Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Old Dominion University (ODU), located in Norfolk, is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with approximately 24,000 students, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community, and bold initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to the Commonwealth’s economy. The University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.

ODU is seeking well-qualified, innovative, dynamic candidates for the position of Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (AVPAA). The AVPAA reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Austin Agho. The AVPAA serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Academic Affairs Vice-Presidential division of the University providing financial and management services in areas of budgeting, resource allocation, full-time faculty and faculty professional position control, adjunct faculty and graduate student payroll administration, faculty appointment letters, workload analysis, review and approval of administrative agreements, and special project and management studies.

Academic Affairs is the senior division within Old Dominion University responsible for the quality of the institution’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs, faculty development programs, development of institutional effectiveness and assessment data, management of faculty and academic support staff, oversight of the University Libraries, and implementation and management of programs that enhance student success and bring national recognition to its outstanding academic programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning & Decision Information Services & Analyses:

-Trains and confers with College/Division budget managers regarding access and utilization of financial and enrollment data;

-Monitors adjunct utilization based on enrollment, costs, and revenue generation considerations as well as student progression issues;

-Coordinates AA-wide analyses such as faculty teaching load/research yield vs. student credit hours, enrollment, and tuition revenue generation;

-Coordinates Educational Advisory Board Academic Performance Solutions trend analysis of AA productivity and opportunities for cost savings/reallocations;

-Collaborates with multiple AA offices and staff, Institutional Research, IT, HR, and Payroll to gather data to ensure compliance with appropriate rules and regulations and production of faculty compensation and workload reports;

-Reviews audit reports and develops management plans to address audit findings.

Contracts, MOU’s, Clinical Affiliation Agreements:

-Consults with Legal Counsel and provides oversight on all proposed academic affairs contracts (in tandem with procurement when necessary) as well as all MOU’s, Clinical Affiliation Agreements, and Internship Agreements;

-Reviews contract clauses to ensure that proposed contracts/agreements/MOU’s are consistent with University criteria;

-Reviews and advises the Provost on all matters, including proposed financial terms of faculty fellowships and/or institutional purchase agreements for faculty time/expertise;

-Ensures AA effectively tracks and monitors all such contracts and agreements.

Administrative:

-Actively participates as the AA designee for University initiatives such as the IT Directory Project, Master Plan Coordination, HR matters, Finance issues, etc.;

-Reviews and approves all out-of-country travel requests;

-Provides assistance to the Provost as requested or needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

-Master’s degree in a business discipline or related field from a regionally accredited institution;

-Substantial financial management experience in academic administration;

-Experience in a senior level higher education administrative position;

-Thorough knowledge of budgeting policies and procedures;

-Demonstrated ability to establish collaborative working relationships to accomplish goals and objectives;

-Knowledge of higher education practices and shared governance;

-Demonstrated ability to work with faculty and administrators;

-Strong ability to systematize and summarize large and complex datasets;

-Knowledge of statistical analysis, computer database, and spreadsheet software programs;

-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally with diverse constituents;

-Strong interpersonal skills;

-Experience in budgeting, program evaluation, and working knowledge of auditing process;

-Evidence of active engagement in professional organization and life-long learning.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Inquiries, nominations, and application materials should be directed to Greenwood Asher & Associates. Application materials should include:

-A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position

-A current resume/curriculum vitae

-The name and email address of five professional references

We strongly encourage submitting application materials as PDF attachments. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Please direct inquiries, nominations, and application materials to:

Lois Stetson, Senior Executive Search Consultant,

Greenwood Asher & Associates

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Tracey Weldon, Vice President of Executive Search,

Greenwood Asher & Associates

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Betty Turner Asher, Co-Founder, Greenwood Asher & Associates

and Vice President and Managing Partner, Kelly

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