Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging

Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging

Student Affairs

Job Summary
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, serves on the Student Affairs Leadership Team and provides executive leadership for Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging (SSIB) units, programs, services, and initiatives across Student Affairs. Serves as a leader on issues related to student success, student engagement, equitable practices, inclusion, and belonging by representing Student Affairs in various collaborations and partnerships both across campus and in the community. Represent the Vice Chancellor, as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative, programmatic, budgetary, facility, and staffing oversight for the following units: Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging Administration, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Inclusion & Belonging, Asian American Cultural Center; Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center; The Career Center; The Center for Civic Education & Justice; Fraternity and Sorority Affairs; Gender & Sexuality Resource Center; Illinois Leadership Center; Illinois Student Council/Student Trustee; International Education; La Casa Cultural Latina; The Michael L. Jefferies, Sr. Center for Access and Academic Success; Native American House; New Student & Family Experiences; Salaam Middle East & North Africa Cultural Center; Student Engagement (Student Organizations, Sustainability); Spirit and Traditions; Testing Center; and Women's Resources Center.
• Provide campus leadership with campus partners (including Student Affairs units, Enrollment Management, Office of Access, Civil Rights and Community, Office of the Provost, academic colleges, etc.) in developing strategic initiatives to enhance the recruitment, retention, persistence, graduation, career readiness and continued success of students, especially first-generation, marginalized, and historically underrepresented student populations.
• Provide leadership on policy development and implementation related to student success, student engagement, facility management (SSIB units), and risk management.
• Advocate and develop evidence-based policies and practices that foster a sense of belonging and cultivate an inclusive environment for students to learn, grow, develop, and succeed in a global context.
• Develop a campus-wide strategy for developing students' career readiness by leveraging and connecting curricular and co-curricular experiences.
• Promote opportunities for academic partnerships to enhance experiences between students and faculty.
• Promote assessment strategies to leverage data in decision making.
• Engage alumni and assist with soliciting gifts, grants, and contacts to help advance SSIB's mission.
• Serve on campus committees, taskforces, and steering groups.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree in Education, Student Development, Student Personnel, or related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience providing vision, leadership and management in higher education, with 7 years of progressive leadership experience.
• Experience in Student Affairs administration, specifically related to student success, engagement, equitable practices, inclusion, and belonging.
• Experience in supervising full-time professional staff.
• Ability to think strategically and problem solve related to emerging trends and issues in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in leading meetings and facilitating processes.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with students, faculty, staff and the public from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Experience in developing, presenting, and marketing of programs, workshops, classes, and trainings.
• Experience managing budgets with multiple funding sources.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, or related field.

Experience:

• Ability to navigate complex, decentralized collegiate/university organizational structures.
• Experience working with faculty to enhance the student experience.
• Managing student services facilities.
• Experience with assessment of programs and services.
• Experience with alumni relations and fundraising.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of student development theory, including marginalized and historically underrepresented student populations.
• Knowledge of strategies for recruitment, retention, persistence, and graduation of marginalized and historically underrepresented populations at a predominantly white institution.
• Knowledge of university policies and processes related to state and federal compliance.
• Effective communication skills that adapt to suit different audiences.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across the campus and the community.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 6/1/2026. The budgeted salary range for the position is $215,000 - $235,000.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on Wednesday March 11, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Please
make sure to upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at
least three professional references when
applying. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Keri Collins at [email protected] . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign - the state's flagship public university and one of the world's leading research institutions - every staff member helps shape what's next . Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you're empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence - where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [email protected] .

Requisition ID : 1034741

Job Category : Professional and Administrative

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