Washburn University seeks a student-centered, collaborative and innovative leader to join its campus and serve its students and community as its next Vice President of Student Life.
Located in Topeka, Kansas, Washburn University was founded in 1865 and educates 8,000 students enrolled in more than 200 academic programs. With approximately 1,100 highly committed faculty and staff, Washburn matriculates’ students through certification, associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate programs that have a meaningful and lasting impact on its graduates, as well as the region and beyond. Its programs are offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, Washburn Institute of Technology, the Schools of Applied Studies, Business, Law and Nursing on a 160-acre traditional residential campus, three technical education campus locations and through distance learning. As a public, municipal, open-access institution, Washburn is proud to offer an affordable, quality education that helps all types of students improve their quality of life while having a positive impact on society.
In 2008, the Washburn University Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech) joined Washburn University and is a key part of the Washburn family. Washburn Tech is a nationally recognized innovator in career and technical education. This unique affiliation with Washburn University gives students the opportunity to start with technical certificates and associate degrees and continue to advanced degrees while preparing for today’s careers.
Washburn University has experienced enrollment growth in the last three years, welcoming the largest incoming freshman class in its 160-year history for fall 2024. The majority (88%) of students are from Kansas, with over half (58%) from Shawnee County, our home county. Washburn has increased the college-going rate in Topeka/Shawnee County. Washburn Tech had its highest enrollment in history with over 1,500 students in Fall 2025 and Washburn Law welcomed its highest credentialed first year class in its 103-year history. For a copy of the full prospectus, click here Washburn VP Student Life Prospectus