Hutchinson Community College

Vice President of Academic Affairs (ADM2860)

Responsibilities

Essential –

  • Provide strategic vision, leadership, and accountability for academic operations: scheduling/teaching assignments, curriculum/program development, program review, instructional planning and evaluation, academic assessment, policy/procedure review, contractual responsibilities, and staffing/scheduling for academic/career technical programs of the College.
  • Recruit new qualified faculty members and make recommendations to the College President regarding appointment, evaluation, promotion, suspension, or dismissal of full-time faculty and instructional staff.
  • In cooperation with the Vice President of Workforce Development and Outreach, oversee annual course schedule and assignment of classes/facilities for all delivery methods, including face-to-face, online, hybrid and facilitated sections/courses.
  • Provide accountability for institutional effectiveness related to academic/career-technical/developmental instruction.
  • Provide leadership for institutional and programmatic accreditation, Kansas Board of Regents performance agreements/reports, articulation agreements and supervise periodic reporting to federal/state agencies and any regulatory agency as required.
  • Create a positive working environment for all levels of the academic division, leading department chairs with faculty/staff to work cooperatively with campus personnel to integrate/coordinate programs/services across the College.
  • Supervise instructional and academic support staff, including Online Education, Rimmer Learning Center, Honors Education, and Adult Education.
  • Direct professional development activities to enhance faculty teaching/student learning, including scholarly events, faculty mentoring, Teaching Academy, and opportunities for part-time faculty.
  • Supervise the budgeting and acquisition of instructional supplies and equipment.
  • Oversee Carl D. Perkins grant annual application and processes/allocations for (CTE) technical education programs.
  • Track/analyze student enrollment, retention, performance data to ensure learning outcomes are achieved and to make informed decisions regarding academic programs and resource management.
  • Provide leadership/support of effective advisory committees for guidance in strengthening curriculum, providing linkages to business/industry, and enhancing CTE learning environments.
  • Investigate and remain current regarding state/national trends and innovations applicable to various disciplines, community colleges, and higher education, including assessment/outcome methodologies, hiring practices, academic freedom, online education, and course design.
  • Collaborate with and support both faculty and quality education in alignment with the faculty Master Agreement.
  • Chair or serve on designated committees.
  • Comply with HutchCC policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.

Secondary –

  • Serve as a member of the President’s Council and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the HutchCC President.

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree required; earned doctorate preferred.
  • Demonstrated administrative leadership experience in a community college required.
  • Knowledge of principles/practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance, and advancement.
  • Experience in supervision of teaching faculty required; classroom teaching experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with LMS, instructional technologies and methodologies in online education required.
  • Familiarity with accreditation standards of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
  • Experience in budget planning and management; preferred knowledge/experience in grant writing.
  • Experience in the administration of state and federal programs.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and administration and to develop a sense of community.
  • Ability to problem-solve effectively through sound decision-making.
  • Demonstrated commitment to supporting diverse student experiences, student success, and equitable outcomes.
  • Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, listening, organizational and team-building skills required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a range of diverse people, ability, culture, and ethnic backgrounds to maintain good working relationships across the College.
  • Physical requirements include: ability and willingness to collaborate; ability to work independently; use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; light to moderate, indoor work environment.
  • Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
  • Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

SALARY And STATUS

The salary is commensurate with qualifications as determined by HutchCC administration. This administrative position is 12 months annual (261 work days per fiscal year), benefit eligible, at-will, and exempt.

Review of the applications shall begin on or near to June 10, 2024.
  • Seniority level

    Executive
  • Employment type

    Other
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Higher Education

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