Active Searches
The Saint Louis University Division of Student Development always welcomes new talent to our team. We are passionate about serving SLU students and guiding them through their collegiate journey. We look forward to meeting other student affairs professionals interested in being part of the Jesuit mission in St. Louis.
This page will feature information about active searches for leadership positions in the Division of Student Development. You can also explore other open positions in student affairs at Saint Louis University through the link below, which may include employment opportunities outside of this division.
Assistant Vice President and Chief of the Department of Public Safety
Two finalists have been selected in the search for Saint Louis University’s assistant vice president and chief of the Department of Public Safety.
Each finalist will meet with a key students, faculty, and staff during their campus interviews. The campus community is invited to attend a campus presentation and open forum for each candidate in the Saint Louis Room of Busch Student Center:
- 10:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 22
- 10:30 a.m. to noon Friday, April 24
Questions can be submitted in advance. Please check your email for additional information about each candidate and for the evaluation form.
Candidate Presentation
The candidates received this prompt for their presentations:
The next assistant vice president and chief of Public Safety at Saint Louis University will join our campus community and will be entrusted to lead public safety efforts at a time that has never been more complex. Our students bring a broad range of lived experiences and needs, our urban environment is dynamic and vibrant, and our community is animated by our commitment to cura peronalis. We are eager to understand how you intend to lead the department, and also want to understand who you are, what has shaped you, and how your journey has prepared you for a role of this magnitude and responsibility. Please prepare a 30-minute presentation for our campus community that addresses:
- Who you are and what has shaped you
- Your philosophy of leadership in a changing landscape
- Your broad vision for a Department of Public Safety at an urban, Jesuit university
Graduate Assistant Positions
In collaboration with the School of Education’s Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) program, the Division of Student Development is actively recruiting graduate assistants for the 2025-26 academic year.
The Division of Student Development is driven by the mission to provide programs, services and experiences that help students develop as leaders. Our goal is to help shape students into successful graduates who are holistically formed, critically reflective and socially and personally responsible. The division comprises 14 departments and employs more than 200 professional staff who support graduate and undergraduate students and initiatives at the University.
In addition, the division employs more than 40 graduate assistants who work closely alongside administrative staff to fulfill the mission of the University. The division strongly believes in supporting the education of aspiring higher education professionals, and our staff is committed to providing meaningful, immersive learning opportunities for graduate students. We offer mentoring, supervision, and holistic support in a cohort-based model aligned with Catholic, Jesuit teaching.
Compensation for all GA positions during the 2025-2026 academic year includes $2,000 per month and a tuition scholarship of $9,750 per year. Graduate assistants are also eligible for enrollment in SLU’s graduate student health insurance coverage. If personal coverage through SLU is waived, this benefit is forfeited — it has no cash value.
In some graduate assistant roles, additional campus accommodations may be provided as a requirement of specific job responsibilities. Any remuneration beyond standardized compensation will be listed within the specific job description.
Please follow the application instructions within each job description.
For questions about the School of Education programs, please contact Mark Pousson, Ph.D.