Description
Winthrop University, a public university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its associate vice president for student affairs/dean of students. This is an on-site leadership role.
Winthrop is a four-year, top-ranked, mid-sized public regional comprehensive university thatprovides personalized and challenging undergraduate, graduate, and professional education programs of national caliber in a variety of on-campus and onlineprogramsand modalities.Their historic and scenic campus is located inRock Hill, SC, just 20 minutes south of Charlotte, NC.
Reporting to the vice president for student affairs, the associate vice president/dean of students (AVP/DOS) provides visionary, administrative, and programmatic oversight to the community life units within the student affairs division. The AVP/DOS is second in command and is a member of the student affairs executive team. They directly supervise the assistant dean /director of
residence life, assistant dean of students (care), director of student conduct, the director of the office of accessibility, and an administrative assistant. The AVP/DOS manages a budget of over $3M.
Qualifications
Requirements include a master's degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or a related field, seven years of progressive leadership experience in higher education or student affairs, and proven ability to manage multiple departments/services, including residence life and housing. Demonstrated commitment to student success and retention, with hands-on experience managing student conduct and Title IX compliance, supporting students of concern, and navigating challenges that may impede academic progress. Experience managing ADA/disability regulations, threat assessment protocols, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Proficiency with Maxient or a similar case management system. Budgeting experience in a similarly complex organizational structure. Preferred qualifications include ten years of experience in higher education, proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based software, and experience advising a student government or a similar group.
Application and Nomination
Winthrop University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 21, 2025, and continuing until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/associate-vice-president-for-student-affairs-dean-of-students/. The salary range is $124,000-$130,000, and the anticipated start time is March/April 2026.
- Contact Laura Puckett-Boler at lpb@spelmanandjohnson.com for confidential inquiries.
- Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.
Visit the Winthrop University website at https://www.winthrop.edu/
Winthrop University recognizes that employees are the essential resource of the institution. Winthrop is committed to the principles of equal employment. It is the policy of the University that all personnel related decisions be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, age (fortyplus / 40+), protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
This policy applies to all personnel actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, classification/compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoffs, recall from layoffs, and educational, social, or recreational programs of this institution. In addition, Title II of the Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on genetic information in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. GINA also restricts employers' acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information. Genetic information includes information about genetic tests of applicants, employees, or their family members; the manifestation of diseases or disorders in family members (family medical history); and requests for or receipt of genetic services by applicants, employees, or their family members.
The President of the University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and is ultimately responsible for the development and implementation of equal employment policies. Specific authority and responsibility for administering equal employment has been delegated to the Vice President for Human Resources, Employee Diversity, and Wellness, who administers related policies and procedures in collaboration with the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and their respective staff members. Full cooperation of all administrators, managers, supervisors, and other employees in achieving the goal of equal employment is expected. No one will be subjected to, and the University prohibits, any form of discipline or retaliation for reporting, pursuing, or cooperating in the investigation of complaints of employment discrimination that are consistent with this policy. Equal employment opportunity is an integral part of the mission and purpose of the University.
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