Young Harris College invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Vice President for Student Development (VPSD). As the College’s chief student affairs officer (CSAO), the VPSD is responsible for the operations of the Office of Student Development and directly or indirectly oversees the work of eleven full-time employees and approximately 50 part-time student workers. The VPSD reports directly to the Provost and serves as a key member of the Provost’s Council and of the President’s Senior Leadership Team.
Founded in 1886, YHC is a small, private, predominantly residential institution located in the mountains of Northeast Georgia, equidistant from Atlanta, Asheville, and Chattanooga. The College enrolls approximately 900 undergraduate students, 20 graduate students in a hybrid-delivery MAT program, and over 500 dual enrollment students taught online and onsite at public and private high schools in the region. Its breathtaking campus at the foot of Brasstown Bald, the highest point in the state, features a modern campus center, a multiuse recreation and commencement center, and multiple residential facilities constructed in the last decade. Over three-quarters of students come from in-state, with nearly half coming from the Atlanta metro area. Endowments of over $200 million ensures that the College is well-positioned to continue to grow and provide meaningful programs to its students.
The VPSD’s primary role is to ensure the safety, engagement, and development of the College’s undergraduate degree-seeking students, while providing appropriate services to dual-enrollment and graduates students. Areas of responsibility in the Office of Student Development include Residence Life, Involvement & Activities, Recreation, Professional Development & Career Services, Student Counseling, Greek Life, Community Standards & Conduct, and the Student Government Association. The VPSD works closely with the Provost and AVPs to coordinate academic and student affairs programming that supports student success, well-being, and belonging, with shared responsibility for management of the Success Center and the College’s extended orientation program.
Required qualifications include an earned master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education (college student personnel, higher education administration, educational leadership, or a related discipline) and at least five years of relevant experience in multiple areas of student affairs. An earned doctorate and ten years of experience are preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to live in the area and become a valuable member of the campus and local communities. The College can provide transitional housing at no cost for up to one year.
Applications must include a cover letter, current CV, and contact information for at least three professional references. Applicant must apply online using the College’s HR portal. Review of applications will begin immediately. The position’s expected start date is 1 August 2022 but may be negotiable.
Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
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