Vice President of Academic Affairs - Confidential : Job Details

Vice President of Academic Affairs

About the Company

Successful state community college

IndustryHigher Education

TypeEducational Institution

Founded1967

Employees51-200

Categories

• Education
• Jackson State Community College

Specialties

• Open Access Higher Education
• Nursing
• Health Sciences
• Cyber Defense
• and Engineering Technology

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Academic Affairs to serve as the chief academic officer, with a primary focus on developing and implementing teaching and learning policies that enhance student success. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing vision, leadership, and administration for all academic programs, support services, and off-campus centers. This role involves ensuring accountability for student learning outcomes, supervising academic innovation, and leading strategic planning for instructional programs. The Vice President will also be tasked with overseeing the operations of academic affairs, fiscal management for the academic division, and collaborating with staff and administrators to coordinate academic policies and offerings.Applicants for the Vice President of Academic Affairs position at the company should hold an earned doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution, with a minimum of 3 years' teaching experience in higher education and at least 5 years' of progressively responsible administrative experience in a leadership role. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in leadership, interpersonal skills, and the ability to promote a visionary set of goals for the college. Preferred qualifications include experience at a multi-campus institution, collaboration with industry or community partners, and a strong understanding of the open access policy of comprehensive community colleges. The ideal candidate will have experience with academic program audits, specialized accreditation, and a commitment to the mission and values of the college.

Hiring Manager TitlePresident

Travel PercentLess than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration