Rollins College Vice President for Student Affairs Winter Park, FL

Active Searches Vice President for Student Affairs Company: Rollins College Location: Winter Park, FL Date Posted: November 04, 2026 Express Interest Download Position Profile (PDF) Make a Nomination Make a Nomination x Share: Rollins College invites an accomplished, forward-looking leader to serve as its next Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) and help shape a bold new chapter in the student experience. At a moment of institutional ambition and strategic renewal, the Vice President will champion student success, belonging and mattering, well-being, and career readiness while uniting a talented division around a clear, evidence-based vision. Working in close partnership with academic affairs, enrollment management, the college’s three schools, and the broader Winter Park and Orlando communities, this highly visible leader will pair warmth and accessibility with sound judgment, financial acumen, knowledge of best practices, and the resolve to translate ideas into action to help strengthen retention, steward resources, develop staff, and ensure that every Rollins student can thrive on campus and beyond. At Rollins College, the Division of Student Affairs is committed to the holistic development of students and to creating transformative educational experiences that extend beyond the classroom. As Student Affairs educators, the Division’s work is grounded in established and vetted theories of student development, evidence-based practices, and educational models that support students’ well-being and intellectual, personal, social, and ethical growth. The Division of Student Affairs at Rollins College advances the mission of the College in strong collaboration with Academic Affairs by co-creating and maintaining an environment that fosters intellectual, social, and personal learning and growth for students. The VPSA must be a skilled steward of resources who aligns people, programs, and budgets with institutional priorities. They are an experienced student affairs executive leader with broad portfolio expertise, regulatory fluency, financial acumen, and a deep commitment to college students. The Division’s work is guided by national standards and ethical principles for the field of Student Affairs. Student Affairs educators engage students in empathetic learning, support the development of coherent values, establish and communicate high expectations for meaningful and critical exchange, and use systematic inquiry to strengthen student learning and institutional effectiveness. The Division strives to use resources equitably in support of the College’s missions and goals, build educational partnerships that advance student learning, wellness, and foster supportive and inclusive communities. These principles provide a foundation for how the Division advances its vision as Student Affairs educators at Rollins College. At the heart of the Division’s work is a commitment to cultivating transformative experiences that challenge and support students as they pursue their best selves by equipping them to lead sustainable, meaningful, and purpose-driven lives. Through intentional engagement and mentorship, and by creating meaningful opportunities for growth, the Division of Student Affairs contributes to the distinctive educational experience that defines Rollins. The Division’s work reflects Rollins’ commitment to educating students who seek not only to learn, but also to initiate change, make a difference, and lead lives of purpose and impact. In partnership with colleagues across the College, the Division works to create the conditions in which every student can belong, thrive, and engage in a transformative Rollins education. Nominations and applications should be submitted electronically as soon as possible. The Rollins VPSA Search Committee will begin to evaluate applications in December 2026. Although applications will be welcomed until the time a new VPSA is selected, candidates should submit materials by Monday, December 21, 2026, to ensure full consideration. DSG Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, led by Susan VanGilder, Managing Director, and Danielle Mebert, Managing Associate.