Vice President Academic and Student Affairs

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $95,000 - $100,000

Job Summary

The Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs is the Chief Academic Officer for the College and is the executive head of the Student Affairs division. The VPASA serves on the Presidents Cabinet and reports directly to the President. The position provides executive leadership, management, and support to faculty and staff to achieve excellence and innovation in teaching and learning, student support services, instructional and student technology, and strategic planning. The VPASA is the principal steward in the assessment of academic programs and student services and works closely with senior management in implementing the Colleges strategic plan.

Nature of Work

In addition to ensuring the smooth operations of the Academic and Student Affairs Divisions, the VPASA makes recommendations to the President on vision and overall guidance for policy formulation, educational planning, new instructional program development, and the integration of instructional and student services with all other areas of the College.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.

Summary of Responsibilities :

Provides strong, dynamic academic and administrative leadership, fosters a collegial environment that encourages teaching and learning excellence as well as creativity in designing effective student services.

Advocates and promotes quality instruction and student success to meet the needs of students in a multi-campus community college environment.

Advocates for all students to ensure their needs are met.

Fosters a positive, collegial environment that promotes diversity and excellence in all areas of responsibility.

Works effectively with faculty, community groups, K-12 and colleges / universities, business, industry, government, and legislative bodies to develop partnerships that result in strategic partnerships and improved services to the students and the community.

Provides strategic vision and leadership for curriculum and new program development, academic and student services policies, assessment, staffing / scheduling of academic programs and student services for the College.

Accountable for institutional effectiveness related to Academic and Student Affairs

Accountable for meeting accreditation standards for regional and programmatic accrediting bodies.

Supervises and evaluates Academic and Student Affairs deans, directors, and other identified staff, and makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and termination of divisional employees.

Meets on a regular basis with Faculty Senate, curriculum committee, appropriate governance committees, Student Affairs staff, and faculty to provide effective communication as well as to solicit input and involvement.

Submits recommendation for faculty appointments, reappointments, rank, tenure, dismissal, salary adjustments, and promotions to the President.

Recommends curricular changes requiring President, Board of Governors, and / or WV Council for Community and Technical College approvals

Coordinates and approves final versions of academic calendar, course schedules, and the college catalog.

Monitors the faculty credit hour production and adjusts as required.

Coordinates the development of the annual Academic and Student Affairs budgets and allocates approved operating budgets to units; ensures all spending is within the allocated budget.

Supervises, coordinates, and / or serves as a resource for all assessment activities in Academic and Student Affairs.

Works with Institutional Effectiveness on relevant data analysis and acts on the results of that analysis.

Coordinates all student assessment activities with applicable departments and / or committees.

Ensure all program reviews are completed and the findings of the reviews are implemented.

Develops and manages the Strategic Enrollment Plan.

Ensures that student life programs and student services are in keeping with best practices and assist the College in fulfilling its mission.

Provides executive level management for student ADA compliance, Student Government Association, and other similar services

Professional Development

Compliance training is to be completed routinely and timely.

Participate in additional professional development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning and professional organization affiliations.

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.

Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of FERPA, ADA, and other state and federal regulations that affect Academic and Student Affairs.
• Demonstrated resourceful approaches to handling budgetary matters including the ability to plan, develop, and manage complex budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated group leadership skills which emphasize collaboration, consensus building, conflict resolution, and problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to be a part of a management team dedicated to collaboration and the College goal of integrating Academic and Student Affairs to create and support a student-centered environment.
• Strong communication skills including interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Ability to work with various group of colleagues
• Exhibits the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and credibility.
• Demonstrated leadership style that is imaginative, decisive, proactive, and empowers others to take risks.
• Demonstrated understanding of assessment and working with the accreditation process.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions using data.
• Demonstrated understanding of the mission and philosophy of a community college and an understanding of emerging trends and issues in community colleges.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applicationsAbility to drive and work at multiple campus locations on a regular basis

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Required

Master's Degree - Required

Doctoral Degree - Required

Experience

In addition to the knowledge / education, the following related work experience is typically required, for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.

Administrative Experience - 5 years or more in Higher Education - Required

College-level teaching - 3 years or more - Required

Community College Experience - Teaching and / or Administrative experience in community college - Preferred

Expectations

Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employees position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

MISSION

New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

CORE VALUES

Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.

RESPECT

Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals.

Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making.

Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College.

HONESTY

Communicate openly and truthfully.

Take responsibility for ones actions.

Provide accurate and transparent reporting of data.

Make decisions based on ethical principles.

EDUCATION

Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning.

Facilitate the sharing of information.

Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources.

Encourage curiosity.

Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services.

Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled leaders.

COMMUNITY

Actively engage with the local community.

Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits.

Meet the educational needs and interests of the local community.

Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and administration.

VISION

New River Community and Technical College will improve students lives and will enrich

communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.

Salary : $95,000 - $100,000