Vice President for Academic Affairs at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury, Maryland

Job Description:

Wor-Wic Community College is accepting applications for a vice president for academic affairs to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, reporting directly to the College President. This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership to deliver responsive curriculum to support workforce needs and transfer credentials. The vice president oversees the Academic Affairs division, including critical functions of learning services, planning and assessment, library, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy and institutional accreditation; and contributes to campus leadership to support advancement of the College’s strategic goals and priorities and fulfillment of its mission.

Essential Duties

The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.

• Responsible for the management of the instructional programs of the college, having overall responsibility for curriculum and course planning, development and evaluation of all programs and services and related policies and procedures, and the supervision of administrative, support staff and faculty members; management includes approving all departmental action plans, budgets, assessment and all human resources tasks 
• Provides strong, dynamic academic and administrative leadership; fosters a collegial environment which encourages scholarship teaching, and learning excellence; possess the vision to guide the college's academic programs into the future
• Leads institutional initiatives and provides oversight for instructional related strategies; provides executive leadership to college-wide initiatives, leading projects to enhance enrollment, student success and service excellence; and drives continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
• Coordinates efforts to satisfy the criteria for continued accreditation by state, regional and programmatic accrediting agencies
• Provides vision and oversight of Continuing Education and Workforce Development division, including workforce training, personal enrichment courses and contract training review and approving class schedules and offerings
• Provides leadership for administrators, faculty members and other employees to foster innovation in curriculum design, instructional delivery and student engagement strategies to develop, offer and evaluate appropriate instructional programs
• Oversees development of the credit schedule of classes, data on faculty workloads, class size, faculty absences and similar information related to instruction
• Assigns the deans to their duties and responsibilities, ensuring that their workloads and assignments are consistent with their professional preparation; assists with faculty development, methods of curriculum presentation and student evaluations; and promotes excellence in teaching, scholarly research, service and leadership ensuring academic excellence and promoting student success
• Collaborates with academic leadership and other campus departments to ensure integration of curricular and co-curricular support services, enhancing student retention, persistence and achievement
• Advises and assists program advisory committee members in their study and recommendation of new programs and courses or modifications to present programs; and works with regional employers, government agencies and community organizations to align programs with labor market needs
• Manages and/or contributes to the annual and five-year comprehensive department assessment process as per the college assessment plan
• Plans, develops and administers the annual budgets for functional areas within the Academic Affairs division, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with strategic priorities
• Serves as a strategic thought partner with the President and members of the executive leadership team, collaborating closely to provide strategic leadership in college-wide operations and strategic goal implementation
• Performs other duties as assigned by the president

 

Minimum Requirements

• Doctorate degree
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience with at least five years of experience at the dean level
• Strong budget management and computer skills
• Valid driver's license
• Preference will be given to candidates with regional accreditation experience, community college experience and full-time classroom teaching experience

 

Supplemental Information

This is a full-time administrative position with excellent fringe benefits. The starting salary will range from $160,000 to $170,000, depending on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience. 

The right candidate will represent our commitment to innovation, community, integrity, learning, excellence, accessibility and diversity; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college; and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.  

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Please do not use "See Resume" or similar language in the job application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time.
 
 Applications received by April 27 will be given first consideration; the position will remain open until filled.

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Salary/Compensation: $160,000 - $170,000 per year

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