Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

As a key member of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellors team and through a shared governance framework, the Vice Provost supports Academic Affairs in the achievement of the academic and college- wide mission and vision of Pima Community College leading to the success of all learners. The Office of the Provost is responsible for the integrity and success of the following areas : curriculum, assessment, program viability, continuous quality improvement (CQI), dual enrollment, faculty affairs and development, the Teaching & Learning Center, faculty qualifications, faculty services and resource centers, PimaOnline, all academic programs and divisions (Deans), accreditation, Guided Pathways, and college-wide scheduling.

The Vice Provost supervises Academic Deans, serves as a key faculty liaison, and assists the Provost in monitoring the success of academic programs and ensuring they meet the highest standards of excellence throughout the College and supports all initiatives originating from the Provosts Office. This administrator works on behalf of the Provost and in coordination with the Provosts Leadership Team to support, monitor, and lead activity on projects, initiatives, and decisions within Academic Affairs, as well as to position Academic Affairs to work cross-functionally successfully and collaboratively with all other units including Workforce and Student Affairs. As appropriate, the Vice Provost represents the Office of the Provost at meetings, presentations, and forums across the College and with external stakeholders. In addition to specific initiatives, the Vice Provost will contribute to the academic transformation of the College in accordance with the adopted and forthcoming Education Master Plan, Facilities Master Plan, and Strategic Plan.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Monitors the progress of strategic initiatives; discusses project milestones with the Provosts direct reports and other project leaders; and tracks progress. Serves as a coordinator on behalf of the Provost in ensuring that momentum is maintained once projects are initiated
• Provides operational oversight for college-wide curriculum, which includes (but not limited to) the following : The Guided Pathways college- wide initiative; The Integration of Pathways and the DegreeWorks college-wide task force; The College Curriculum Council; The General Education Committee; and The Academic Standards Committee
• Directly supervises academic deans, instructional staff, faculty and adjunct faculty
• Collaborates and coordinates with PimaOnline leadership and staff
• Collaborates and coordinates with the Workforce Development & Innovation Area in integrating emerging credentials and skill- based models with traditional academic offerings, including noncredit and adult basic education programming
• Collaborates and coordinates with the Student Affairs Division to ensure a No Wrong Door approach to student services programming and support
• Builds strong collaborative relationships with other units on campus, including with other deans, enrollment services, administration and finance and others to develop, enhance, and expand self-support programs
• Collaborates with the Workforce Development & Innovation Area to seek opportunities to expand engagement with community and business partners and oversee the development

of partnerships to provide career development opportunities

is aligned with the mission of the College, and adds value and flexibility