Vice President of Student Affairs
Spelman Johnson

Franklin & Marshall College (F&M) is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social and cultural worlds in which they live. In the words of its mission statement, the College seeks to foster in its students qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

The campus is located in a residential neighborhood in Lancaster, PA, a vital, historic city in a county of over 500,000 residents, with easy access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, and Washington, D.C. Lancaster offers both a diverse, urban environment and lush, rolling farmland. Residents enjoy charming historic districts and historical landmarks, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and dining and shopping to suit every taste.

Reporting directly to President Barbara K. Altmann, and serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the vice president of student affairs is the senior-most student affairs officer of the College and provides vision and leadership to a dynamic and student-centered division of student affairs. The vice president works collaboratively with the provost and other members of the senior leadership team to create a campus culture that enhances the student experience, provides a safe and welcoming campus environment, and fosters a sense of community across campus.

The vice president provides direct supervision and leadership to: the Office of the Dean of Students; Athletics and Recreation; Office of Student Engagement and Leadership (OSEL); Office of Housing and Residence Life and College house oversight; Office of Student and Post-Graduate Development (OSPGD), including student employment; Student Wellness Center in partnership with Lancaster General Health /Penn Medicine; Office of Accessibility Services; Office of Wellness and Sexual Violence Prevention Education; Fraternity and Sorority life; Office of Faith and Meaning; Alice Drum women's center and LGBTQ+ support; and the Ware Institute for Civic Engagement.

The vice president will advocate for and champion students, build strong collaborative relationships across campus to coordinate a holistic educational experience for students, and cultivate strong leaders throughout the Division of Student Affairs. With a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the next vice president will manage personnel and budgets effectively; have the ability to mentor and inspire the professional development of staff; and provide leadership and guidance in response to crises. The next vice president will nurture a culture of continual improvement, championing a decision-making environment that is data-informed, student-centered, and outcomes-oriented, and will provide significant institutional and divisional leadership implementing F&M's bold strategic five-year plan Leveraging Excellence, Accelerating Discovery (L&AD). The vice president will have direct supervision of over 130 full-time and part-time professional staff and manage an annual budget of approximately $12 million not including managed endowed accounts.

A master's degree and significant, progressive senior level leadership in higher education administration and a commitment to residential liberal arts education is required. A doctoral or terminal degree is preferred. The successful candidate will possess an excellent track record of leadership and accountability in student affairs work, including in-depth familiarity in one or more areas within the student affairs portfolio and significant supervisory experience. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency; experience with change management; outstanding communication and relationship-building skills; strong team development, assessment, strategic planning, and fiscal competencies; and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Review of applications will begin March 16, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at www.spelmanjohnson.com/open-positions. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Anne-Marie Kenney, amk@spelmanjohnson.com. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

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Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

F&M centers diversity, equity, and inclusion as institutional values, transforming its culture to create a safe, welcoming, and equitable community in which all students, employees, and alumni will feel a sense of belonging and be heard.