Capital University ยท 1 month ago
Vice President for Student Experience
Columbus,OH,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expCapital University seeks an innovative, student-centered, and collaborative leader to serve as the inaugural Vice President for Student Experience (VPSE). The VPSE will lead the newly formed Division of the Student Experience, integrating student affairs, student success, retention, and persistence efforts to provide a seamless, holistic student journey from orientation through graduation.
Responsibilities
Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Division of the Student Experience, aligning innovative, data-forward initiatives with Capital's mission, values, and strategic priorities. The VPSE oversees the following departments/areas: Academic success (Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Academic Coaching, and the Writing Center) Student Success (Student Success Coaching, Early Alerts/Interventions) Career Development Student & Community Engagement Clubs & Organizations Leadership Development Orientation & Transition Programs Parent and Family Programs Campus Activities Community and Civic Engagement (Cap Cupboard/Cap Closet and America Reads) Student Government Student Union Activities Wellness and Prevention Programs (Certified Peer Educators and The Mezz Fitness Center) Fraternity & Sorority Life Diversity and Inclusion (Smooth Transition and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Learning) Residence & Commuter Life ADA/Accessibility Services Title IX Student Conduct Global Education & International Student Support Services Center for Health & Wellness University Pastor & Religious Life
Partner with Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Athletics, and other divisions to promote a cohesive student experience centered on success, belonging, and purpose
Lead campus-wide efforts to drive high-impact, measurable strategies to improve student retention, persistence, and engagement, using data-forward insights and national best practices
Serve as a visible, trusted member of the President's Cabinet and a key voice for the student experience in institutional planning and decision-making
Oversee an integrated network of student success functions, including academic support, advising partnerships, persistence and retention initiatives, career development, counseling, wellness, and basic need for resources
Champion the holistic well-being of students through coordinated care models, proactive interventions, and programs that enhance belonging, identity development, and life skills
Ensure effective systems for early alerts, case management, and student support services to address barriers to student success
Work to identify and collaboratively address barriers to access for students, faculty, and staff with disabilities to build a more accessible campus and college experience
Foster a vibrant campus community that celebrates Capital's CapFam culture through residence life, student engagement, leadership development, athletics, faith and spiritual life, community engagement, and student organizations
Promote opportunities for civic engagement, experiential learning, and leadership that reinforce Capital's commitment to vocation, values, and learning through doing
Partner with students, faculty, and staff to enhance the culture of inclusion, safety, and respect on campus
Supervise and support all units within the Division of the Student Experience
Develop and manage budgets and staffing to ensure strategic use of resources and accountability for outcomes
Lead divisional assessment, planning, and continuous improvement processes that align with institutional KPIs and student success measures
Serve as a bridge-builder and convener across the University to strengthen communication, coordination, and care for students, especially with Dining Services, Public Safety, Information Technology, Facilities, and Athletics
Collaborate with Enrollment Management to ensure smooth transitions from admission through orientation, and with Academic Affairs to integrate co-curricular learning outcomes and experiential education
Represent the University externally with parents and families, community organizations, and professional associations to enhance Capital's visibility and reputation as a student-centered institution
Provide administrative support and guidance through a dotted line structure to the student experience areas at Capital Law School and Trinity Lutheran Seminary by collaborating with the deans of each area
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or related field
Minimum of eight years of progressive leadership experience in student affairs, student success, or related areas
Demonstrated record of advancing student engagement, retention, and well-being initiatives
Proven ability to lead diverse teams, manage complex budgets, and build collaborative, cross-divisional partnerships
Strong communication, data-informed decision-making, and crisis management skills
Deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging consistent with Capital's Lutheran heritage and values
Preferred
Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in higher education or related field
Experience as a senior student affairs officer or cabinet-level leader
Demonstrated success in developing retention and persistence strategies yielding measurable outcomes
Experience with high-impact practices, living-learning communities, and integrated student success models
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Family education benefits
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Free parking
Company
Capital University
Capital University is a private four-year undergraduate institution and graduate school.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jared Tice
President
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