Vice President for Student Affairs
Apply NowCompany: Mount Aloysius College
Location: Cresson, PA 16630
Description:
Current Opening
Mount Aloysius College invites applications for a dynamic student affairs leader, who is a champion of and advocate for the holistic wellbeing of all students, to serve as its next Vice President for Student Affairs. Reporting to the President, the VP is the chief officer responsible for student life and engagement to support organizational retention and enrollment goals.
The VP will lead a team of professionals who promote unmatched support across the evolving spectrum of student engagement. Assigned areas of responsibility will include Student Activities; Residence Life & Housing; and Health & Wellness; and (based upon experience, talents, and capabilities) overseeing Title IX/Section 504 compliance, Campus Police & Safety, and additional student success efforts. Together, the Student Affairs team develops and implements innovative programming that engages students in meaningful experiences, builds community and complements academic achievements. The VP is further responsible to promote and measure the success of student life programming as it relates to and supports the Colleges enrollment and retention goals. Student Conduct, Judicial Board and related functions also fall under the VP's purview.
The VP is also an integral member of the President's Executive Council (PEC) who is collectively responsible for visionary leadership and innovative strategies to lead the College into the future. As such, the VP participates in institution-wide strategic planning, implementation, and policy development.
Qualifications
This position requires a breadth of knowledge and expertise in student affairs and a deep understanding of how those functions impact both organizational and student success, through enrollment policies, retention practices and overall student engagement.
The successful candidate will demonstrate big-picture thinking, emotional acumen, and have a proven track record of personal engagement and achievement with students. The ability to swiftly and effectively carry forward current initiatives, develop fresh ideas/strategies, and effectively communicate those ideas and lead others is also required. Master's Degree required, and 7-10 years' senior level, professional experience in higher education student engagement as a Dean of Students or Vice President for Student Affairs strongly preferred. Experience with budgets, budget oversight, strategic planning, and effective management of fiscal and human resources, plus high level of knowledge and experience managing Title IX also strongly preferred.
About Mount Aloysius College
Mount Aloysius College, is a growing, independent, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains, serving a diverse community of learners - over 60% of whom are non-Catholic. With a total enrollment of ~1,100 FTE, nearly 500 of the Mount's students are residential. The College has received repeated national recognition as a "Great College to Work For," and has a long history of responding to community needs through quality academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a beautiful 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA. Founded in 1853 by the Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, The College is one of 17 members in the United States of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE).
Mount Aloysius provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff. Our students are mainly from Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic Region; however, students from 24 states and 25 foreign countries also call Mount Aloysius home.
Application Instructions
Applications submitted by May 15, 2025, will receive priority consideration. This position is available immediately. The search process will remain open until the position is filled.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (814) 886-6519. Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQUIRED NOTICES....Apply Below The Mount Aloysius College Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on our campuses, in certain off-campus buildings or properties owned or controlled by Mount Aloysius College, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from our campuses.
This annual report is required by federal law, and contains information regarding campus security and personal safety, including institutional policies, crime prevention, crime reporting policies, and fire safety. The report also includes our current Sexual Assault and Misconduct Policies.
The 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online.
You may also request a printed copy from Mount Aloysius College's Office of Campus Safety, located in Ihmsen Hall 112, by calling (814) 886-6327 or via email to CampusSafety@mtaloy.edu
EEO is the LAW
Mount Aloysius College is an equal opportunity employer, and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact us at 814-886-6500 or by email at HumanResources@mtaloy.edu .
Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with College policy.
Mount Aloysius College invites applications for a dynamic student affairs leader, who is a champion of and advocate for the holistic wellbeing of all students, to serve as its next Vice President for Student Affairs. Reporting to the President, the VP is the chief officer responsible for student life and engagement to support organizational retention and enrollment goals.
The VP will lead a team of professionals who promote unmatched support across the evolving spectrum of student engagement. Assigned areas of responsibility will include Student Activities; Residence Life & Housing; and Health & Wellness; and (based upon experience, talents, and capabilities) overseeing Title IX/Section 504 compliance, Campus Police & Safety, and additional student success efforts. Together, the Student Affairs team develops and implements innovative programming that engages students in meaningful experiences, builds community and complements academic achievements. The VP is further responsible to promote and measure the success of student life programming as it relates to and supports the Colleges enrollment and retention goals. Student Conduct, Judicial Board and related functions also fall under the VP's purview.
The VP is also an integral member of the President's Executive Council (PEC) who is collectively responsible for visionary leadership and innovative strategies to lead the College into the future. As such, the VP participates in institution-wide strategic planning, implementation, and policy development.
Qualifications
This position requires a breadth of knowledge and expertise in student affairs and a deep understanding of how those functions impact both organizational and student success, through enrollment policies, retention practices and overall student engagement.
The successful candidate will demonstrate big-picture thinking, emotional acumen, and have a proven track record of personal engagement and achievement with students. The ability to swiftly and effectively carry forward current initiatives, develop fresh ideas/strategies, and effectively communicate those ideas and lead others is also required. Master's Degree required, and 7-10 years' senior level, professional experience in higher education student engagement as a Dean of Students or Vice President for Student Affairs strongly preferred. Experience with budgets, budget oversight, strategic planning, and effective management of fiscal and human resources, plus high level of knowledge and experience managing Title IX also strongly preferred.
About Mount Aloysius College
Mount Aloysius College, is a growing, independent, comprehensive Catholic college located in Pennsylvania's Allegheny Mountains, serving a diverse community of learners - over 60% of whom are non-Catholic. With a total enrollment of ~1,100 FTE, nearly 500 of the Mount's students are residential. The College has received repeated national recognition as a "Great College to Work For," and has a long history of responding to community needs through quality academic programs and community service. Mount Aloysius is located on a beautiful 193-acre campus in Cresson, PA. Founded in 1853 by the Ireland-based Religious Sisters of Mercy, The College is one of 17 members in the United States of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE).
Mount Aloysius provides small class sizes, and students benefit from a highly engaged faculty and staff. Our students are mainly from Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic Region; however, students from 24 states and 25 foreign countries also call Mount Aloysius home.
Application Instructions
Applications submitted by May 15, 2025, will receive priority consideration. This position is available immediately. The search process will remain open until the position is filled.
Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (814) 886-6519. Mount Aloysius College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
REQUIRED NOTICES....Apply Below The Mount Aloysius College Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on our campuses, in certain off-campus buildings or properties owned or controlled by Mount Aloysius College, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from our campuses.
This annual report is required by federal law, and contains information regarding campus security and personal safety, including institutional policies, crime prevention, crime reporting policies, and fire safety. The report also includes our current Sexual Assault and Misconduct Policies.
The 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online.
You may also request a printed copy from Mount Aloysius College's Office of Campus Safety, located in Ihmsen Hall 112, by calling (814) 886-6327 or via email to CampusSafety@mtaloy.edu
EEO is the LAW
Mount Aloysius College is an equal opportunity employer, and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact us at 814-886-6500 or by email at HumanResources@mtaloy.edu .
Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with College policy.