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Vice President for Student Affairs
Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is ranked eighth nationally
The Vice President for Student Affairs is the chief student affairs officer and reports to
Departments within the Division of Student Affairs include: Dean of Students, Career Services,
Applicants will have an earned doctorate, and a record of progressive and visionary leadership.
Review of applications will begin on February 10, 2012, and will continue until the position
SJG – The Spelman & Johnson Group is assisting with this search. For confidential inquiries,
Visit the Virginia Tech website at www.vt.edu
Virginia Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
among public universities in The Princeton Review's 'Best Value Colleges' for 2011
and is ranked as a Top 30 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation.
Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery and engagement,
Virginia Tech continually strives to accomplish the charge of its motto: Ut Prosim
(That I May Serve). As the Commonwealth's most comprehensive university and its
leading research institution, Virginia Tech serves a diverse population of over 30,000
students. Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny mountains in southwestern
Virginia, the Town of Blacksburg has award-winning services, a reasonable cost of living,
abundant leisure activities, and is consistently ranked among the country’s best places to live.
the Senior Vice President and Provost. The Vice President provides executive leadership
and vision in administering a comprehensive range of programs and services related to
student affairs programming and planning; assists in creating a campus climate that promotes
the academic achievement and personal development of all students (undergraduate,
graduate and professional); and fosters collaborative relationships among students, faculty,
and staff. As a member of the university’s senior leadership, the Vice President has a broad
array of additional institutional responsibilities.
Cook Counseling Center, Alcohol Abuse Prevention Center, Corps of Cadets, Cranwell
International Center, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Conduct, Dining Services,
Recreational Sports, Housing and Residence Life, Schiffert Health Center, Multicultural
Programs and Services, Services for Students with Disabilities, and Student Centers and
Activities. These departments employ approximately 1,090 staff, faculty, and hourly wage
workers, 2,000 student workers, and the Vice President manages an annual operating
budget of $100 million.
Successful candidates will also demonstrate effectiveness in planning, administration, and
personnel and fiscal management; effectiveness in working with a diverse student body, faculty,
staff, other university constituents, and external organizations; ability to work with academic
units to create co-curricular components that advance student learning outcomes; a strong
understanding of governmental programs, agencies, and laws that specifically address university
and student issues; and excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills to
represent Student Affairs and the university with enthusiasm and effectiveness.
is filled. To view the full position description, a complete list of qualifications, and to submit
an application on-line, please visit https://www.jobs.vt.edu (posting #0111296).
Additional information may be found at www.provost.vt.edu.
or to nominate an individual for this position, please email Peter Rosenberg, Senior Associate,
at pwr@sjgsearch.com or call 413-529-2895.
