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LIM – The College for the Business of Fashion
LIM –The College for the Business of Fashion seeks an experienced student affairs
The Associate Vice President provides creative leadership, management, and
The position oversees Residence Life, Student Life, Academic Advising, Counseling
The successful candidate will have a master’s degree (doctorate preferred) in
Strong written and oral communication skills are expected as well as excellent
Review of applications begins July 18, 2008, and will continue until the position is
SJG — The Spelman & Johnson Group
Visit the LIM website at www.limcollege.edu
LIM –The College for the Business of Fashion is an Affirmative Action/
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Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
New York City, NY
professional for the position of Associate Vice President for Student Affairs. LIM is
a private specialized college that focuses on preparing students for the business
side of the fashion industry. Established in 1939, and with an enrollment of
approximately 1300 students for fall 2008, LIM is accredited by the Commission
on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
and offers both associate and bachelor degrees. LIM is located in the fashion
capitol of the world – New York City – on the east side of midtown Manhattan.
Over 90 percent of LIM graduates are placed in jobs within six months of graduation.
overall direction for student life and student success programs and services.
Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, the
Associate Vice President is expected to serve as an effective advocate for student
constituents and enhance the learning environment and the quality of the student
experience. The Associate Vice President will partner with administrative colleagues,
faculty, and students to foster and sustain learning opportunities that integrate
students’ academic, civic, and community experience and responsibilities.
Services, International Student Services, and the Registrar. It is contemplated that
Career Services may report to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs in
the future. As a member of the Senior Cabinet and other leadership committees at
LIM, the Associate Vice President leads retention initiatives, serves as the chief
student conduct/judicial officer, manages orientation, and coordinates commencement
with the Office of the President.
higher education administration or a similar field and must also possess progressive
experience within student affairs, a successful record of planning, budgeting,
personnel management, residence life and dormitory management, program
development, and demonstrated experience integrating student affairs and academic
affairs.
supervisory skills, the ability to develop and sustain a campus community
that values and promotes an open and inclusive environment, demonstrated
experience with assessment, strategic planning, and managing organizational change,
the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders,
demonstrated understanding of student development theory and student leadership,
and an understanding of national trends and best practices.
filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the SJG
website at www.spelmanandjohnson.com under the link Open Positions.
Nominations for this position may be emailed to mhs@spelmanandjohnson.com.
If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please call SJG at 413-529-2895.
LIM – Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (NASAP)
Martha H. Smiles, Senior Associate
Equal Opportunity Employer.
