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Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

Job Description

Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

Full Job Description

The Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the college. This administrative position reports directly to the President of the College. The position provides administrative leadership, management and support to faculty and staff to achieve excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, instructional and student support technologies. Institutional research and the day-to-day operations of the Academic Affairs department. Areas of oversight include academic affairs, institutional research, workforce, assessment, planning, grants management, institutional effectiveness, student success, and management of the college compact. The Vice President for Academic Affairs is the principal steward in the assessment of academic programs and works closely with senior management in implementing the Strategic Plan. This position makes recommendations to the President on vision and overall guidance for policy formulation, educational planning, the higher learning accreditation process, new instructional program development and the integration of instructional and Student services, and other areas.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

· The incumbent serves as Chief Academic Officer for the institution; plans for all areas of instruction; evaluates and improves college instructional programs.

· Provides strong dynamic academic and administrative leadership, fosters a collegial environment which encourages scholarship, teaching and learning excellence.

· Advocates and promotes quality instruction and student success to meet the needs of students in a diverse multi-campus community college environment.

· Provides leadership for student success initiatives and efficiencies.

· Works effectively with faculty, community groups, educational entities, business, industry, government, and legislative bodies to develop partnerships which result in improved services to students and to the community.

· Responsible for coordinating the review and revision of college catalog and schedule of courses with various functional units and faculty input ensures timely publication and distribution of catalog and schedule.

· Coordinates annual review and update of the Compact/Master Plan in consultation with others.

· Accountable for institutional effectiveness related to academic instruction.

· Facilitates strategic partnerships with K-12 districts, other college and universities, employers, and other stakeholders.

· Provides leadership for the institutional accreditation process.

· Provides administrative oversight in the areas of instructional programs; academic planning, curricula, and scheduling; tech prep school-to-work; instructional technology and distance learning.

· Supervises and evaluates deans, directors, department chairs, and other identified staff, and makes effective recommendations regarding hiring, professional development, discipline, and termination of unit employees.

· Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet.

· Assists the Cabinet in identifying, establishing, and evaluating the college goals and objectives. Formulates, recommends, and implements strategies to meet these goals and objectives.

· Meets on a regular basis with the faculty senate, curriculum committee, appropriate governance committees, and faculty to provide effective communication, input, and involvement.

· Foster a positive, collegial environment which promotes diversity and excellence in all areas.

· Submits recommendations for all deans, department chair and faculty appointments, reappointments, rank, tenure, salary adjustment, and promotions to the President. Oversees faculty credentialing and makes recommendations as needed.

· Recommends any curricular changes requiring approval of the President, Board of Governors and/or WV Council for Community and Technical Colleges.

· Coordinates and approves final course schedules for all academic divisions, campuses, and off-campus locations; reviews and approves all additions, changes, and/or cancellations to the College’s schedule of course.

· Monitors faculty credit hour production (CHP) by reviewing, revising, and approving faculty course loads and office-hour schedules.

· Coordinates development of annual instructional budget requests and recommends approval to the President; allocates approved instructional budget to each academic department; reviews and approves department allocations to each instructional program; and operates the instructional area within allocated budget.

· Supervises coordinates and/or serves as resource for all instructional programs, and/or departmental assessment activities.

· Coordinates development and implementation of innovative and effective methods for assessing student academic achievement including but not limited to selection and administration of assessment instruments.

· Collects and conducts statistical analyses of pertinent student assessment data. Originates, prepares, and/or coordinates the preparation of required reports based on internal or externally generated assessment data.

· Prepares for and coordinates all student assessment activities in cooperation with appropriate committees, and individual faculty, staff, student, and administrative representatives.

· Provides assessment information summarizing the elements of departmental assessment plans on student performance and program quality and provide the information on how assessment data is used to improve these areas to the appropriate outside agencies, including the State of West Virginia and the US Government (e.g.,Perkins Act).

· Develops and/or oversees maintenance of assessment databases(s) by working with the appropriate department staff, administrative personnel, and /or committees for the manipulation, storage, and upgrade of the database.

· Serve as institutional representative to Statewide Assessment Council, and actively participates in local, state, and national higher education initiatives.

· Counsel faculty on areas of strength and weaknesses based upon assessment data and recommends appropriate course of action for professional development and improvement for identified faculty.

· Coordinates the development and maintenance of approved course syllabi for all academic programs/courses.

· Works with appropriate personnel in academic program development, approval, and change based upon relevant assessment data.

· Develop and manage the Academic Master Plan.

· Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure:

· Doctorate Preferred, Master’s degree required (from accredited college/University).

Experience:

· Five (5) or more years of administrative experience in higher education is required. Preference may be given to applicants who have community college administrative experience.

· Three (3) or more years of full-time equivalent college-level teaching experience is required.

Skills Knowledge and Abilities:

· Exhibit the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and credibility.

· Demonstrate a management style that is imaginative, decisive, proactive, and empowers others to take risks.

· Ability to exercise group leadership skills, which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem solving. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within multiple campuses with administrative personnel, faculty, classified staff, students, and the public.

· Ability and willingness to manage multiple priorities and projects.

· Ability to be a part of a management team dedicated to collaboration and the College goal of integrating instruction and student success as a way to create and maintain a supportive student-learning environment.

· Ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

· Ability to carry out assignments requiring the organization of material, analysis of data and preparation of reports.

· Possess effective listening skills.

· Demonstrated ability to extract analyze and make decisions based on data.

· Substantial knowledge of the principles and practices of higher education and administration.

· Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development, with a commitment to scholarship.

· Demonstrated knowledge of emerging issues and trends in community colleges.

· Thorough knowledge and understanding of the mission and philosophy of community colleges. Also, must have a thorough knowledge of various teaching methods, learning styles, and curriculum development.

· Exhibit successful experience that demonstrates resourceful approaches to handling budgetary matters that includes the ability to plan, develop, and manage complex budgets.

· Experience in developing programs for adult learners.

· Experience with student databases (i.e.BANNER, DATATEL, etc.).

· Experience with student assessment, student success, and accreditation processes and requirements.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Classification/Compensation:

· This is a non-classified, exempt position. Salary is commensurate with experience and education.

Other requirements:

Position requires the ability to travel.

Candidates must successfully complete a background screening post-offer of employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • West Virginia: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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