Associate Vice President For Student Affairs
Coastal Carolina University · Conway, SC
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 9, 2026
Job Description
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Classification Title
Associate Vice President
Classification Code
UC61
Pay Grade
0
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject to Credit Check
No
Internal Title
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Department
Student Affairs
Position Type
POTH - Slotted Other
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Basis
12 mo.
Hours per week
37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule
M-TH 8:00AM-5:00PM; F 8:00AM-12:30PM
Job Details
Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA), the AVP is a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team and has major responsibility for the overall direction and management of the programs and services under their leadership.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122601. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required: Master's degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 8-10 years of work experience, including progressively responsible positions within an educational setting and significant management experience in student affairs or a similar setting. Proven experience in developing leaders, supervising teams, and managing budgets in a complex environment is essential.
Preferred: Doctorate Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Provide visionary leadership, supervision and strategic direction for a comprehensive suite of student affairs services, programs, and initiatives aimed at promoting student success. Ensure these services contribute to a healthy campus community.
• Provide administrative and budgetary oversight as well as overall supervision, training, and accountability for the departments in their portfolio. Ensure funding model for portfolio aligns with goals, advocate for additional funding as needed, and utilize assessment data to make appropriate increases and/or reductions across areas within portfolio.
• Develop, implement, and assess policies and procedures, comprehensive programs and services that address the needs of the campus community. Foster innovation in the student experience, promoting data-driven strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with institutional goals. Ensure efficient allocation of resources, financial accountability, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community partners. Foster collaborative relationships to support student success and well-being, and represent the university in various forums to advocate for student needs and institutional priorities.
• Act as a thought leader in the areas of student transitions and support, leadership, engagement, fraternity and sorority life, and career development interpreting and upholding federal, state, and university policies. Advocate for student needs and promote student success.
Associate Vice President (UC61/61122519/FTE-S01194P), full-time position with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with education, training and experience. Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master's degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other "protected veteran," as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 8-10 years of work experience, including progressively responsible positions within an educational setting and significant management experience in student affairs or a similar setting. Proven experience in developing leaders, supervising teams, and managing budgets in a complex environment is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
An in-depth understanding of student development, leadership principles and fiscal management. Understanding of the dynamics within a college/university setting; knowledge of student needs; strong project management and problem-solving skills; ability to organize material, analyze data, and prepare reports and recommendations; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships, with a commitment to work as part of a university-wide community; demonstrated commitment to fostering a collaborative and respectful campus environment.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FTE-S01194P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
01/06/2027
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
09/09/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122601
Job Duties
Posting Summary
Classification Title
Associate Vice President
Classification Code
UC61
Pay Grade
0
Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines
No
Subject to Credit Check
No
Internal Title
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Department
Student Affairs
Position Type
POTH - Slotted Other
Full or Part Time
Full-Time
Basis
12 mo.
Hours per week
37.5 hours per week
Normal Work Schedule
M-TH 8:00AM-5:00PM; F 8:00AM-12:30PM
Job Details
Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs (VPSA), the AVP is a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team and has major responsibility for the overall direction and management of the programs and services under their leadership.
How to Apply: Interested candidates may apply online at
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122601. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Required: Master's degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 8-10 years of work experience, including progressively responsible positions within an educational setting and significant management experience in student affairs or a similar setting. Proven experience in developing leaders, supervising teams, and managing budgets in a complex environment is essential.
Preferred: Doctorate Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Provide visionary leadership, supervision and strategic direction for a comprehensive suite of student affairs services, programs, and initiatives aimed at promoting student success. Ensure these services contribute to a healthy campus community.
• Provide administrative and budgetary oversight as well as overall supervision, training, and accountability for the departments in their portfolio. Ensure funding model for portfolio aligns with goals, advocate for additional funding as needed, and utilize assessment data to make appropriate increases and/or reductions across areas within portfolio.
• Develop, implement, and assess policies and procedures, comprehensive programs and services that address the needs of the campus community. Foster innovation in the student experience, promoting data-driven strategies, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with institutional goals. Ensure efficient allocation of resources, financial accountability, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with internal and external stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community partners. Foster collaborative relationships to support student success and well-being, and represent the university in various forums to advocate for student needs and institutional priorities.
• Act as a thought leader in the areas of student transitions and support, leadership, engagement, fraternity and sorority life, and career development interpreting and upholding federal, state, and university policies. Advocate for student needs and promote student success.
Associate Vice President (UC61/61122519/FTE-S01194P), full-time position with benefits. Salary will be commensurate with education, training and experience. Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.
Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master's degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.
The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other "protected veteran," as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree in a relevant field and have a minimum of 8-10 years of work experience, including progressively responsible positions within an educational setting and significant management experience in student affairs or a similar setting. Proven experience in developing leaders, supervising teams, and managing budgets in a complex environment is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate Degree in a relevant field is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
An in-depth understanding of student development, leadership principles and fiscal management. Understanding of the dynamics within a college/university setting; knowledge of student needs; strong project management and problem-solving skills; ability to organize material, analyze data, and prepare reports and recommendations; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships, with a commitment to work as part of a university-wide community; demonstrated commitment to fostering a collaborative and respectful campus environment.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FTE-S01194P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
01/06/2027
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
09/09/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122601
Job Duties
Additional Details
- City
- Conway
- State
- South Carolina
- Country
- US
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