Assistant Vice President for Student Life

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ January 30th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring an Assistant Vice President for Student Life. The role provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to enhance a vibrant, inclusive, and student-centered campus experience by overseeing multiple student-focused offices and collaborating with senior leaders to promote student engagement, retention, and success while aligning with divisional and institutional priorities.

Highlights

Provide leadership for the Offices of Student Accountability and Academic Integrity, Student Engagement and Traditions, Webb Student Center, and Student Government Association.
Develop programs and partnerships that boost student engagement, retention, and success.
Collaborate with senior university leaders as a member of the Vice President for Student and Campus Life's Cabinet.
Directly report to the Senior Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students.
Require a Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field.
Experience with student affairs leadership, managing budgets, and supervising staff across multiple areas.
Preferred qualifications include a Doctorate, deep knowledge of student development theory, and experience in senior leadership collaboration.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Final candidate must complete a criminal background check.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in student life initiatives.