Greenwood Asher & Associates invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Student Affairs at Radford University. The University seeks an innovative, caring, and deeply student-centered leader to serve as its next Vice President for Student Affairs.
Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President will serve as the University’s chief student affairs officer and provide strategic leadership for a comprehensive division committed to advancing the full student experience. This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking student affairs executive to help shape a vibrant, inclusive, and engaging campus environment where students are known, supported, challenged, and inspired. The Vice President will foster a culture in which students discover their voice, build confidence, develop purpose, and create meaningful pathways to academic achievement, personal growth, and lives of service and impact.
Key Responsibilities
The Vice President for Student Affairs will provide strategic and operational leadership across areas including:
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
Preferred:
Application and Nomination Process
Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Radford University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by September 18, 2026.
Please submit application materials through the GA&A candidate portal. Applications should include a letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position and a current CV or résumé. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged.
The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made.
Salary Range: $201,000 - $260,000 (depending on experience)
Inquiries and nominations should be directed to:
Jeremy Duff
Vice President for Executive Search
jeremyduff@greenwoodsearch.com
Ann Bailey
Assistant Vice President of Executive Search
Radford University is committed to providing an environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community and is free from harassment and discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities, or based on any other status protected by law. Per federal Title IX regulations, as well as other federal and state regulations, Radford University prohibits discrimination and harassment in its educational programs and activities, on the basis of sex or any other protected class, by individuals subject to its control or supervision. This requirement to not discriminate in the educational program or activity of Radford University extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of federal Title IX regulations may be referred to Radford University's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.
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Radford University is a comprehensive university of 7,837 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment, and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom.
The University offers 75 bachelor's degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 27 master's programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 21 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master's certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men's and women's varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development, and community service.