Vice President for Student Life - Whitman College (Walla Walla, WA)
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Whitman College seeks a Vice President for Student Life
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Location: Walla Walla, Washington
The Position:
Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President serves as the College’s chief officer leading the Division of Student Life, advancing the College’s deep commitment to a welcoming, equitable, and vibrant community where students live, learn and thrive. Ideal candidates will bring high emotional intelligence, strategic leadership experience and a demonstrated dedication to student life as a crucial part of the mission of higher education.
To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, we encourage individuals to apply by January 15, 2027. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how your credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications of this position, and a current curriculum vitae/resume.
For more information or to offer recommendations:
Caitlin Hummel
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
585-880-7550
chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $215,000 to $230,000.
Whitman College offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Eligible employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer contributions; life and disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts.
Additional benefits include generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee wellness resources, an Employee Assistance Program, and tuition benefits for eligible dependents. To learn more about Whitman College's benefits, visit: https://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/benefits
Additional Housing Benefits: Whitman College offers unique housing programs designed to help employees transition to and establish roots in the Walla Walla community. Eligible employees may have access to College-owned rental properties, including apartments and family homes, at approximately 15% below market rental rates. Whitman also offers a homeownership assistance program, after two full years of continuous service, that can help eligible employees purchase a home through a shared-equity arrangement, with the College contributing up to 40% of the home's equity, subject to program limits and eligibility requirements.
Whitman College is building a diverse academic community of highly qualified students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is fundamentally important to the character and mission of Whitman College. Diversity enriches the community and enhances intellectual and personal growth. The College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Whitman College seeks a Vice President for Student Life
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Whitman_VP_StudentLife_Profile.pdf
Location: Walla Walla, Washington
The Position:
Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President serves as the College’s chief officer leading the Division of Student Life, advancing the College’s deep commitment to a welcoming, equitable, and vibrant community where students live, learn and thrive. Ideal candidates will bring high emotional intelligence, strategic leadership experience and a demonstrated dedication to student life as a crucial part of the mission of higher education.
To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, we encourage individuals to apply by January 15, 2027. The application packet should include a cover letter detailing how your credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications of this position, and a current curriculum vitae/resume.
For more information or to offer recommendations:
Caitlin Hummel
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
585-880-7550
chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com
The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $215,000 to $230,000.
Whitman College offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Eligible employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer contributions; life and disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts.
Additional benefits include generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee wellness resources, an Employee Assistance Program, and tuition benefits for eligible dependents. To learn more about Whitman College's benefits, visit: https://www.whitman.edu/human-resources/benefits
Additional Housing Benefits: Whitman College offers unique housing programs designed to help employees transition to and establish roots in the Walla Walla community. Eligible employees may have access to College-owned rental properties, including apartments and family homes, at approximately 15% below market rental rates. Whitman also offers a homeownership assistance program, after two full years of continuous service, that can help eligible employees purchase a home through a shared-equity arrangement, with the College contributing up to 40% of the home's equity, subject to program limits and eligibility requirements.
Whitman College is building a diverse academic community of highly qualified students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is fundamentally important to the character and mission of Whitman College. Diversity enriches the community and enhances intellectual and personal growth. The College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Institution: Whitman College
This is a full time position
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