The Search for a Vice President and Dean of Student Life

Augustana College welcomes applications and nominations for the position of Vice President and Dean of Student Life, to begin service in August 2018. For full consideration for this position, submit application by May 10, 2018.

Augustana awards the bachelor of arts in about 90 majors and related academic programs. The college has had a Phi Beta Kappa chapter since 1950, and is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. President Steven C. Bahls is Augustana’s eighth president. 

The college’s Augustana 2020 strategic plan includes four strategic directions: 1) Enhanced Preparation; 2) Integrated Experiences; 3) Affordability and Value; and 4) Diversity and Inclusion. The second of these—Integrated Experiences—reaffirms the college’s focus as a residential liberal arts college that provides an education intentionally designed to strengthen connections between student learning and student life.

As an excellent liberal arts college that will continue to thrive throughout the 21st century, Augustana seeks a Vice President and Dean of Student Life who is committed to pursuing the college’s strategic goals, to promoting a safe and healthy campus that is welcoming and inclusive of all students who want to learn here, and to supporting co-curricular programs that advance the college’s mission and character.

The work of the Vice President and Dean of Student Life is especially connected to advancing the college’s strategic priority to integrate all aspects of this holistic, values-laden education and experience for all of our students. Therefore, the successful candidate for the position of Vice President and Dean and Student Life will be a collaborative, energetic leader with significant and proven experience in the field of student life, who is passionate about continually pursuing the highest standards for student growth and success.

This search is being conducted through Spelman Johnson. See their website for a full description and PDF of the search profile. 

The process of candidacy

Review of applications will begin May 4, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled. Send résumé and cover letter to Spelman Johnson by May 4.

You also may email your expression of interest or a nomination to Mark Hall at Spelman Johnson, mah@spelmanjohnson.com, by May 4.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895.