held in strict confidence and candidates will remain confidential until the final stage of the search, at which time the express permission of finalists will be obtained before their candidacy is made public. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1

• Complete a brief online application (2-3 minutes): 

• Click here to apply or

• Copy/paste the URL into browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LU-AVP-SA

STEP 2

• Send us your cover letter and résumé or curriculum vitae

• Send in PDF format

• Send to ApplyHigherEd@cbiz.com

• Email subject line should read: Lindenwood University - AVP, Student Affairs Application

KEY DATES

• Application deadline is October 21, 2025

• Round 1 Semi-Finalist video Interviews are scheduled for November 10, 2025

• Round 2 Semi-Finalist video Interviews are scheduled for November 17, 2025

• On-Campus Interviews are tentatively scheduled for December 1, 2025

• The desired start date is January 2026

CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRIES

Pelema Ellis, Ph.D.

Executive Vice President & Head, Higher Education Practice

831.400.2511, Pelema.Ellis@cbiz.com

NOMINATIONS & APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Edith Ketay

Practice Manager, Higher Education Practice

816-841-4001,  edith.ketay@cbiz.com

Job Title: Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs

Division: Student Affairs  

Evaluation Group: Staff Administrator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: President, Lindenwood University

Positions Supervised: Dean of Students; Director, Student Counseling and Resource Center; Director, Student Involvement and First Year Programs; Director, Center for Campus Community and Connection; Director of Operations, Food Services; Associate Director, Residential Life; Manager, Campus Recreation; Director, Community Standards and Conflict Resolution

Job Summary

The assistant vice president (AVP) of student affairs is responsible for providing leadership, management, strategic direction, policy development, and administrative oversight for the department. The AVP, student affairs is also responsible for the management of related auxiliary services and the programming, planning, development, and coordination of all student life activities at Lindenwood University. This position provides oversight to all functional areas of Student Affairs with a focus on student life, student housing, and student wellness.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Fosters a safe, supportive campus environment with a strong emphasis on upholding student welfare and promoting a sense of belonging, connectedness, and community across all student interactions
• Administers a comprehensive operational plan for student life programs, creating opportunities to engage diverse ideas inside and outside the classroom
• Manages all student crises
• Plans and executes the student housing occupancy plan in alignment with the University’s long-range financial plan
• Serves as the appeal officer for student conduct adjudications
• Provides co-curricular programs and services that emphasize student development and