Position Summary

The Assistant Vice President & Director of Campus Life provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for programs and services that foster student success, engagement, belonging, and well-being. This position serves as the Chief Student Accountability Officer, oversees housing and residence life operations, directs campus life programming, manages key student support services, and plays a vital role in crisis response, compliance, and retention efforts. The Assistant Vice President works collaboratively across the institution to enhance the overall student experience, promote a safe and inclusive campus environment, and support the College’s mission and values.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Administration

• Lead assessment efforts to evaluate the effectiveness of student life initiatives, using data to inform improvements.
• Support student success and retention through intentional programming, early intervention, and targeted outreach. Serve as a core member of the Behavioral Intervention Team, coordinating responses to students of concern.
• Foster a culture of growth and excellence through supervision of professional, graduate assistant, and student staff.
• Oversee Campus Life operations including Residence Life, Housing Operations, Student Accountability, Campus Programming, Wellness Center, Outdoor Recreation, Commuter Student Services, Summer Conferencing, and the Campus Calendar.
• Ensure the student accountability process reflects the College’s educational mission, emphasizing learning, reflection, and growth.
• Oversee departmental budgets and ensure efficient use of resources.

Campus Engagement & Student Leadership

• Advise Student Senate, Senior Class, and other recognized student organizations; oversee leadership training and development for all student leaders.
• Support student organization recognition processes and compliance with institutional policies.
• Maintain high visibility by attending key student programs, events, and athletic competitions.

 

 

Committees & Institutional Service

• Serve on campus committees, including the following: Early Alert, Behavioral Intervention Team, Athletics Gender Equity, Hazing (chair), Academic & Leadership Awards, Clery, and Critical Incident Response.

Operations & Compliance

• Serve as Chief Student Accountability Officer and Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
• Assist with compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations (Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA).
• Oversee housing assignments, room selection processes, break communications, move-in/move-out, and liaise with Physical Plant on residence hall facility conditions.

Annual & Seasonal Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute annual residence life training, student accountability board training, and professional staff development.
• Oversee coordination of annual events such as RA Appreciation Day, Spring Sing, Academic & Leadership Awards, and housing lotteries.
• Manage summer conferencing and summer housing operations.
• Update and publish relevant sections of the Student Handbook and student life resources annually.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in student affairs, including housing/residence life, student accountability, and campus programming.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory, crisis management, retention strategies, and risk management.
• Experience in assessment, strategic planning, and staff development.
• Strong supervisory, budget management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and supportive campus environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent evening and weekend hours required for events, emergencies, and on-call responsibilities. Serve as the primary on-call administrator for student life emergencies, coordinating institutional response and communication as appropriate.
• Work is typically performed in an office setting with regular walking to campus buildings and residence halls.
• This is a live-in position with a campus residence provided.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and names and contact information of three references to wvwcjobapp@wvwc.edu.  On the subject of the email, please enter:  ##3## – Assistant Vice President & Director of Campus Life. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

West Virginia Wesleyan College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, creed, ancestry, marital/family status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, religion, age, disability or blindness, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law , to include Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504, and the Age Discrimination Act, in the administration of its admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, educational programs, employment, athletic programs, co-curricular activities, or other College administered programs. WVWC’s nondiscrimination polices may be accessed at https://www.wvwc.edu/title-ix/.   For inquiries about the application of these laws in WVWC’s programs activities or to file a report, contact the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@wvwc.edu or 304-621-1316.