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Vice President for Student Affairs
The University of North Dakota (UND) invites nominations and applications for the position
With a world-class faculty, creative and innovative students, and a recognized entrepreneurial
The VPSA provides creative vision and leadership for all student affairs programs and
Reporting to the President and as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the VPSA is
The VPSA is responsible for long-range planning, policy development and implementation,
The successful candidate will have a master’s degree (doctorate or other terminal degree
And supervise a large and diverse staff; demonstrated effectiveness in budget planning and
Review of applications will begin on August 13, 2010 and will continue until the
SJG – The Spelman & Johnson Group
Visit the University of North Dakota website, at www.und.edu
Any submission regarding this opening is subject to the North Dakota Open Records laws.
UND is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to achieving
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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
of Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA). UND is a nationally prominent, student-focused
institution with a strong liberal arts core, outstanding professional programs, and creative and
cutting-edge research. UND enrolls over 13,000 students from all 50 states and 74 countries
engaged in internationally recognized baccalaureate through doctoral and professional degree
programs in aerospace, the arts and humanities, business, education, engineering, law, medicine,
nursing, and the sciences.
spirit, UND is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a “high research activity” university.
Situated within a healthy state economy, UND’s economic impact on the state and region is
nearly $1 billion per year. UND is located in Grand Forks, a welcoming and community-minded
college town of 50,000 people within driving distance of Minneapolis and Winnipeg that
features ample opportunities for cultural enrichment, seasonal sports and recreation.
activities. With a mission to keep students central in all decisions and actions, the VPSA
and student affairs staff champion an institutional atmosphere in which student academic
and personal success are encouraged and fostered, and provide outstanding services and
programs that enrich the student experience.
committed to the general welfare and vitality of the institution and works with UND’s
senior administrative team to develop and execute university-wide strategic plans and
institutional goals. As the primary liaison between Student Affairs and other major
components of UND, the VPSA is highly visible and maintains strong connections
with a broad array of constituent groups. The VPSA is a lead spokesperson for
student services, the development and quality of student life, and the enhancement
of student learning. The VPSA models an active commitment to diversity and inclusion,
a profound commitment to student success, enthusiasm for the profession, and the talent
to incorporate best practices into the organizational culture.
and the general administration of four divisional units. These Student Affairs units include
Student Services/Dean of Students, Enrollment Management, Health and Wellness, and
the VPSA’s Office, which includes Multicultural Student Services and the Office of
Ceremonies and Special Events. The VPSA oversees 207 benefitted staff and over
475 student staff, and administers a combined auxiliary and appropriated budget
of $19.4 million.
preferred) in higher education administration or a similar field with progressively
responsible leadership experience in student affairs. The successful candidate will also
possess a strong record of administration, including experience in program assessment
and strategic planning; proficiency in managing organizational change while working
in a collaborative environment; excellent oral/written communication and presentation
skills; demonstrated working knowledge of judicial affairs, legal issues and crisis/emergency
management; a working knowledge of (or experience with) preventive and wellness
health practices in the collegiate population or campus setting; the ability to lead, motivate,
management, including auxiliary enterprises; expertise in creating partnerships with a broad
array of internal and external university constituents, including students, faculty, staff,
parents, and the public; a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the ability to develop
inclusive communities; an understanding of issues facing today’s college students; the
ability to be innovative and incorporate best practices into student affairs programs and
services; adaptability, flexibility, and a collegial and engaging interpersonal style.
position is filled. A resume and accompanying cover letter addressing the applicant’s
qualifications and vision for the position may be submitted via the SJG website at
www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the link Open Positions. Nominations for
this position are encouraged, and may be emailed to pwr@spelmanandjohnson.com.
If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please call 413-529-2895.
University of North Dakota – Vice President for Student Affairs
Peter W. Rosenberg, Senior Associate, SJG
The names of all candidates and nominees are a matter of public record under the statutes
and policies of the State of North Dakota.
excellence through diversity.
