Associate Vice Provost for Campus Life & Student Success

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive institutional vision for student success, engagement, belonging, and well-being.
• Lead Student Affairs and Resources (StAR) and oversee academic advising, residence life, student conduct, and career services.
• Partner with faculty and academic leaders to integrate curricular and co-curricular learning experiences.
• Provide strategic leadership for student well-being, including mental health, physical health, and wellness initiatives.
• Oversee student crisis response, behavioral intervention, and the institutional CARE Team.
• Lead efforts to cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming campus environment.
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing plans, and assessment efforts to measure institutional effectiveness.
• Serve as a principal advisor to the Provost on matters affecting campus climate and the student experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, educational leadership, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in student affairs, student success, or academic support.
• Demonstrated success leading complex organizations and strategic initiatives.
• Proven experience supervising professional staff and managing budgets.
• Strong knowledge of FERPA, ADA, Title IX, and the Clery Act.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in higher education, educational leadership, or a related field.
• Experience at an innovative, mission-driven institution with an emphasis on student-centered learning.
• Expertise in assessment, institutional effectiveness, and data-informed decision-making.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid family medical leave and liberal sick/vacation time.
• Company-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance.
• Free on-campus parking.
• Access to HSA, FSA, and Employee Assistance Programs.

About the Company

Olin College of Engineering is an innovative institution dedicated to educating the next generation of engineering innovators. Located in Needham, MA, Olin fosters a collaborative community where experimentation and social impact are central to the educational mission.