Vice Provost of Student Life

Job Description

Carney, Sandoe & Associates , an education recruitment firm, has been retained by an independent school in Interlochen, MI to find their next Vice Provost of Student Life for July 2026.

Summary :

The Vice Provost of Student Life is a 12-month executive position that provides leadership and management for the student experience, the student affairs division, student policies and all related programs at the Interlochen Arts Academy and Interlochen Arts Camp, and other Interlochen educational programs, as appropriate. The Vice Provost leads and engages in strategic planning and promotes creative ideas that enable the student affairs division and Interlochen as a whole to be as effective as possible. As well, the Vice Provost embraces the goal of Interlochen to enable young artists to transform their passion and potential into purpose.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Leadership and Strategy :

• Lead the entire Student Affairs team, including residence life, wellness and recreation, health services, and camp life staff.
• Develop and implement a strategic vision for student life that enhances the overall student experience and aligns with Interlochen’s mission, goals, and values through the integration of the Interlochen 5 into the residential life program to support these overarching learning outcomes.
• Lead and manage all student life functions, including residential life, student housing, student conduct, health services, student activities, recreation and wellness programs, health services, social and emotional learning, and conduct / behavior program.
• Serve as a key member of the Interlochen leadership team, collaborating with academic and artistic departments to integrate student life with educational programs and foster a supportive learning environment.
• Responsible for the development and consistent implementation of the student conduct program, including development and implementation of the Student Handbook and student code of conduct.
• Work with students, faculty and staff, responsible for the development and implementation of student programming, including student orientation, Community Meetings, Advisory Programming, Student Representative Board, student clubs and other student programming.

Residential Life and Student Conduct :

Health, Wellness, and Counseling Services :

Student Engagement and Programming :

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) :

Staff Development and Supervision :

Crisis Management and Safety :

Assessment and Continuous Improvement :

Required Qualifications :

Education :

Experience :

Personal Attributes :

Equipment Familiarity :

Certifications, Licenses or Special Training :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Potential Benefits : Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.

About CS&A :

Our free job placement service connects educators with independent and private schools that align with their specific needs and qualifications. By getting to know each candidate personally, we match them with the right opportunities—saving time and ensuring the best match. Our mission is to help educators find roles where they can truly thrive. We have positions nationwide and internationally.

Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.