Vice President for Student Development & Athletics
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Job no: 494366
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Marion, IN
Categories: Administrative/Professional, Athletics, Student Development/Residence Life
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Job Title: Vice President for Student Development & Athletics
Reporting Relationship: University President
Unit: IWU-Marion
Department: Student Development & Athletics - IWU-Marion
Campus Location: Barnes Student Center, Marion, IN
Summary of Position: The responsibilities of the Vice President for Student Development and Athletics includes hiring, training and supervising professional staff, overseeing a healthy annual budget, and providing vision and leadership for the Student Development and Athletics teams.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as the designated Chief Student Development Officer
Provide daily leadership, vision, resource provision, support and empowerment to dynamic and engaged teams in Athletics, Center for Student Success, Developmental Learning, Life Calling and Career, Residential Learning, Student Engagement, and Wildcat Health Clinic
Provide general leadership and vision for a collaborative team of professionals and paraprofessionals through the hiring, training and direct supervision of key administrators
Supervise an Administrative Assistant who supports the budget accountability process and overall secretarial functions for the Vice President
Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and work directly and collaboratively with the leadership team
Oversee a healthy annual budget and closely supervise budget officers to direct and monitor spending as well as supervising profit centers by creating proper systems and processes to account for all revenues and expenditures
Provide policy suggestions and recommendations for the college catalog and student handbook
Serve as Co-Chair of the Dean’s Council in partnership with the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Serve on the CAS Faculty Student Life Council and the Residential Student Engagement and Retention team (RiSER)
Empower team members, focus on continual training, and create ways to be a financial and creative resource to team members
Speak and represent the University as requested, attend and present at professional organization conferences
Attend and participate in IWU Board of Trustee meetings
Serve as the Administrative Chair for the Student Life, Retention, & Athletics Committee of the Board of Trustees
Coordinate special programs and requests of the President
Ensure the training and development of all staff regarding the judicial affairs processes to create a fair and consistent system
Conduct regular staff meetings, regular individual meetings, and create an office environment of collaboration and excellence
Serve as the liaison for decisions affecting the use of the Barnes Student Center and all athletic facilities
Counsel with students and refer as necessary regarding spiritual, personal, emotional or academic problems
Maintain a professional image and manner consistent with Indiana Wesleyan University’s mission and goals
Support the policies of the student handbook with integrity
Live in full compliance with university employee lifestyle values and guidelines with integrity
Supervisory responsibility includes Dean of Students & Title IX Coordinator, Dean of Spiritual Formation & Campus Pastor, Associate Dean of Student Involvement, Dean of Center for Student Success, Associate Dean of Life Calling and Career, Clinical Director of Wildcat Health Clinic, Director of Athletics, and Administrative Assistant
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
The successful candidate will possess either an earned doctorate (related to the field of student affairs administration) with a minimum of four (4) years of related experience, or a master’s degree in the field with a minimum of six to eight (6-8) years of specific experience. If master’s only, candidate will agree to pursue and complete terminal degree within seven (7) years.
Experience
Minimum of four to eight (4-8) years of relevant collegiate administrative experience
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty and staff
Required Skills
Embrace and articulate the mission of Indiana Wesleyan University and be in harmony with the doctrine and practices of the Wesleyan Church
Personal values must be impeccable and rooted in strong moral and ethical character
Collaborative leadership style
Commitment to biblical concept of diversity as descripted in Scripture including race, ethnicity, and male and female personhood
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity . We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth . We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 10 Mar 2025 US Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 May 2025 US Eastern Daylight Time
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