Chief Student Affairs Officer - The Registry Interim

We Place Vice Presidents for Student Services

The placement of Interim Vice Presidents of Student Affairs (VPSA) and Deans of Students is central to the mission of The Registry. The Registry is the nation’s best source for senior interim leadership. We place Interim Senior Student Affairs Officers at public colleges and universities; community colleges and state systems offices; and private colleges and universities including faith-based and minority-serving institutions. Registry Interim Senior Student Affairs Officers are charged with leading and developing a student-focused, culturally-inclusive environment that supports the overall mission of the institution. Registry Interim VPSAs have comprehensive skill-sets related to student enrollment, retention, and graduation rates; student activities, advocacy, safety, discipline, and health; athletics; housing; and Title IX and related compliance challenges.

A Proven Process

The Registry’s success in delivering the right interim leaders to the right institutions is built upon a proven, four-step process:

Getting to know you

We work closely with you to gain the knowledge and insight to find candidates who fit your goals. They will review materials and consult directly with your board chair, president and other key decision makers.

Drawing on experienced candidates

We offer a pool deep with talent. Our members are already vetted by and contracted to The Registry and can be ready on short notice to assume interim positions.

Managing the selection process

We help you make the right choice. A Registry principal will travel to campus with your chosen finalists to participate in a customized and collegial selection process. Excluding travel expenses, the process is pro-bono.

Tracking results

We help you manage expectations. A Registry principal will develop an expectations document that identifies your challenges and priorities and establishes accountability for your new interim administrator.

Testimonials

“[The Interim’s] immense depth and breadth of experience in student affairs were immediately apparent to all of us. That experience was combined with other assets: an uncommon dose of common sense, a keen sense of campus politics, an ever-present good humor, a strong work ethic, and an overarching care and interest in students and their success. I would re-hire [The Interim] for another interim position in a heart-beat , and would strongly encourage others in need of interim student affairs leadership to give his candidacy full consideration. “

Dr. Donald P. Christian
President, SUNY New Paltz

“Several SUNY campuses have used the Registry to fill immediate leadership needs with success. I applaud the Registry for their careful selection of experienced leaders to its ranks and providing this valuable service to campuses that need it.”

Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor

State University of New York

“My time at Randolph College was exhilarating. It provided me a time for personal and professional growth. As a seasoned professional, this experience was worthwhile, informative, and fun. Thank you for this opportunity to continue to serve.”

David Buckingham

Interim Dean of Students, Randolph College

Registry Best Practices Define The Gold Standard

The Registry’s success matching the right interim executives to the right institutions is made possible by its burgeoning membership of more than 1,000 veteran executives; and is enhanced by the development of—and adherence to—the following six best practices for interim engagements:

All of The Registry’s preliminary work is pro bono—including the identification and selection of candidates.
Registry interim candidates have already been pre-qualified—and they are immediately available to be matched to the needs and requirements of your institution.
The Registry’s business model makes it possible for institutions to cap their overall costs at current budgetary levels for the duration of the interim engagement.
A Registry “Expectations Document” is collaboratively developed that defines the purpose, direction and desired outcomes.
The Registry is a membership-based organization, which preempts the need for expensive, time-consuming and potentially disruptive open-market interim searches.
For nearly 30 years, the Registry has provided the best talent—and its members have delivered the best results.

Value

The Registry offers the best pricing model—our fees are incurred on a monthly-only basis. They will be roughly equivalent to your institution’s established budget for salary and fringe benefits for the duration of our interim service.