The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Student Affairs is a key leader within the Division, providing strategic direction and oversight for a comprehensive student engagement portfolio. The AVP ensures programs, initiatives, and events are intentionally designed and responsive to student needs, while leading and managing staff who develop initiatives that foster student success. While this position will remain open until filled, priority will be given to applications received prior to November 7, 2025. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to us sharing your personal information with Spelman Johnson, a third-party search firm engaged to assist with our recruitment process. This firm will review your application materials and may contact you directly for screening purposes. Your information will be handled in accordance with all applicable data protection laws and our privacy policy. Applications can also be submitted directly to Spelman Johnson at

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides overall vision, leadership, and direction to develop and sustain a student-centered team and program within the Division and University, delivering initiatives that promote student success 2. Leads and provides direct and indirect supervision of professional staff who are responsible for initiatives and resources for multiple departments, as directed by leadership 3. Through centralized communication with campus partners, oversees the coordination and collaborative efforts among the various offices of the Division of Student Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Academic Deans, and other colleagues 4. Provides leadership in the areas of planning, human resources, policy development, operational, facility, and budgetary aspects for all reporting units 5. Continuously evaluate assigned areas to drive ongoing improvements, implement necessary changes, and introduce new interventions or services as needed 6. Engages in ongoing benchmarking of best practices to ensure strong evidence-based services and programs 7. Develops short- and long-term goals for the areas of direct supervision to successfully implement and achieve Divisional goals and objectives 8. Defines measurable outcomes for programs and services, assesses results, and prepares reports as needed 9. Ensures compliance with local, state, and/or federal agencies as related to the programs and services within the offices 10. Leads strategic initiatives that advance division priorities as outlined by the Vice President

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Student Affairs, Higher Education Leadership, Behavioral Sciences, or other related fields

Required Experience Ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in higher education in the practice of University/College Student Affairs, to include rising levels of responsibility within the field

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated success in managing complex student-focused programs and initiatives Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale programs and events

Preferred Educational Qualifications Terminal degree, such as a PhD, EdD, or JD, in a related field of study

Preferred Experience Previous experience in senior student affairs leadership

Proposed Salary

The salary range is $120,00 to $130,000 per year.Offers are based on relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .