Vice President of Academic Affairs

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as the Vice President of Academic Affairs. This individual reports to the President of Columbus Technical College and will be responsible for planning, administering and evaluating institutional services to include supervision and leadership in the activities of personnel as related to instruction; develop and maintain professional development activities; recommend the implementation or continuance or discontinuance of instructional programs and approves new curricula and revisions; The Vice President for Academic Affairs also develops and maintains policies and procedures; assists with semester and annual enrollment reports; plans and manages the Academic Affairs budget and plays a key role in implementing the College’s strategic plan and in institutional effectiveness measures and plays a key role in implementing the College’s strategic plan and in institutional effectiveness measures. This position is full-time/exempt.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and organizes the Academic Affairs division work to meet the College’s objectives. Reviews and approves work schedules and request for leave, training and travel. Approves critical hire requests; responsible for disciplinary issues; acts as reviewing manager for performance plans and evaluations.
• Collaborates with members of the President’s Leadership Team and others to effectively implement strategies and complete projects across college divisions to meet the college’s mission and goals
• Develops policies and procedures for the Academic Affairs division. Develops or seeks approval for effective processes for incorporating or implementing new rules, policies and procedures. Ensures policies and procedures are clearly communicated to employees to facilitate adherence.
• Recommends the implementation or discontinuance of instructional programs. Approves new curricula and revisions and effectively coordinates curriculum development activities within and between content areas to insure a sequential and comprehensive curriculum. Authorizes and reviews modes of curriculum delivery (distance education).  Reviews and authorizes course and program schedules.
• Evaluates College policies, procedures, and processes and recommended changes with the assistance of the deans and advises the President with regard to such.
• Coordinates with divisional deans the development and delivery of staff in-service activities.
• Coordinates, with assistance from divisional deans, hearings for academic appeals of students.
• Requests funds and approves expenditure of funds for instructional and staff development efforts. Prepares all necessary budget and purchasing documents according to established procedures and submits them at required times.
• Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the academic programs.
• Maintains up-to-date policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives.
• Serves on various boards and committees as approved by the President.
• Assists with the compilation of semester and annual enrollment reports as needed. This includes submitting reports in a timely manner and according to established procedures.
• Provides input for marketing and recruiting efforts for the College.
• Supervises the College’s library and media services.
• Assists with the design and execution of special events, projects and activities as requested.
• Supervises and evaluates personnel as reflected in the organization chart.
• Participates in annual planning and budgeting process at the College.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• A Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a vocational field or occupational supporting discipline or a related field.
• Five years of experience in a postsecondary environment including at least two years work experience as a postsecondary instructor.  
• Three years’ experience in a postsecondary leadership position (academic dean, assistant vice president, or an equivalent position).

• Five years of experience as an academic dean, assistant vice president of academic affairs, vice president of academic affairs, or an equivalent position in a postsecondary institution
• Experience working at a technical college, preferably in the state of Georgia

Salary/Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual leave, and sick leave, State of Georgia Retirement, Health and Flexible Benefits Program.

Application Deadline:
Applications accepted until March 24, 2025. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy:
The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies for Columbus Technical College: Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator, at 706.649.1883 and Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator, at 706.649.1442.