Prospectus: Vice President for Student Life

JANUARY 2021

Search for Vice President for Student Life

University of the Pacific C ALIF OR NI A'S P R I VAT E UNI V ER SI T Y OF C HOICE University of the Pacific is a nationally

in California’s state capital is home to the

ranked comprehensive university and

McGeorge School of Law, the new School of

California’s first chartered institution of

Health Sciences and an array of graduate

higher learning. Established in 1851, Pacific

programs while the renowned Dugoni School

has nearly 6,300 students and 10 schools

of Dentistry is based on the downtown

and colleges across three campuses in

San Francisco Campus. Pacific takes pride

northern California. The majority of students

in providing the highly personalized and

and the Division 1 athletics program are

caring educational, social and residential

based on the Stockton Campus, often

environments of a small college combined

cited as one of the nation’s most beautiful

with the choices and opportunities of a

college campuses. The Sacramento Campus

major comprehensive university.

Top 2% In alumni earnings (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)

14:1 Student/faculty ratio

#

18

Best Universities in the West (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education, 2021)

A B OU T PACIFIC

The University has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the nation.

University of the Pacific was established

rankings designate University of the

graduate and accelerated professional

in 1851 as California's first chartered

Pacific as a Top 100 national university

degree programs: Arthur A. Dugoni

institution of higher learning. It has a

and #18 Best University in the West.

School of Dentistry, College of the

history of firsts including California’s first music conservatory and California’s first university to open its doors to women.

The university has three campuses— in Sacramento, San Francisco, and Stockton—placing us in three of the most diverse cities in the nation with some of the fastest growing and most dynamic industries in the country. The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education

University of the Pacific’s mission is to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience integrating liberal arts and professional education and preparing individuals for lasting achievement and responsible leadership in their careers and communities. We strive to accomplish this goal through ten schools, offering undergraduate,

Pacific (natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, fine arts, performing arts), Benerd College (education), Conservatory of Music, Eberhardt School of Business, Graduate School, McGeorge School of Law, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, and Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy.

Student Body Profile

873 Sacramento

4,692 Stockton

3,524 Undergraduate 1,645 Professional

1,094 Graduate

698 San Francisco ENROLLMEN T BY C AMP U S

52% Female

48% Male

7.9% 5.4%

0.3% 2.1% 37.10%

20.6%

UND ERGR ADUAT E E T HNICI T Y BR E AK DOW N Native American Asian/Pacific Islander Black/non-Hispanic Hispanic White/non-Hispanic Multi-ethnic International

22.8%

3.7%

Unknown/Other

GEND ER

23

AV ER AGE CL AS S SI Z E

14:1

S T UD EN T/ FACULT Y R AT IO

Our Values We have high academic standards with a focus on teaching, scholarship and experiential learning.

We invest in individualized attention and long-term relationships that build human potential.

We are committed to learning from and enhancing our communities.

We share a sense of purpose and pride in what we accomplish together.

We respect all individuals and embrace the richness that our diversity brings to us as an educational community.

We recognize and honor differences, creativity and bridging what is distinct to create an inclusive environment.

We demonstrate integrity in our actions.

We strive to always do the right thing and hold ourselves and others accountable.

We demonstrate authentic respect for others and a willingness to engage in genuine discourse.

We seek to establish common ground and ways to connect with others.

We honor and value one another.

Our students come first in everything we do. Student impact is an important consideration in every decision we make.

Student Life Pacific students receive personalized education in small class settings, allowing them to form meaningful relationships with professors and engage deeply in their field of study. In addition, students at University of the Pacific enjoy a vibrant campus life, with activities and events for a diversity of interests, including: Student Organizations: more than 150 student-led clubs

Greek Life: 11 social fraternities and sororities, 15

and organizations on the Stockton campus alone, in addition

professional fraternities; Multicultural Greek Council

to professional organizations across our three campuses NCAA Division I Sports: 10 women’s teams and seven men’s teams, competing in the West Coast Conference Arts and Culture: theatre productions in Long Theatre, concerts in Faye Spanos Concert Hall, exhibitions in Reynolds Art Gallery, movies in the Janet Leigh Theatre

Student Government Arts & Entertainment: provides exclusive and fun activities for students such as TigerLands, Brickyards, off-campus excursions and more Guest Speakers: recent presenters include former Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff, Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, former

Athletic Recreational Activities: 11 active sport clubs,

Cisco CEO John Chambers, and Dr. Philip Ewell (music

variety of intramural sports

theory professor and author of “Confronting Racism and Sexism in American Music Theory”)

The Position Pacific seeks an energetic, visionary, innovative and collaborative leader for the position of Vice President for Student Life (VPSL). Reporting directly to President Christopher Callahan and serving as one of seven VPs on the Cabinet, the VPSL will lead Pacific’s efforts to engage, retain and serve students at the highest levels in keeping with an institution focused on student success.

The VPSL will lead a large and complex team that includes all aspects of student life outside the classroom: Housing, dining, careers, health, counseling, safety, disabilities, recreation, entertainment, fitness, conduct, student clubs and organizations, fraternities, sororities, and more. The division currently includes seven senior direct reports and an overall team of more than 120 fulltime staff. Additionally, and importantly, the VPSL will work closely with many other elements across the university to maximize student engagement, retention and success. Key university partners include the faculty, deans, Athletics, Enrollment Management, Facilities, Office of the Provost and Office of the President.

Position Qualifications Ten years of progressive student affairs leadership

Ability to work positively and successfully with a wide

experience required.

range of stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty,

Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity, optimism and

staff, deans, Regents, alumni and community members.

transparency.

Exceptional communication skills.

Demonstrated success in creating and fostering positive,

Performs with high energy and a sense of urgency.

engaging and inclusive environments for students, leading to positive retention and graduation outcomes.

Demonstrated success in working in and leading highly

Embodies and projects an indefatigable spirit of optimism.

Operates both strategically and tactically.

collaborative environments, working across the institution.

Experience with developing short- and long-term budgets.

A track record of innovation and entrepreneurial thinking.

Understands applicable federal laws and regulations such

A deep understanding of the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in higher education.

Demonstrated ability to lead and build environments that emphasize diversity, equity and inclusion in all of its forms.

as Title IX, the Clery Act and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Ability to develop and implement assessment strategies.

Advanced degree required.

President's House, Stockton Campus

How to Apply University of the Pacific is currently accepting nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Student Life. For first consideration, submit your application prior to the deadline: March 1, 2021. Applicants will be required to upload a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and provide contact information for three professional references to their online application.

INQ UIR IE S M AY BE SUBMI T T ED TO T HE SE ARC H COMMI T T EE C H AIR Cyd Jenefsky

R EQ UIR ED Upload a cover letter

Email: vpslsearch@pacific.edu Phone: 209.946.2450

Current curriculum vitae

SUBMIS SION P OR TAL

Provide three professional references

Pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression or mental or physical disability. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability.

Questions/inquiries may be sent to:

Sacramento Campus 3200 Fifth Avenue, Sacramento, California 95817

Cyd Jenefsky Search Committee Chair

San Francisco Campus 155 Fifth Street, San Francisco, California 94103

vpslsearch@pacific.edu

Stockton Campus 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, California 95211

209.946.2450

Pacific.edu