We have an opening for a Vice President of Academic Affairs at our Chattanooga State campus!
Our Purpose- We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values :
We cultivate a welcome and supportive environment.
We care about the well-being of each other.
We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.
We collaborate to build a better future.
Our Mission-We are Chattanooga State a dedicated team that delivers accessible innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together we enrich the lives of students and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) serves as the Chief Academic Affairs officer of the College responsible for the academic enterprise including program development and assessment teaching and learning assessment faculty appointment professional development evaluation tenure processes and the development of academic policy and alignment with the Colleges purpose mission and values the VPAA sets the vision and mission for the Academic Affairs division and leads the division in the intentional pursuit of both. The VPAA works collaboratively with other division vice presidents to achieve the Colleges purpose mission values and vision and leads the Colleges work in the area of teaching excellence. The VPAA reports to the College President.
ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS
Teaching Excellence
- Serves as the Cabinet Lead for the Teaching Excellence strategic theme of the Colleges Strategic this role the VPAA is responsible for the following :
Assists in defining the theme and aligning it to the College mission.
Appoints projects leads.Holds periodic organizational and update meetings with project leaders and provides campus updates.Monitors progress towards timelines.Assists project leads in obtaining support and resources as needed.In alignment with the Colleges purpose values mission and vision develops a vision for Academic Affairs that advances student access excellence in teaching and learning and student success across all academic divisions.Strategically aligns improvements in the learning environment to broader College goals and efforts to advance students success in access retention completion and post-graduation outcomes.Advances teaching excellence and student learning through collaboration with outside entities including employers K-12 school systems universities and community-based organizations.Demonstrates commitment to improving student learning and success through strategic approaches to faculty appointment professional development evaluation and assessment.Stays current on the science of teaching learning and assessment and evidence about optimal student success practices.Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice by using data to make decisions celebrate successes and communicate priorities. Regularly modifies strategies and programs to account for changing landscapes policies and student needs.Holistic Student Support
In partnership with the Vice President of Student Affairs leads the Colleges Strategic Enrollment Management work. Uses environmental scan data to set the short-and long-term enrollment and retention goals for the College.Leads the development of an academic schedule that facilitates student completion and success.Collaborates with other division vice presidents to support student success both inside and outside the classroom.Leads the academic student support efforts of the College in alignment with the values of the College and in collaboration with other divisions.Program Innovation
Collaborates with other division leaders to create innovative programs that respond to a rapidly changing educational and workforce environment.Establishes maintains and maximizes connections to key workforce and education leaders in the Colleges service area to stay current on key issues and projects to which the College can contribute.Seeks alternate funding sources to implement innovative programs to strengthen teaching learning completion and post-graduation success.Fiscal Stewardship
Ensures the responsible fiscal stewardship of the funds allocated to the Academic Affairs Division.Leads the development of Academic Affairs Division budgets strategically aligning them to support the priorities of the College and the Division.Ensures that investments in faculty release time reflect the Colleges strategic priorities.Ensures that the academic schedule and course enrollment maximize fiscal and physical resources.Ensures the Academic Affairs organizational structure and the staffing levels are appropriate to achieve the Colleges mission and are reflective of the Colleges fiscal realities.Ensures compliance with applicable Federal State and local laws related to Academic Affairs functions.Organizational Culture
Provides leadership for the Academic Affairs Division that aligns with the Colleges values.Embraces and promotes the Colleges goals related to organizational culture.Sets a vision for the professional development of faculty and staff in Academic Affairs that is aligned with the Colleges purpose values mission vision and strategic goals.Sets clear expectations of other Academic Affairs Division leaders and provides guidance and support for them in their work. Sets accountability measures that align with expectations and provide a cycle of feedback that focuses on continuous improvement.Facilitates effective processes that engage academic leaders and faculty in organizational development decision-making and change.Leads Academic Affairs policy review and development. Ensure policies reflect the purpose values mission and vision of the College while meeting Federal State and local laws as well as TBR policies and guidelines.Ensures the integrity and accountability of academic programs by upholding professional and accreditation standards.Leads the continuous review of Academic Affairs Division work with emphasis on SACSOC compliance in an effort to promote excellence.Knowledge Skills and Work Characteristics
Ability to lead in a manner that reflects the values of the College.Ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences in verbal and written form.Possess a high degree of emotional intelligence.Ability to think strategically to act with a sense of urgency to work collaboratively and to make decisions both collaboratively and independently.Ability to form strategic partnerships with internal and external constituents to further the purpose values mission and vision of the College.Ability to use data to inform decision-making and planning.Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and lead in an environment of change in a manner that communicates the why for changes.Desire and ability to focus on continuous improvement and to lead the Academic Affairs Division through a cycle of plan do check and adjust (PDCA).QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution with 5-7 years of teaching experience in higher education.Must have significant increasingly responsible leadership experience in a college setting with demonstrated experience leading change.Salary Range : $120659 - $156856
Open until filled : no
Required Experience :
Exec
Key Skills
Change Management,Financial Services,Growing Experience,Managed Care,Management Experience,Analysis Skills,Senior Leadership,Performance Management,Process Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation,Analytics
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 120659 - 156856