Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, the Associate Vice President (AVP) for Residential Life and Integrated Learning plays a pivotal, high-impact role as a senior leader within the Division of Student Affairs and a key member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT). This inspiring and student-focused changemaker will lead a vibrant and diverse portfolio—including Student Housing, Student Leadership Development, the Pam Rector Center for Service and Action, Campus Recreation and Student Facilities—while driving innovative, integrated learning experiences across the co-curricular landscape. It's a role where bold vision meets meaningful student engagement.

The AVP provides strategic leadership, fiscal oversight, and high-level management across these areas to foster a seamless and holistic educational experience that integrates academic, personal, and ethical growth. The AVP will work closely with Academic Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Facilities Management, and other key university units to connect classroom learning with co-curricular and residential life experiences.

Aligned with LMU’s Jesuit, Catholic, and Marymount values, this position champions integrated learning, cura personalis (care for the whole person), and a culture of inclusion and community engagement.

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Provide strategic direction and supervision for a portfolio of departments serving over 3,000 residential students and thousands more engaged in leadership, service, and recreation initiatives.
• Advance a unified vision for residential life and integrated learning that enhances student success, belonging, retention, and graduation.
• Serve as a key divisional strategist for building a vibrant campus community that bridges academic and student life.
• Manage departmental budgets, strategic planning, and program development.
• Collaborate with the Business Operations Manager to maintain sound financial practices and resource stewardship.

Residential Life and Student Housing

• Supervise the Director of Student Housing and provide oversight of all policies, staffing, and long-term planning related to the residential experience.
• Ensure commitment to operational excellence in housing assignments, occupancy management, and customer service.
• Partner to strengthen faculty engagement through Living Learning Communities (LLCs), faculty-in-residence programs, and co-curricular collaborations with Academic Affairs.
• Support off-campus housing experience and neighborhood relations.
• Serve as university lead for residential crisis response, student concerns, and emergency preparedness in housing.

Supervision of Key Co-Curricular Units

• Provide strategic supervision and direction to the directors of key departments that shape student engagement, well-being, leadership, and service. These departments are distinct in focus but united in their contribution to LMU’s mission of developing the whole person through integrated co-curricular learning.
• Supervise the Director of Campus Recreation and Student Facilities, providing leadership and guidance to advance wellness, belonging, and student leadership through recreational sports, fitness programming, and student-centered facilities that serve the entire campus community.
• Supervise the Director of the Pam Rector Center for Service and Action, ensuring the continued growth of LMU’s flagship center for community engagement. Support mission-aligned initiatives such as service, immersion programs, and advocacy.
• Supervise the Director of Student Leadership Development, guiding the strategic development of student leadership, registered student organizations (including fraternities and sororities), leadership formation, and student programming.
• Provide oversight and alignment across these departments to ensure they contribute to an integrated, vibrant student life experience that supports LMU’s values and educational priorities.

Integrated Learning & Cross-Divisional Collaboration

• Lead integrated learning efforts that connect co-curricular programs to the academic mission through collaborative partnerships with faculty.
• Support assessment and outcomes measurements related to learning, student development, and holistic education.
• Support staff shaping initiatives and programs that empower students to connect their intellectual, leadership, service, and wellness journeys.

Crisis Management & Emergency Preparedness

• Serve on the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and advise executive leadership during crises.
• Coordinate incident response strategies, including those involving residential students, crisis management, and campus safety.
• Build relationships with key partners such as Public Safety, Facilities, General Counsel, and University Communications.

Divisional Leadership and Community Relations:

• Actively engage in divisional fundraising and alumni relations efforts to enhance student experience initiatives.
• Represent the division on various committees.
• Promote the university by participating in community, state, and national events or meetings.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

As the Associate Vice President for at Loyola Marymount University, you will be a visionary and student-centered leader, well-versed in higher education and student affairs. Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model professional, responsible, accountable and ethical conduct high standards. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service. The successful candidate will also possess the following qualifications:

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, or a related field is required; doctorate preferred. The incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to keep abreast of regulation/policy changes.
• At least seven (7) years of progressive leadership experience, including five (5) years in a director-level role or above.
• Supervisory Experience: At least five (5) years of experience supervising and mentoring full-time student affairs professionals. Experience supervising and managing the delivery of student success services efficiently; effectively synthesizing information from various sources to be used in management decisions.
• Residential Life and Housing: At least five (3-5) years of experience within residential life and student housing operations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience within campus recreation, student leadership development, or related areas.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and enforce University policies. Skill in interpersonal relations and a demonstrated ability to understand and work with diverse groups, including faculty, staff, parents and students.
• Experience with crisis management, student conduct, and supporting students in high-impact and high-stakes situations.
• Expertise in leading cross-functional teams, budget management, strategic planning, and operational oversight.
• Strong commitment to integrated learning, co-curricular education, and collaboration with academic units.
• Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.
• Highly developed organizational and leadership skills, including conflict management and mediation; completing administrative tasks; prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.