Vice President for Student Development

Vice President for Student DevelopmentTrinity College of Florida | Trinity, FLPosition Type: Full-Time, Executive LeadershipReports To: PresidentAppointed By: Board of Trustees (upon recommendation of the President)Position OverviewTrinity College of Florida seeks an experienced, spiritually grounded executive to serve as the Vice President for Student Development. As a vital member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President serves as the chief student affairs officer, providing visionary leadership, pastoral care, and operational oversight for all facets of co-curricular life.The successful candidate will cultivate a thriving, Christ-centered campus community dedicated to holistic student formation—integrating spiritual vitality, academic persistence, personal character, and leadership development. The Vice President oversees housing, campus activities, student conduct, athletics, spiritual life, health and counseling services, campus safety, and auxiliary student services.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic & Executive LeadershipServe as an active member of the President’s Cabinet, contributing to institution-wide governance, strategic planning, policy formation, and institutional leadership as requested.Advise the President and serve as the administrative liaison to the Board of Trustees on matters concerning student life, campus culture, and student welfare.Formulate, allocate, and steward the Division of Student Development budget.Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional and student staff across all student development departments.Spiritual Formation & Campus CultureChampion a distinctly biblically grounded campus ethos, actively fostering discipleship, chapel participation, and spiritual maturity among the student body.Design and execute student leadership programs that emphasize servant leadership, character formation, and vocational clarity.Foster a welcoming, supportive campus climate that drives student engagement, belonging, and overall retention.Student Services & Operational OversightProvide administrative leadership and supervision across key operational areas:Residence Life & Housing: Room assignments, resident assistant mentoring, and living-learning community standards.Campus Life & Activities: Student Government Association (SGA), registered student organizations, campus social events, new student orientation, and commencement logistics.Student Care & Wellness: Health services, mental health counseling resources, and crisis response.Athletics & Recreation: Intercollegiate athletics and intramural sports programming.Campus Safety & Logistics: Campus safety/security, parking regulation enforcement, and institutional transportation.Student Conduct, Advocacy, & ComplianceAdminister the student conduct and restorative discipline process, upholding institutional community standards with grace, accountability, and student growth.Address and resolve complex student concerns, grievances, and personal emergencies.Ensure divisional compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations (e.g., Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA, and student safety protocols).Qualifications & CompetenciesSpiritual Commitment: A mature, personal commitment to Jesus Christ, an exemplary Christian testimony, and full, unreserved alignment with the mission, doctrinal statement, and community standards of Trinity College of Florida.Education: Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Leadership, Divinity, or a related field required; earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) strongly preferred.Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive administrative leadership experience in student affairs/student development, preferably within Christian higher education.Leadership & Care: Demonstrated ability to mentor college students, lead diverse teams, manage institutional budgets, and navigate sensitive behavioral and mental health crises.Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional relational, written, and public communication skills, with proven ability to build strong bridges across faculty, staff, parents, trustees, and the local community.Application InstructionsInterested candidates should submit the following materials:A comprehensive cover letter outlining leadership philosophy and fit for Trinity College of FloridaCurrent curriculum vitae or resumeA personal statement of Christian faith and testimonyContact information for three professional references and one pastoral referenceSend application materials to jackie.burden@trinitycollege.edu with the subject line “Application: VP for Student Development.”