Vice President for Accreditation (Exempt) - Hardin Simmons University : Job Details

POSITION: Vice President for Accreditation (Exempt)HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Senior Administrator IDEPARTMENT: President's OfficeSUPERVISOR TITLE: PresidentFLSA STATUS: ExemptEXEMPTION: Professional ExemptionLOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, TexasTARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As PossibleHSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT -Candidate mustprofess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, andrespect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist valuesof HSU as reflected in theUniversity's Statement of Faith.CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 325-###-#### or [email protected] SUMMARY/SCOPE:The Vice President for Accreditation develops,coordinates, and implements a broad range of high-level projects aligned withinstitutional accreditation, program accreditation, institutional goals, and strategicplanning. The position reports to the President and serves as a member of thePresident's Cabinet.HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These examples do not include all possibletasks & do not limit the assignment of related tasks.TheVice President for Accreditation will oversee the following functional areas incollaboration with the President: Accreditationleadership, coordination and advising on SACSCOC (40%) - Serves as Institutional Accreditation Liaison for SACSCOC. Recommends development and modification of University-wide policies andprocedures as they pertain to SACSCOC Principles of Accreditation, policies,and guidelines.Leadsthe Universities comprehensive SACSCOC reaffirmation efforts and help preparefor off-site and on-site accreditation visits.ProvidesUniversity-wide support for the development and institutionalization of theQuality Enhancement Plan.Coordinatesperiodic SACSCOC reports, including the Annual Profile, Fifth Year InterimReport, and any other reports required by the Commission.Overseesthe management of the University's Substantive Change procedures and developsmechanisms for the reporting of Substantive Change.CommitteeWork (20%) - Chairs Assessment of Learning Outcomes Committee and works with programdirectors and coordinators to report data appropriately.Participatesin the Administrative Council, the Deans Council, the Academic Committee, theGraduate Council, and the General Education Committee. StrategicPlan Oversight (20%) - Works with other vice presidents to maintain strategic plan data and presentquarterly reports to the cabinet.Coordinates Accreditation Calendar and Assistance with SpecializedAccreditation (20%) - Collaborates with deans and schools seeking specialized program accreditationand coordinates alignment with SACSCOC processes.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:There are no supervisory responsibilities forthis position at this time. COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.Interview decisions are partially based on this information.On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects andresearches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas andthoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keepsothers adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.ChangeManagement - Developsworkable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; buildscommitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected bychange; monitors transition and evaluates results.Impact& Influence - Pursues and wins support for ideas; displays ability to influencekey decision-makers; achieves win-win outcomes; uses authority appropriately toaccomplish goals; addresses divergent opinions.Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions;exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning fordecisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timelydecisions.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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read,analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports,business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively presentinformation and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,customers, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work withmathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, andfundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to applyconcepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practicalsituations.REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts,and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety oftechnical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with severalabstract and concrete variables.COMPUTER SKILLS: Knowledge of word processing software, spreadsheet software, project managementsoftware, order processing systems, internet software, and database, development,and contact management systems. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Required Qualifications:Earneddoctorate from a regionally accredited institution.Sevenyears combined accreditation experience and higher education leadership withinan institution, or an accrediting agency.Managementand cross-functional collaboration experience.PreferredQualifications:Juris Doctor from anaccredited institution with graduate coursework in statistics.Experience on SACSCOCoff-site or on-site committees.Knowledge of SACSCOCPrinciples of Accreditation and experience engaging with Commission staff.Knowledge of the campuscommunity, its processes, procedures, and internal and external constituencies.Skills in oral andwritten communication.Knowledge of academicprogram development, design, implementation, and assessment.Knowledge of facultycredentialing policies and practices.Knowledge of computersand job-related software programs.Knowledge ofcooperative arrangements (e.g., MOU's).Skill in interactingwith interdisciplinary teams for needs assessment, program development, andprogram implementation.Skill in managingbudgets and maintaining fiscal controls.Skill in identifyingand resolving problems.Skill in decisionmaking and problem solving.Skillin interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.Theabove requirements will be validated through the written competencies providedby the applicant in addition to the interview process and reference checksregarding past employment experience, etc.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:None are required for this position at this time.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Thephysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met byan employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to usehands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Theemployee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10- 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 - 50 pounds.Specific visionabilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.The job is sedentary in nature. Must be able to sitfor long periods of time while performing office functions.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:This position is an Exempt/Salaried Full-Time Staffposition.Aminimum of a 40-hour work week is expected. Irregular hours and evening andweekend work and/or assignments beyond a 40-hour week is required during peakseason(s) and/or to meet project deadlines when applicable. Additional travel may be required on occasion toattend training workshops. Must have andmaintain a valid Class C Driver's License and maintain a clear driving recordto be insurable under the university liability policy.Must be able to drive tocomplete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.BACKGROUND SCREEN:HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.