Vice President for Student Life
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University of Oregon
Vice President for Student Life

Nestled in the lush Willamette Valley, within an easy drive to the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains, the University of Oregon (UO) is renowned for its research prowess and commitment to teaching. Founded in 1876, UO enrolls over 23,000 students from all fifty states and 94 countries. Designated as a Tier 1 national public research university comprised of nine schools and colleges offering more than 300 undergraduate programs, the University of Oregon is one of just two institutions in the Pacific Northwest selected for membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). U.S. News & World Report ranks the UO among its top 100 National Universities and Oregon's #1 public university.

The Division of Student Life supports the university's academic mission through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four departments and six cross-divisional functional areas. Departments within the Division of Student Life include the Office of the Dean of Students, the Erb Memorial Union, the Department of Physical Education and Recreation, and the University Career Center. Functional areas include assessment and research, human resources, major student events, financial services, parent and family programs, and student government engagement and success.

The Position
As a member of the university's executive leadership team, the vice president for student life provides strategic leadership and vision for programs, services, and opportunities that enable students to succeed in a diverse and global society; fosters a vibrant, engaging, and inclusive campus environment; and effectively manages all departments and functional areas in the Division of Student Life. In advancing the mission and goals of the university, the vice president shares the academic vision and values of the UO, including its focus on undergraduate learning and student success, its distinction in graduate education and research, and its commitment to diversity, community, and civic engagement. The vice president works to define the role of Student Life in relation to other university divisions and establish a presence as a decisive leader capable of moving ideas forward and coordinating initiatives across the institution. The vice president represents the university in various external capacities, as both a university administrative leader and a spokesperson on Student Life issues, and serves as the central administration liaison to the recognized student government, the Associated Students of the University of Oregon (ASUO).

The vice president manages and supervises a professional staff of approximately 225, including seven direct reports, and administers an operating budget of $45 million.

Qualifications
Requirements include a master's degree (terminal degree preferred), a minimum of seven years of experience and demonstrated leadership in higher education, preferably in a student affairs division at a major university, and five years of demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial controls, and fiscal accountability.

Application and Nomination
Review of applications will begin March 29, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at https://spelmanandjohnson.com/search-open-positions/. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Public Salary Range: $290,000-$315,000

Visit the University of Oregon website at https://www.uoregon.edu/.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. Accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided if requested in advance.

The term "diversity" can be defined in a number of different ways. The UO looks at it broadly and inclusively, encompassing race, ethnicity, disability, thought, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, and economics. The UO seeks to promote further diversity among its faculty, staff, and student body through active recruitment and intentional retention.





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