"Vice President of Academic Affairs"

Job Details

1. Academic Leadership and Strategy

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for academic affairs aligned with the college’s mission and institutional goals.
• Oversee the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of academic programs to ensure they meet workforce needs, transfer requirements, and accreditation standards.
• Foster innovation in curriculum design, instructional delivery, and student engagement strategies, including expanding online and hybrid learning.
• Formulates policies and procedures for academic departments of the college.
• Oversight of Academic Committees.

2. Faculty Development and Support

• Lead faculty recruitment, retention, tenure, and professional development initiatives to promote excellence in teaching and learning.
• Encourage faculty engagement in research, scholarship, and innovative pedagogical practices.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable academic environment that supports faculty and student success.

3. Student Success and Academic Support

• Partner with student affairs and institutional research to implement data-informed strategies that improve retention, persistence, and graduation rates.
• Enhance academic advising, tutoring, and other learning support services to ensure holistic student success.
• Develop initiatives that support the needs of first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented student populations.

4. Operational Excellence

• Lead the efficient management of academic operations, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and student needs.
• Enhance instructional technology and learning management systems to improve educational delivery and student outcomes.
• Streamline processes and policies related to curriculum development, approval, scheduling, and faculty workload to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging best practices in academic administration, student services, and institutional effectiveness.
• Supervise Dean’s and academic leaders across the divisions and provide regular professional development on academic leadership.
• Oversee the utilization and design of instructional spaces across the campuses.

5. Workforce and Community Partnerships

• Strengthen relationships with regional employers, government agencies, and community organizations to align academic programs with labor market needs.
• Expand internship, apprenticeship, and experiential learning opportunities for students.
• Advocate for partnerships that enhance funding opportunities, program development, and student career readiness.

6. Budget and Resource Management

• Oversee academic budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Secure external funding through grants, partnerships, and other sources to support academic initiatives.
• Ensure the effective use of technology and instructional resources to enhance teaching and learning.