Vice President for Instruction

Vice President for Instruction

Salary : $150,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually. Location : District-Wide, IL. Job Type : Full-Time Staff. Job Number : 72938. Department : VP of Instruction. Opening Date : 12 / 01 / 2025. Closing Date : 1 / 2 / 2026 11 : 59 PM Central. Work Hours : Monday-Friday. Application materials required : Resume, Cover letter + Description + Benefits + Questions.

General Information & Responsibilities :

The Vice President for Instruction serves as the strategic leader and visionary for the institution's academic initiatives, acting as the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) of the district. This role is pivotal in driving the development and implementation of high-quality instructional programs that align with the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) requirements and the district's mission of excellence. As a leader in academic innovation, the Vice President guides long-range planning for academic divisions, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvements, and resource optimization.

Description of Duties :

Description Of Essential Duties :

• Responsible for leadership in establishing priorities and objectives and in planning for the current and long-range educational, financial, personnel, and facilities needs of the District Instructional programs.
• Works collaboratively with the AVP for Adult, Career, and Workforce Programs, Associate Vice President of External Relations, and Black Hawk College Foundations to maintain oversight and consistency of instructional programs.
• Serves on state-wide committees and works closely with Illinois Community College Board and other associations regarding College accreditation and approvals.
• Develops and maintains an appropriate administrative organization for efficient management of the District instructional programs and resources.
• Responsible for the accountability and deliverables of educational programs for the College District regarding student learning and educational outcomes, including new and emerging programs that are technology enhanced and responsive to supporting student success.
• Leads efforts in securing external resources to support educational programs, including grants.
• Prepares annual budgets, supervises expenditures in accordance with the budget in relation to the position and as required by the Board of Trustees, and implements cost effective strategies for the District Instructional programs.
• Prepares and submits reports required by local, state, and national agencies.
• Works closely with Faculty Senates regarding instructional processes and issues.
• Works closely with Human Resources to ensure that related staffing needs are met in a timely fashion; that Equal Employment Opportunity pervades all personnel actions; and that employees are attracted, retained, and motivated to serve the College.
• Establishes direction and leads initiatives with Deans and Directors to implement change and innovation.
• Reviews policies and activities of groups and organizations functioning as part of the District programs including emergency appointment of personnel and authorization of expenditures to meet urgent and unexpected needs.
• Responsible for efforts toward continued accreditation of the District and for recognition by and membership in appropriate associations and organizations.
• Demonstrates overall administrative leadership and coordination of institutional programs and integrated student-centered services for all College functions and activities in areas of responsibility.
• Initiates planning, organizing, directing and evaluation of support service opportunities for students in collaboration with College departments, and external organizations.
• Provides leadership in planning for current and long-range educational, financial, and facilities needs of the program areas.
• Collaborate in the development of initiatives and programs with internal and external groups to grow enrollment.
• Implement initiatives that address the needs of non-traditional, underrepresented, and at-risk student population, fostering an environment that supports access, retention, and completion.
• Collaborates with the AVP for Adult, Career, and Workforce Programs to integrate credit programs, while also serving as the approving agent for credit-based workforce programs.
• Collaborates with Department Chairs on the hiring of faculty and provides recommendations to the President concerning faculty tenure and promotion.
• Exhibits dynamic leadership and visionary planning while serving as a catalyst for progressive change within the institution and the broader community.
• Work with college foundations and grant writer to identify and apply for potential funding opportunities.
• Actively participate in college and community activities.
• Collaborate with Student Services to design and assess strategic enrollment management plans to increase student retention and success, integrating instructional program, goals with broader college initiatives.

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The statements above reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the job; they do not constitute a comprehensive statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas. Black Hawk College is an AA / EEO employer. While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.

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