Vice President of Academic Affairs

Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Summary: The Vice President of Academic Affairs manages instruction and curriculum development functions of a diverse teaching population in a variety of academic programs to ensure equity and integrity of educational programs. Areas of responsibility include Accreditation, Curriculum & Assessment, Instruction, Registrar Operations, and Student Affairs. The incumbent provides leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure compliance and accountability to outcome.

Compensation: The starting pay range for this position is $100,000 - $135,000 annually.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assigns, directs, coordinates, and assesses the work of Academic Affairs Directors and corresponding departments.
• Analyzes institutional reports and data to develop strategic initiatives to achieve strategic academic goals for student outcomes including but not limited to graduation, licensure, retention, and first course success.
• Provides leadership and supports strategic and operational accreditation initiatives while ensuring compliance.
• Develop and implement systems to ensure effective faculty hiring, professional development, and evaluation of teaching and learning.
• Provides strategic leadership as Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to support accreditation readiness, reporting, and ongoing compliance.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Manages the following departments: accreditation, curriculum & assessment, instruction & student services, registrar services, and online academics. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the team's functions. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to others and allows them to make their point.
• Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values.
• Supports organizations goals and values. Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects needs to be done; accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the manager or customer being served; puts first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers. Fosters collaboration and teamwork across the Institution.
• Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's required, Master's preferred. With an emphasis in education administration, accreditation and leadership development. Required degree(s) must be from institutions accredited by recognized U.S. accrediting agencies. Degrees from non-U.S. institutions are recognized only if equivalence has been established and provided. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and 5+ years of experience.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.