Job Description

Job Location 2100 W University Ave - WICHITA, KS 67213 Position Type Full Time Education Level Graduate Degree Travel Percentage Negligible Job Category Executive

Friends University seeks a mission-driven and student-centered leader to serve as the Vice President of Student Life. Reporting to the President, the VPSL provides leadership for daily operations and programs that support student engagement and wellbeing outside the classroom. Areas of oversight include Residence Life, Student Engagement, Student Conduct, Inclusion & International Student Services, and Career Services.

The VPSL fosters a collaborative, caring environment that supports student development, belonging, and success. The role manages professional staff, coordinates responses to student concerns and campus incidents, contributes to policy implementation, budget management, and ensures Student Life operations reflect the university’s Christian mission, vision, and RISE values. The VPSL maintains strong partnerships across campus to enhance the student experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Organizational Leadership, or a related field
• 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in Student Life or Student Affairs, budgeting, and policy development
• Demonstrated ability to supervise professional staff, work collaboratively, and support a diverse student population
• Strong commitment to Christian faith, mission, and values
• Excellent communication, organizational, and technology skills

Request a full position description at HR@friends.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.