Vice President for Student Success

• Associated Students of Montana State University (ASMSU) Student Government (Advisory)
• Admissions
• Dean of Students
  • Student Engagement
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life
  • Parent & Family Programming
  • Disability Services
  • Off Campus Student Life
• Financial Aid
• Leadership Institute
• Registrar
• Student Wellness
  • Campus Recreation
  • Basic Needs
  • Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Health Advancement
  • Student Health Services
• Veteran Services

• Provides leadership and administration for Student Success and its units.
• Fosters collaboration between Student Success and Academic Affairs, as well as all other university units.
• Inspires and mentors the Directors and staff of the offices within Student Success to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Serves as the University’s final appellate and authority on decisions involving student conduct sanctions, safety admissions standards, leaves of absence, Financial Aid, etc.
• Establishes and implements short and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures.
• Prioritizes initiatives in accordance with the University strategic plan and oversees the development and successful completion of strategic and operational plans.
• Advocates on behalf of students.
• Fosters collaborative relationships among students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Assists in crafting a welcoming and vibrant campus culture that promotes the academic achievement and personal development of all students.
• Monitors and evaluates operations, staff, programs, support services and activities to ensure areas are efficient and effective in achieving University goals while being student-centered; initiates changes required for improvement.
• Maintains an awareness of student needs in order to develop, implement, and coordinate programs to address those needs.
• Maintains a visible profile on campus and engages with the faculty, student, alumni, and staff communities.
• Ensures compliance with federal/state regulations and university policies.
• Serves on the President’s Executive Team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Be a dynamic and gifted leader who will build on Montana State University’s strengths as a Land-Grant institution and advance its mission with vision and energy.
• Possess or learn a broad knowledge of the multiple and diverse units in the Student Success Division.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of personal integrity and the willingness to listen and learn.
• Possess or learn knowledge of governmental programs, agencies, and laws that specifically address university and student issues, including compliance with Federal rules and laws such as Title IV, Title IX, the Clery Act, and FERPA.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the support of innovative and best practices in Student Affairs.
• Possess the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, public officials and alumni.
• Possess the ability to think intuitively, make effective decisions, and take independent action.
• Be skilled at communicating – in writing and through public speaking – with enthusiasm and effectiveness with a wide range of constituents from students and parents to presidents, faculty, legislators, and the media.
• Demonstrate a record of, and commitment to, promoting equal opportunity among students, faculty and staff.

• In accordance with MSU policy, hiring will be conditional upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
• This position is located in an office environment with daily interactions with student, staff and faculty, and is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Travel to off-campus locations may be required.
• This position is subject to evening hours and weekends.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.