Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Student Affairs
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
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Pay Range: $92.38 - $137.65 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. This role has a corresponding incentive plan based on multiple factors. incentive compensation and additional benefits can be found on our Rush benefits page
Summary:
The Vice Provost of Student Affairs at Rush University provides leadership and oversight of the division of student affairs and manages a suite of support services, programs, policies and regulatory requirements that serve to positively impact student success across all colleges. The Vice Provost for Student Affairs (VPSA) exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Under the supervision of the Provost, the VPSA will provide strategic and visionary management of the following areas: Offices of Accessibility, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Diversity & Community Engagement, Student Health and Student Life and Engagement and serves as the University's liaison for the bookstore.
Required Job Qualifications:
• Graduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a relevant field with extensive experience (7+ years) managing student development within higher education; Terminal degree (PhD, EdD) preferred
• Strongly prefer experience as a leader in Student Affairs or Enrollment Management.
• At least (2+ years) of experience should include direct management and oversight of two or more of the key university functions.
• Strong foundational understanding of higher education accrediting agencies: Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), Department of Education (ED).
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships and collaborate in the broad network of RUSH
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction and to work as part of a team.
• Strong management and leadership development skills
• Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines
• Strong attention to details.
• Proficient with Student Information Systems, National Student Clearinghouse, Academic Transcripts, Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Sound background in policies, regulatory requirements and student practices not limited to: AACRAO, FERPA, ADA, Title IX, Clery,
Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Student crisis management experience
• Strategic leadership and budget management
• Strong Student needs assessment experience
• Experience in an academic medical center
• Experience in complex University environments
• 8-10 years of advanced higher education management experience with significant student affairs involvement
Competencies:
• Highly motivated, self-confident individual with a desire to learn and improve
• Assessment driven and results-oriented
• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds, beliefs and experiences
• The ability to effectively leverage digital tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, fluid university environment
Responsibilities:
• Manages the budget and fiscal portfolio for the division of student affairs
• Strengthens protocols for scholarship management, financial disbursements and assistance to students
• Develops annual divisional goals and strategic plans to support the overall University student experience
• Provides leadership over the University's academic registration, enrollment, and orientation functions
• Routinely reviews reports to assess student engagement: LOA's, withdrawals, complaints, etc.
• Safeguards student records in compliance with University and external record retention policies
• Oversees all aspects of commencement ceremony and affiliated activities (ie, gradfest, brunch, etc.)
• Applies comprehensive understanding of FERPA, Title IX, VAWA, Clery Act, and Campus SaVE programs
• Ensures institutional compliance and access with ADA, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act and relevant laws
• Serves as the centralized resource to document and triage student complaints to meet federal compliance
• Proactively elicits feedback from University leaders and stakeholders to calibrate student support priorities
• Performs crisis intervention to assist students and institution with navigating complex and sensitive matters
• Interprets and implements student policies, regulations and procedures to ensure compliance with various local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies
• Authors and publishes the University's biennial Drug Free School and Communities Act report
• Serves as university leadership sponsor for the University's student governing body, Student Senate
• Manages the approval and publication of the University's academic calendar process
• Reviews and negotiates the student health insurance plan on an annual basis
• Ensures that the University catalog is published and approved by deans, provost and president
• Monitors data to ensure student vaccinations meet internal and external regulatory health requirements
• Represents Rush University students' interest on a number of committees, hearings and meetings
• Partners with the RUSH Wellness office to support students' mental, physical and emotional health
• Leads high quality student-centric and diverse engagement experiences through co-curricular opportunities
• Leverages data from surveys, assessments, focus groups, and other tools to improve student experience
• Serves as a key member of the HICS team when a student emergency or crisis situation occurs
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate personnel to ensure superior support for students
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.