What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services position at Luna Community College?
Compensation
$100,000.00
Compensation Type
Exempt
Employment Type
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Grade
E15
Department
Executive Team
Position Summary
The Vice President of Instruction and Student Services (VPISS) provides strategic leadership to ensure academic excellence, workforce development, and student success at Luna Community College. This role integrates academic programs with student support services to create a dynamic learning environment that fosters student growth, innovation, and community impact. The VPISS directly oversees academic affairs, assessment, workforce and continuing education, career and college readiness, non-credit programs, grant-funded initiatives, and essential student support operations such as the Learning Resource Center (LRC)/Library and the Bookstore/Café.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.
$100,000.00
Compensation Type
Exempt
Employment Type
Regular
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Grade
E15
Department
Executive Team
Position Summary
The Vice President of Instruction and Student Services (VPISS) provides strategic leadership to ensure academic excellence, workforce development, and student success at Luna Community College. This role integrates academic programs with student support services to create a dynamic learning environment that fosters student growth, innovation, and community impact. The VPISS directly oversees academic affairs, assessment, workforce and continuing education, career and college readiness, non-credit programs, grant-funded initiatives, and essential student support operations such as the Learning Resource Center (LRC)/Library and the Bookstore/Café.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides leadership for all instructional programs, including both credit and non-credit.
- Fosters a culture of transparency, collaboration, and professional growth within instructional services and between instructional services and other areas of the college.
- Leads the integration of academic, non-credit, and student support services to ensure holistic student success.
- Maintains and builds relationship with community and with other institutions to benefit students and programs.
- Supervises the Associate Vice President of Student Services (AVPSS), who oversees recruitment, admissions, dual credit, financial aid, academic support student services, and student life programs.
- Oversees Learning Resource Center and the Bookstore/Café.
- Oversees budgets for academic programs, workforce and continuing education, non-credit training, and student services with a focus on financial sustainability.
- Works with Luna stakeholders to secure and oversee grants and workforce development funding to expand educational opportunities.
- Fosters a culture of evidence-based decision-making by advocating and supporting assessment.
- Ensures institutional compliance with accreditation policies, workforce training regulations, and grant funding requirements.
- Ensures comprehensive student development and support while prioritizing the well-being and academic advancement of all students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Ability to inspire and encourage employees, challenge the status quo, and create buy-in for institutional goals.
- Proven ability to lead and manage academic, workforce, and continuing education programs, including non-credit and grant-funded initiatives.
- Experience in developing partnerships with employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations to enhance career pathways and economic development.
- Strong data-informed decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze workforce trends and student outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
- Expertise in accreditation, compliance, and regulatory frameworks related to both academic and workforce training programs.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships with faculty, staff, students, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
- Project management expertise, including the ability to oversee multiple initiatives, manage risks, and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of student information systems and instructional technology, with experience implementing innovative solutions.
- Ability to foster a culture of transparency, teamwork, and professional development across academic and student service divisions.
- Office environment with frequent student, faculty, and staff interactions.
- Requires occasional evening and weekend work for student events and initiatives.
- Some travel required for outreach, partnership development, and professional conferences.
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sits most of the time.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading and visual inspection.
- The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
- Master’s degree in an academic discipline, workforce development, higher education administration, or a related field from an accredited institution; enrollment in a doctoral program required (Doctorate preferred).
- A minimum of six years of progressively responsible leadership in higher education, workforce development, continuing education, or a related field.
- Experience in academic administration, workforce development, and grant-funded program management.
- Fiscal management and budgeting experience is required.
- Experience managing grants or alternative funding sources to support institutional priorities.
- Experience with community colleges, technical colleges, or workforce training institutions is preferred.
EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $100,000
