Vice President of Academics

Job Description

Salary: Starting Salary $120,000

JOB TITLE: Vice President of Academics

CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Exempt

PRIORITY DEADLINE: Review Begins - May 6, 2024

COMPENSATION RANGE: Starting Salary of $120,000

DEPARTMENT: N/A

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

REPORTS TO: President

SUPERVISES:

Director of Arts and Sciences

Director of Applied Studies

Director of Early Entry and Instructional Logistics

Administrative Assistant to the VP of Academics

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a strong record of progressive academic upper administrative leadership experience in a college environment

Extensive expertise in program and curriculum development, assessment, program review and enhancement, continuous quality improvement processes, budget development, and fiscal management

Three years teaching experience at the post-secondary level

Creative, visionary leader who will inspire staff, students, and the community while promoting excellence and student success in and out of the classroom

Knowledge and experience with post-secondary accreditation

Proven team player in a fast-paced environment

Empathetic leader who displays positive regard for others

Highly ethical, trustworthy, credible, loyal, and respectful of diverse views and opinions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Innovative educator with a clear, focused commitment to modern teaching, learning and

academic outcomes

Proven experience of intentional integration with workforce development programming

Passion for and understanding of rural education

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Academics (VPA) provides visionary leadership and promotes academic excellence for the College. The VPA encourages creativity and ensures that the College offers an inclusive environment that celebrates and promotes understanding and respect within a diverse community of faculty, students, and staff. This position will collaborate with internal and external

stakeholders to create and implement a distinctive vision of affordable and accessible education that is nimble and enhances existing efforts. The VPA works closely with the President and members of the President’s Council to provide leadership in long-term planning, budgeting, and ongoing assessment of the College and its operations. The Vice President of Academics is responsible for oversight of the academic integrity of the College and supports innovation in curriculum and program development as well as methods of instruction and delivery that respond to a rapidly changing higher education environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide strong, dynamic leadership for all academic programs and work with the directors and faculty to:

Facilitate appropriate program development

Supervise annual systematic program review to ensure quality and best practice

Formulate, maintain, and implement high-quality curriculum

Ensure standards, degree programs, and graduation requirements are in accordance with the college’s identity, values, and mission

Provide visionary leadership of academic programs, policy, and administration resulting in sustained growth and longevity of the college

Establish and nurture a collaborative, innovative, and supportive culture within division and college-wide

Plan, develop, and manage the annual budget for the academic division of the college and approve division’s expenditures

Coordinate with the Academic Directors as appropriate to approve the hiring, professional development, and evaluation of faculty, staff, and administrators of academic programs and services

Encourage and support scholarly activities of the faculty

Serve as the Accreditation Liaison Officer with the following responsibilities:

Serve as the primary contact with MSCHE staff

Oversee the submission of the annual data submission, ensuring its timely and accurate completion

Ensure institutional compliance with all requests for written reports and additional information in a timely manner

Maintain and update institutional files of accreditation materials such as reports related to affirmation or reaffirmation of accreditation and correspondence with MSCHE

Serve as key resource person, ensure the timely and accurate submission of the Annual Institutional Update (AIU)

Serve as key resource person and coordinate the details of all accreditation-related visits by MSCHE staff and peer evaluators

Maintain working knowledge of standards of accreditation, requirements of affiliation, and internal and external policies, procedures, and guidelines

Update President’s Council, all college, and the Board of Trustees concerning policies and procedures associated with accreditation and related compliance requirements as well as opportunities for training

Shepard the coordination of accreditation self-studies

Coordinate substantive change request submissions

Advocate and promote quality instruction, student success, integrated planning, and the

expansion of Student Learning Outcomes to meet the educational needs of students in a diverse

community college environment

Collaborate with the Vice President of Finance and Operations in the effective and efficient use of

and planning for instructional locations and sites to best meet the growth of the College

Collaborate with the Vice President of Workforce Development to facilitate comprehensive and

intentional reciprocation and integration of workforce development and academic principals into

all learning opportunities as practicable

Collaborate with the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services to create a supportive and effective student experience

Ensures the publication and regular revision of the Academic Catalog, Academic Calendar, and Academic Faculty Handbook in collaboration with other appropriate Divisions

Develop, implement, and revise academic policies of the institution

Serve as a member of President’s Council and other committees as needed

Work effectively with community groups, educational entities, business, industry, government, and legislative bodies to develop partnerships which result in improved service to students and to the

community

Maximize the use of technology in the instructional environment; encouraging faculty to be creative in their approach to interactive teaching

Represent the College at local, regional, and state meetings and conferences, make presentations at meetings, workshops and events as assigned

Provide leadership and support for shared governance

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Driver’s License and consistent access to a vehicle

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

PA Child Abuse History Clearance

Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History Record Check

Federal Criminal History Background Check

Training Certificate - Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania

WORK SCHEDULE:

Office Location: Based on availability and College needs

Work hours: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Friday

This position requires work hour flexibility and varied hours, including evening and weekends

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires frequent travel

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform other duties as assigned

Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NPRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, use of a service animal due to disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran status, age, or other classification protected by applicable law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.