Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM AA - Division of Student Affairs (Brandon Common (00068007))

   

Work Location:

0455 LSU Student Union

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Assistant Vice President (AVP) helps to lead the Division of Student Affairs in efforts to help students maximize the roughly 153 hours that students spend outside of the classroom each week. In doing this, the AVP will provide leadership and support for the Student Health Center, University Recreation (UREC), and Disability Services, in addition to serving as the divisional lead for divisional assessment related efforts. The AVP is a key member of the Student Affairs central leadership team that includes the Vice President for Student Affairs, Associate Vice President & Dean of Students, and the Chief of Staff.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Provides leadership and support for the LSU Student Health Center, Disability Services, and University Recreation.
• Serves as divisional lead in assessment efforts related to understanding the impact of divisional programs and services on student success and how to maintain a culture of continuous improvement.
• Serves as a point person for divisional and cross divisional initiatives in support of institutional objectives.
• Grow and foster partnerships across the university that are crucial to helping the Division of Student Affairs execute mission critical work.
• Serves as a key member of the Student Affairs leadership team.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP:

Leading with Impact Through Data and Relationships

While the Vice President for Student Affairs serves as the division’s chief storyteller, the Assistant Vice President will play a critical role in shaping that narrative by partnering with department heads on assessment efforts, supporting data acquisition, and fostering relationships with key stakeholders. Through these collaborations, the AVP will lead initiatives to collect and analyze data that demonstrate the Division’s impact on the campus community.

Driving Continuous Improvement and Excellence

Each year, the Division of Student Affairs strives to enhance its work by building on past successes to achieve even greater impact. This commitment to excellence demands a data-informed approach rooted in honest, comprehensive assessment of our programs, services, events, and experiences. The Assistant Vice President will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing a framework for continuous improvement, including external review processes to ensure quality, relevance, efficiency, and alignment with both divisional and institutional goals.

Integrating Wellbeing into the Student Success Narrative

While student success is often measured by retention and graduation rates, we also have a critical opportunity to help students build lifelong habits that support their health and wellbeing. These efforts enhance the LSU experience and contribute to long-term success beyond college. The Assistant Vice President will play a key role in ensuring wellbeing remains present in our student success strategies.

OUR INVESTMENT IN THE AVP’S SUCCESS:

In the Division of Student Affairs, we ask our staff to be All In—for our students, for the university, and for one another. At the same time, we recognize that the relationship between the institution and its employees should be mutually beneficial. To this end, our commitment to the AVP includes:

Commitment to Continuous Growth

Grounded in the belief that learning and growth are lifelong pursuits, the Division of Student Affairs is dedicated to supporting the ongoing development of its leaders. In addition to a range of internal and external professional development opportunities, the AVP will receive a 6-month one-on-one executive coaching experience to support a smooth and successful transition into the role and to further enhance their skills.

Strategy Leadership Development

The Division of Student Affairs operates with a lean leadership team, which creates a unique opportunity for the AVP to serve as a strategic thought partner. I