Job Description

Job Posting:

JR102294 Associate Vice President of Student Affairs (Open)

Department:

Student Affairs VP Office, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

11-09-2026

Close Date:

$165,000 to $180,000

Job Description:

Job Summary

This position serves as the Deputy Chief Student Affairs Officer for the University, the primary delegate and proxy for the Vice President for Student Affairs. The role will supervise the following departments and teams within the division: Dean of Students/SU Cares, Student Conduct, Student Health Services, Counseling Center, and TRIO. These departments present areas of potential significant litigation for higher education institutions and are also subject to increasingly higher levels of regulatory oversight and compliance by local, state, and federal agencies. Working in close partnership with the General Counsel and the VPSA, the AVPSA will be a legal and policy expert who will develop, manage and serve as the lead for student policy for the division, responsible for designing, drafting, and implementing divisional and institutional policies related to students and their success (ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations) and assessing and addressing institutional risk. The AVPSA also develops, supervises, and assesses key functions for the division, including divisional strategic planning, student outcomes research, and budget and human resources management for the division, as well as the supervision of student staff.

Authority and Accountability

As noted above, the position reports to the VPSA and will serve as the Deputy Chief Student Affairs Officer, supervising approximately 20 professional (including heads of departments/units) and student staff members. The AVPSA will oversee the comprehensive budget and human resources functions for Student Affairs and will have direct budgetary responsibility and authority for the following departments and teams within the division: Dean of Students/SU Cares, Student Accountability and Community Standards (Conduct), Student Health Services, Counseling Center, and three federal grant programs under TRIO.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, Legal Studies/Law, Social Work or related field
• 10 years of related experience in education, law/policy, social work or a related field
• Experience managing complex budgets
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing diverse teams
• Demonstrated experience drafting, implementing and overseeing policy and overseeing risk management efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Education, Law, Social Work or a related field
• Experience conducting strategic planning and assessment efforts

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by November 23, 2026. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.