Associate Vice President Student Affairs & Dean of Students - Michigan State University

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Another Source is proud to partner with Michigan State University in the recruitment of two Associate Vice Presidents during a pivotal period of institutional momentum and transformation. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs, these roles will help define and strengthen Student Affairs at one of the nation’s leading public, R1, land‑grant institutions. 🌟 Associate Vice President for Inclusive Access & Belonging.

Lead a dynamic portfolio advancing access, engagement, and belonging for diverse student communities. This role requires a visible, relational leader who can build trust, navigate complex public‑sector dynamics, and champion student‑centered strategy in a large R1 environment. 🌟 Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students. Oversee the Dean of Students portfolio, including conduct and crisis response, fraternity & sorority life, student organizations, and major campus traditions.

This leader will strengthen infrastructure, modernize systems, and define a cohesive vision for Student Affairs. 📍 East Lansing, MI. If you’re energized by leading through complexity, building teams, and shaping student success at one of the nation’s premier public universities — let’s connect.

Another Source's client,
Michigan State University
, is recruiting an Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students to join their team in East Lansing, Michigan.

Here’s a little about Michigan State University: Michigan State University (MSU) is a top-tier public research university and a proud member of the Big Ten Conference, serving more than 50,000 students from all 50 states and over 130 countries. Known for its academic excellence, global impact, and commitment to student success, MSU combines world‑class research with a vibrant residential campus experience.

The Division of Student Affairs plays a central role in shaping the Spartan experience—fostering student engagement, development, accountability, well‑being, and community. MSU is deeply committed to creating an environment where students are supported holistically and where community standards and care go hand in hand.

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About this role: The Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students (AVP/DoS) serves as a key member of the Vice President for Student Affairs’ senior leadership team and is one of the university’s most visible student-facing leaders. This role provides strategic direction for student advocacy, care, accountability, engagement, and crisis response. As Dean of Students, you will lead a comprehensive portfolio that touches nearly every aspect of student life—from student conduct and crisis management to fraternity and sorority life, student engagement, major campus traditions, and student organization support.

You will serve as a steady and strategic institutional leader during critical and complex student situations, ensuring responses are timely, coordinated, trauma‑informed, and aligned with university values. This is an opportunity for a seasoned student affairs executive to shape institutional policy, strengthen systems of care and accountability, and elevate the student experience at one of the nation’s premier public universities.

• Provide visionary leadership for programs and services that advance student engagement, advocacy, care, and accountability.
• Partner with the Vice President for Student Affairs to shape divisional strategy and align priorities with university-wide goals.
• Serve as a visible and accessible advocate for students, addressing concerns and ensuring equitable, student-centered policies and practices.
• Lead the development and implementation of policies that enhance student learning, well-being, personal responsibility, and community standards.
• Apply evidence-based practices and student development theory to strengthen programs and identify innovative approaches to student support.
• Serve as the institutional decision-maker for student and registered student organization conduct…