Vice President of Academic Affairs - Roxbury Community College - Roxbury Community College : Job Details

Position Title: Vice President of Academic Affairs

Unit: Non-Unit Professional (NUP)

Reports To: President

Date: October 2024

The Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the academic integrity and excellence of the institution. The VPAA provides strategic direction for academic programs, policies, and initiatives, ensuring alignment with the institution's mission, vision, and goals. This position involves collaboration with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to foster an environment of academic innovation, excellence, and equity.

Academic Leadership and Strategy:

• Develop and implement academic policies, programs, and procedures.
• Lead the academic planning process, including curriculum development and academic program review.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Faculty Development and Management:

• Oversee faculty recruitment, retention, development, and evaluation.
• Promote professional development opportunities and support for faculty.
• Encourage and support faculty research, scholarship, and creative activities.

Accreditation and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and requirements.
• Lead the institution's accreditation and reaccreditation processes.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local regulations impacting higher education.

Budget and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage the academic affairs budget.
• Allocate resources to support academic priorities and initiatives.
• Seek external funding opportunities, including grants and partnerships.

Collaboration and Partnerships:

• Foster collaborative relationships with other institutions, industry partners, and community organizations.
• Represent the institution in academic consortia, conferences, and professional organizations.
• Promote interdisciplinary and cross-functional collaboration within the institution.

Assessment and Institutional Research:

• Oversee the assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Utilize data and institutional research to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Promote a culture of evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

• Champion initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the academic community.
• Ensure equitable access to academic resources and opportunities for all students and faculty.
• Address and mitigate barriers to student and faculty success.

Qualifications:

Education: An earned doctorate or terminal degree in an academic discipline.

Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive academic leadership experience, preferably in higher education.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and higher education regulations.
• Experience in budget and resource management.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Personal Attributes:

• Visionary and strategic thinker.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Integrity and ethical judgment.
• Innovative and open to new ideas.
• Student-centered and committed to academic excellence.

Employees of Roxbury Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits that include:

• High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Medical Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Account
• Low cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on the Roxbury Campus
• Public Transportation is available to the College via the MBTA Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station & connecting bus stops, an eight-minute walk to the campus.

Location: Roxbury campus

Unit Status: Non-Unit Professional

Hours: 37.5 hours per week. The hours for this position may vary.

Expected Start Date: October 2024

The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Roxbury Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.