Vice President for Campus Life & Dean of the College
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater Springfield, MA Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of the College to lead the overall student experience and shape an inclusive, supportive, and engaging campus environment. The role oversees student-life services, programs, staff, budgets, and organizational systems, while advancing institutional planning and policy development. The VP will collaborate with campus leaders, faculty, staff, and students to support student growth, learning, and well-being, and to strengthen equitable and inclusive communities. Responsibilities also include using data and established practices to assess and improve student services, integrating institutional priorities into campus-life programs, and supporting major fundraising goals. Candidates should bring strong collaborative, transparent, and accountable leadership, along with organizational management experience in a rigorous residential higher-education setting. Required expertise includes campus life and student affairs, student-support assessment, complex budget management, policy development, and building diverse, equitable communities. The role also calls for the ability to work across institutional boundaries, a deep appreciation of liberal-arts education, and familiarity with the legal, regulatory, political, and cultural context of higher education. An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution is required; a graduate degree or relevant professional credentials are strongly preferred.
Functions:
- Education/Academic Administration
Compensation
USD $244,400-$298,500 (salary) per year
About the Company
Long-established liberal arts college for women
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Age
employees
1001-5000