Executive Vice President University Affairs in Englewood, Colorado at Rocky Vista University

Rocky Vista University

Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Executive Vice President University Affairs

US-CO-Englewood

Job ID: 2026-3610
# of Openings: 1
Category: Office of the Provost
Rocky Vista University

Overview

Rocky Vista University in Englewood, CO has an opening for a

Executive Vice President For University Affairs(Full-Time)

Deadline: Applications accepted through Friday, 11/13/2026

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements.

SALARY:

$210,000 to $270,000 DOE.The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to faculty rank, skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. A hybrid work model with remote flexibility is also available for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace inclusive excellence.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

Chief Student Affairs Officer

• Serve as RVU’s Chief Student Affairs Officer, providing university-wide executive leadership for Student Affairs across Colorado, Utah, and Montana.
• Develop and advance a comprehensive philosophy and framework for Student Affairs that places student success, student experience, belonging, professional development, and well-being at the center of the University’s work.
• Ensure Student Affairs structures, services, policies, practices, and procedures are appropriately aligned across campuses while recognizing legitimate programmatic or campus-specific needs.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and consistency for Student Affairs leadership and operations across the University.
• Partner with academic leadership to strengthen the connection between the academic experience and the broader student experience.
• Collaborate with Deans, faculty, staff, and campus leaders to identify and address barriers to student success.
• Promote effective systems for student support, engagement, advocacy, communication, and issue resolution.
• Ensure Student Affairs programs and services evolve appropriately as RVU expands its academic programs, geographic footprint, and student population.
• Use student outcomes, feedback, institutional data, and best practices to guide continuous improvement within Student Affairs.
• Advocate for policies, organizational structures, staffing models, and resources that support students and the University’s educational mission.

Executive Leadership and University Strategy

• Serve as a senior advisor to the President regarding institutional strategy, organizational development, university priorities, and emerging opportunities.
• Support the Rocky Vista University Military Medicine Program and develop strategy for growth and success.
• Partner closely with the President, Chief Academic Officer, Deans, and other executive leaders to develop, implement, and evaluate RVU’s strategic priorities.
• Translate institutional strategy into actionable goals, initiatives, operating plans, and measurable outcomes.
• Help ensure alignment between university strategy and the priorities of colleges, campuses, administrative divisions, and academic programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency, collaboration, and institutional performance.
• Lead or facilitate major university-wide strategic initiatives that cross organizational, academic, or campus boundaries.
• Provide executive leadership for strategic planning processes, including implementation, assessment, accountability, and ongoing refinement of institutional priorities.
• Support the development of an organizational culture that is innovative, responsive, collaborative, accountable, and focused on continuous improvement.
• Anticipate institutional needs and emerging challenges and work collaboratively with leadership to develop thoughtful and sustainable solutions.
• Provide strategic analysis and recommendations to the President on issues affecting the future direction and operation of the University.
• Cultivate and expand the University's research enterprise by identifying emerging opportunities, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and developing innovative strategies to strengthen research capacity, funding, and institutional impact.

Policy Development and Institutional Alignment

• Provide executive leadership for the development, review, implementation, and ongoing improvement of university policies.
• Establish and support effective processes for policy governance, including appropriate consultation, approval, communication, implementation, and periodic review.
• Work across academic and administrative units to identify inconsistencies, duplication, gaps, or outdated policies and practices.
• Ensure university policies, procedures, and operational practices are appropriately aligned across RVU’s Colorado, Utah, and Montana campuses.
• Promote clarity regarding the relationship between university policy, college-level policy, procedures, guidelines, and operational practices.
• Partner with appropriate institutional leaders to ensure policies support compliance, accreditation expectations, effective operations, and RVU’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Facilitate collaborative policy development that incorporates appropriate perspectives from executive leadership, faculty, staff, students, and campus stakeholders.
• Promote clear communication and education regarding university policies and expectations.

Organizational Effectiveness and Change Leadership

• Identify opportunities to streamline operations, reduce unnecessary duplication, strengthen collaboration, and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Lead significant organizational change initiatives in partnership with the President and other executive leaders.
• Evaluate organizational structures, processes, and workflows and recommend changes that better support institutional strategy.
• Facilitate cross-functional work among colleges, campuses, and administrative divisions.
• Help develop scalable institutional systems and structures that support RVU’s continued growth and increasing organizational complexity.
• Approach organizational change thoughtfully, balancing the need for innovation and efficiency with effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational culture.
• Build consensus around complex initiatives while maintaining momentum and accountability.
• Support leaders in managing change and translating strategic decisions into effective operational implementation.

Collaboration and Communication

• Build strong, trusted relationships with the President, Provost, Deans, executive leaders, faculty, staff, students, and campus leadership.
• Create an environment of open communication, collaboration, transparency, and shared accountability.
• Facilitate difficult or complex conversations effectively and constructively.
• Communicate institutional priorities and strategic initiatives clearly to diverse university audiences.
• Listen actively to stakeholders across campuses and incorporate relevant perspectives into institutional decision-making.
• Represent the President and University on strategic initiatives, committees, working groups, and other activities as assigned.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization and across academic and professional disciplines.

Direct Reports

The Executive Vice President for University Affairs will provide strategic leadership and oversight for key university-wide functions across Rocky Vista University’s three campuses. The following areas will report directly to this position:

• Colorado Student Affairs
• Utah Student Affairs
• Montana Student Affairs
• Office of Accommodations
• Office of Testing
• Strategic Planning
• Military Medicine
• Office of Research & Scholarly Activity

This position will foster cross-campus collaboration, strengthen organizational alignment, and promote a cohesive, people-centered culture that advances RVU’s mission, strategic priorities, and commitment to student success.