Walla Walla University is a premiere higher education destination for faith-driven, human-focused undergraduate and graduate education. In the storied tradition and generative spirit of Adventist education, we provide university-level learning immersed in emotional and social intelligence, character-building, critical thinking, working in teams, ethical awareness, and development of the human being in all dimensions: spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social. Student life on the campus of WWU defines our unique offering – the academic brand of WWU is exceptional preparation for vocation and life, delivered in authentic community. Student Life professionals, including residence hall deans, chaplains, coaches, counselors, and student leaders, play a unique role in creating a campus atmosphere toward this end. The way of Jesus, grounded in love and defined by the fruit of his spirit, animates and defines our work. 

The Vice President for Student Life (VPSL) is the principal architect of this vision for student life, supporting WWU's mission, vision, and core values, capturing the broad and meaningful participation of contemporary students. This senior level leader serves as the chief student administration officer and is responsible to the President for overseeing comprehensive student life as well as representing student interests to the President

Pay Range: $101,412.51 to $113,539.01 Annually

Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance plans, retirement, generous paid time off, free tuition, and more!

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Education: Master’s or earned doctoral degree preferred.

Experience/Skills:

• Possesses advanced management skills in team-building, strategic planning, goal setting, and financial management. 
• Displays a standard of excellence with work processes and outcomes, including good attention to detail, honoring University policies and all regulatory requirements, and maintaining confidentiality. 
• Exhibits strong customer service skills and a genuine desire for interacting with and motivating diverse groups of people in a variety of circumstances. 
• Demonstrates an exceptional ability to solve problems—exercising good judgment, maintaining an approachable and team-oriented attitude, and taking ownership of and following through with work responsibilities. 
• Possesses an entrepreneurial and creative work style that generates new ideas and nurtures a strong campus community. 
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills, including listening skills. 
• Collaborates openly and effectively with senior colleagues in other domains. 
• People management: Setting clear expectations, reviewing progress, providing timely feedback, guidance and holding team members accountable. 
• Has ability to interact with a broad diversity of students: socioeconomic, geographic, religious, and otherwise.