Associate Vice President, Academic Services

Are you ready to grow your career in a diverse learning environment and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff!

We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $101,847 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive total rewards package including:

• Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
• A variety of paid health, dental, and life insurance coverages
• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
• FRS retirement and other options
• Professional Development and Paid Tuition
• Free on campus parking, Lynx bus service

DESCRIPTION:
The Associate Vice President, Academic Services provides strategic vision and leadership for the development, coordination and evaluation of comprehensive academic support programs on all campuses. Serves as the lead administrator for the college’s First Year Experience program and supervises leadership of all Academic Services Departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Plans, develops and oversees the departments and operational processes of Academic Scheduling, Academic Success Center and Star lab, Course and Curriculum Development, College-wide Articulation Agreements with state, national and international institutions, College Libraries, eLearning, the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and the First Year Experience program.
2. Provides leadership, and overall coordination of the college’s First year Experience program. Oversees the design, delivery and evaluation of the IDS 1107 Flightpath curriculum, develops a comprehensive schedule of classes to meet student demand, and recruits and trains IDS faculty.
3. Assists the VP of Academic Affairs and the divisional leadership team in development, delivery, and improvement of academic services that support student learning.
4. Provides strategic leadership in planning, budgeting, and program review of academic support services on all campuses.
5. Develops and coordinates significant strategic initiatives for Academic Affairs and coordinates with other areas of the college to ensure effective and efficient implementation.
6. Serves on the Academic Leadership Team with the Academic Vice President and works closely with the Academic Associate Vice Presidents, Academic Deans, and Campus Dean.
7. Develops and refines the Divisional planning process and assessment.
8. Develops, revises and updates academic policies and procedures.
9. Serves as the College’s Baccalaureate Liaison with the Florida College System and coordinates the submission of the annual Florida College System Baccalaureate Accountability reports for each baccalaureate program.
10. Serves as a member of the Labor Management Planning Team, the Labor Management Team, and the Collective Bargaining Team. Collects and analyzes data for initiatives required in the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Vice President of Academic Affairs and for Labor Management Team.
11. Serves as the Academic Affairs lead for the online student pathways platform (EAB Navigate360). Works collaboratively with campus partners to provide project management and operational leadership for the ongoing implementation and utilization of the student pathways software.
12. Serves as co-chair of the Speaker Series Committee and coordinates the budget and operational processes for the College Speaker Series.
13. Assists in the preparation and submission of state and federal reports, and any required accreditation compliance reports pertaining to academic affairs,
14. Collaborates with the College’s accreditation liaison to ensure compliance and adherence to standards.
15. Recommends staffing plans, implements selection processes for staff hiring, provides feedback, and conducts performance evaluations in a timely, effective manner that is consistent with the College’s strategic plan for performance management.
16. Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in academic affairs.
3. Six (6) years of supervisory or management experience in a post-secondary environment.
4. One (1) year of experience in Collective Bargaining in a post-secondary environment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Doctorate from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
2. Experience in curriculum development and enrollment management. Understanding of Florida’s curriculum frameworks, state course numbering system, and community or state college baccalaureate degree design.
3. Experience working in systems management or with collegiate operating system.
4. Teaching experience at the college/university level.
5. Experience leading teams, task forces and committees.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrated ability in analyzing and re-engineering operations and procedures and in developing and implementing new ones.
2. Knowledge in class scheduling, room management, course catalog development, faculty workload, and coordination of academic support services.
3. Knowledge of computer-based systems applications and college enterprise systems, and the interworking of PeopleSoft and EAB Navigate technology systems.
4. Ability to consult with, challenge, and influence management to align processes and practices with college objectives.
5. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and supervise a wide variety of activities concurrently.
6. Excellent verbal, written, presentation communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to train, supervise and evaluate employees.
8. Ability to manage budgets.
9. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team of faculty, staff, and administrators within a diverse community.
10. Ability working in an atmosphere of collegial decision-making, demonstrating consensus-building skills.
11. Demonstrated critical thinking, ability to deal with ambiguity, ability to resolve complex problems, effectively manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
12. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex organizational and administrative problems, to interpret operational needs, and to develop appropriate, integrated, and creative solutions.
13. Understanding of and commitment to the use of instructional technology.
14. Demonstrated ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.
15. Committed to working in a multicultural environment.

WORK CONDITIONS and SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Works in an office environment.
2. Works flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
3. Travels between campuses and to other local destinations.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to be available by cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history even if attaching a resume at www.seminolestate.edu/jobs

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $101,847.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• academic affairs: 5 years (Preferred)
• post-secondary leadership: 6 years (Preferred)
• Collective Bargaining: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $101,847