Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Anderson Campus

Ivy Tech Community College, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for the Anderson Campus in Anderson, Indiana. Ivy Tech Community College seeks a highly qualified and passionate professional to serve as the chief academic officer for the campus.

The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs will provide leadership and supervision for all campus academic schools, and other areas which may include the learning resource center, instructional technology, library services, and serve as chief advisor to the Chancellor in the formation of policies affecting all academic programs. As the chief academic officer for the campus, this position has direct responsibility for the development, coordination, staffing, evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and workforce alignment of academic programs, as well as research, academic/campus planning, and budgeting within the context of the College's mission and purposes. The position is responsible for the overall student academic experience at the campus. The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs reports directly to the Campus Chancellor with indirect reporting to the Sr. Vice President/Provost and Sr. Vice President Workforce Alignment for the development, administration, supervision, and evaluation of the campus academic programs.

The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs will be a member of the Chancellor’s cabinet with the purpose of providing leadership that aligns with the College’s core values and implements strategies in order to meet the needs of a growing community and student body on campus. This position promotes integrity, community engagement, innovation, and excellence; is accountable to perform statewide responsibilities to maintain consistent statewide curricula, policies, and practices. This position will work closely with appropriate Systems Office leadership to establish strategies coordinated with statewide efforts in key areas of focus (recruitment, enrollment, completion, retention, and student success).

Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides vision, leadership, coaching and direction to all academic employees for the delivery and/or revision of quality academic programs.
• Plans, organizes, and administers the academic programs and services in concert with the mission, purposes, resources, and facilities of the campus.
• Coordinates and supervises the preparation of the schedule of classes and the assignment of qualified faculty for all academic offerings.
• Assembles and maintains up-to-date documents pertaining to the academic services programs such as the credit course syllabi, faculty handbook, etc.
• Collaborates with Workforce Alignment to meet the community skill gap needs through training and academic programming.
• In collaboration with campus and systems level leadership, fosters relationships with K-12, workforce and other community partners.
• Provides leadership in the recruitment, development, supervision, and evaluation of faculty and academic staff.
• Collaborates with Student Support Services and Enrollment Services to ensure optimal student enrollment, advising, and retention. In addition, mandates that faculty collaborate in the same way.
• Ensures compliance with college policies, procedures and requirements established by law, regulation, board policies, and administrative decisions.
• Provides leadership and direction for accreditation self-studies, on-site visits, and maintaining accreditation of programs with external agencies.
• Supervises the preparation and submission of required federal and state reports relating to the academic programs.
• Provides leadership and direction for appropriate dual credit, transfer and articulation of programs with area secondary schools, colleges, and universities.
• Develops requests for new academic programs and services aligned with the Workforce Alignment Quadrant Analysis and guidance from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
• Oversees program review process and submits appropriate reports as required.
• Collaborates with all campus departments to meet the needs of the campus and College in the execution of the College mission and vision.
• Serves on local and statewide committees associated with job functions, or representing the College as needed.
• Participates in all Campus Academic Officers Council meetings.
• Assists with development of new transfer agreements and maintenance of existing transfer agreements.

As a member of the Chancellor’s cabinet:

• Assures assessment of functional area needs, investigates and develops alternative strategies, establishes priorities and goals, recommends implementation activities, and evaluates progress.
• Oversees the development and administration of budgets for each functional area and determines priorities for expenditures.
• Serving as a model for strong leadership, develops and supports the Campus culture of team collaboration and commitment to delivering high quality services and outcomes, by being student- and employee-centered.
• Builds and sustains a process-managed organization and culture that delivers measurable value for the organization targeting efficiency and cost optimization in functional areas.
• Collaborates with other cabinet members to implement the College strategic plan across the campus service area. Executes strategic initiatives and resource allocation at a local level to achieve college-wide and campus-level metrics.
• Creates and maintains an environment where planning, development, and delivery of services for students occur in a creative and effective manner that fosters cultural and global awareness.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree from an accredited College or University required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education at accredited institutions; a combination of teaching and administrative experience is required.
• Must be adept at resolving individual and group conflicts.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to identify key issues and to carry forward an idea or project from conception to execution.
• Track record of thinking conceptually and mastering complex subject matter quickly.
• Good judgment, discretion, tact and the ability to work easily with senior leaders within the higher education, charitable, government, and business sectors.
• Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.
• Ability to promote an environment that reflects the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
• Experience with grant writing, budget management, accreditation process, program review, and community college experience is preferred.

About Ivy Tech Community College: Ivy Tech Community College was founded in 1963 as Indiana Vocational Technical College. Back then, the College focused primarily on technical and vocational education. In the more than 50 years since, Ivy Tech has gone through enormous changes. Today, the College is Indiana’s only full-fledged community college, and the #1 largest singly-accredited community college in the country.

Ivy Tech is proud to offer 70+ academic programs in the following schools (and 100+ transfer programs with in-state and out-of-state schools): School of Business, Logistics, & Supply Chain; School of Public Affairs & Social Services; School of Information Technology; School of Arts, Sciences & Education; School of Health Sciences; School of Nursing; School of Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science.

The College offers hands-on experience with some of the state’s most advanced technologies and training facilities, plus the convenience of more than 500 online classes, and the attention that comes with small, average class sizes. Ivy Tech has 19 campuses with 45 locations. The College has grown to become the largest, public postsecondary institution in Indiana and the largest, singly accredited statewide community college system in the country.

Ivy Tech shapes their curriculum to align with the needs of Indiana’s economy. The College’s affordable tuition rates (annual full-time tuition just over $5,100) keep higher education accessible for those communities’ residents, a consideration that results in 91% of our graduates staying in Indiana. All those elements combine to make Ivy Tech a true engine of Indiana’s workforce, training Hoosiers for the careers that will grow our future economy.

About the Community: Anderson, Indiana, blends small-town charm with economic opportunity and a vibrant cultural scene. Known historically for its automotive roots and thriving manufacturing base, Anderson today also boasts a growing healthcare sector and access to major employers throughout the region. Residents and visitors alike enjoy attractions such as the Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, Mounds State Park with its scenic trails and ancient earthworks, and a lively arts district featuring galleries, theaters, and local music. The cost of living remains notably affordable, making it an appealing choice for those seeking quality amenities and economic stability.

About an hour away, Indianapolis, the largest city in Indiana, is a thriving city with burgeoning healthcare and technology sectors. It also serves as the state capital. The city is home to three Fortune 500 companies, two major league sports clubs, four university campuses, and numerous museums, including the world’s largest children’s museum and the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Indianapolis boasts more than 200 public parks covering over 11,000 acres of green space. Eagle Creek Park is the largest of these parks and ranks among the largest municipal parks in the country, covering 4,766 acres.