Vice President for Student Affairs

Located in Rindge, NH, Franklin Pierce University (FPU) is close to Boston and New York City yet provides the natural beauty and safety of a lakeside rural campus, with access to outdoors activities, the arts, excellent educational options for families, and more. The University possesses strengths such as a welcoming and inclusive community, growing health professions-related undergraduate and graduate programs on campus, online, and at four Centers across the U.S., a personalized and highly supportive approach to learning combined with a career-readiness model including internship elements, and the reputation as an NCAA Division II athletics powerhouse.

FPU is seeking a Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) to lead and manage support of 900 undergraduate residential students at the main campus in Rindge, many of whom are student-athletes, and over 600 graduate students at our Academic Centers in Texas, Arizona, and two locations in New Hampshire. As a member of the President’s Council, and reporting to the President, the VPSA is responsible for management of all student life-related elements, as well as development of a vision and plan for student services programming that aids in growth and development of students, initiatives to support student retention, policy development, compliance with Title IX, and budget development and management. Key divisions within Student Affairs include Student Health & Wellness, Conduct, Student Housing and Residential Life, Multicultural Program and Services, Counseling Services, and Campus Safety. The VPSA will build and maintain collaborative working relationships with all divisions at FPU as well as with the local community. The VPSA will intentionally promote a campus climate that supports mutual respect, inclusivity, and high academic, personal, and social standards. The full-time start date is July 15, 2026, but can be flexible for the right candidate.

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required, with a master's or doctorate/terminal degree in Student Personnel, Higher Education Leadership or a similar discipline preferred. Appropriate years of experience in student affairs administration is desired along with evidence of currency in student affairs issues, preferably at a four-year, residential college/university. This role requires some travel locally for University purposes.

Relocation is available, and while this is primarily an on-campus position, a flexible work schedule is possible. FPU offers competitive wages and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, educational benefits (for employee and qualifying dependents), pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, travel discounts, 160 hours of paid time off (PTO), with additional paid sick time for your well-being, and paid holidays. Candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references (references will not be checked until the finalist stage of the search). FPU is committed to enhancing the diversity of its community in many realms and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Find out more at www.franklinpierce.edu.