Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

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Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce DevelopmentCareers at SUSLA

SUMMARY

Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.

Reporting to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development is responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight to all aspects of academic affairs and workforce development for Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) to ensure success of the educational mission. Provides executive oversight and strategic guidance in planning, development, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of all aspects of academic programming for academic divisions (including SUSLA Connect) as well as instructional support services (i.e. library services and online distance education).

Provides executive oversight and strategic guidance to the university relative to the business, industry and community relationship/partnership development. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for the development of innovative, entrepreneurial, and strategic initiatives designed to respond proactively to the academic and workforce needs of the communities we serve.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees all academic and career tech credit and non-credit program offering
• Oversees all customized training and/or corporate training offerings;
• Oversees curriculum development and new program development processes
• Establishes and/or enhances partnerships and relationship, with business, industry, government, and community organizations that support local and regional economic and workforce development efforts.
• Assures the development of academic schedules across the college that meet the needs of students and academic programs, assigns faculty members effectively, enhances facility use, and integrates instructional technology in all modes of delivery.
• Supervises the timely development and publication of the university schedule and catalog
• Identify potential local state and or federal funding sources, assessing impact and requirements, and facilitating system efforts to secure these resources
• Serve as the university liaison for the SUSLA community development corporation (CDC). Promotes small business, entrepreneurship, and community development and incorporates training opportunities.
• Develop and update the university’s academic affairs and workforce development strategic plans and assures their integration with other major planning efforts with the college.
• Develops the budget for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
• Supervises and manages the Academic grievance and appeals process
• Coordinate the development of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development brochures, handouts and other materials.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; coordinates the work assignments of those personnel.
• Develop and implement measures and methodology for determining the effectiveness and efficiency of the Academic Affairs and Workforce Development Division.
• Ensure that Academic Affairs and Workforce Development functions are leading edge and adhere to the highest quality standards.
• In coordination with the Chancellor and the Executive Team, participate in the development of rules, regulations, procedures and policies applicable to Academic Affairs and Workforce Development trends, practices, laws and regulations.
• Monitor Academic Affairs and Workforce Development website pages to remain current and ensure accuracy.
• Establish procedures for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development record retention and disposal.
• Occasional evening and weekend work and overnight travel may be required
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree preferred
• Five or more years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in Academic Affairs and or Workforce Development
• One or more years of experience as faculty (including adjunct or part-time) at a postsecondary institution
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students, colleagues and partners
• Eligibility for a Louisiana Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university
• Three or more years of increasingly responsible financial/business and/or operations related administrative experience at or above the Dean or Director’s level in Academic Affairs
• Knowledge of the State of Louisiana Procurement Process
• Working experience with Ellucian’s Banner Finance or other student information system
• Organizational and managerial skills with respect to complex, sensitive issues

TYPE: Full-time

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins May 15, 2026 and continues until position is filled.

• The application can be filled out online at SUSLA's Application for Employment
• Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.

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