Nebraska Methodist College · 3 months ago
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Methodist College - Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expNebraska Methodist College is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college located in Omaha, Nebraska. The Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as the College’s strategic leader, providing primary administrative leadership direction and evaluation for faculty while promoting a collaborative and supportive environment for both faculty and students.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Provide visionary leadership for the institution’s academic programs, ensuring they align with the college’s mission, vision, and values. Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Oversee faculty affairs, including recruiting, hiring, promotion and professional development. Support faculty in their teaching, research, and service activities to promote a positive and inclusive academic environment
Collaborate with student affairs to enhance student support services, promote student engagement and improve student success outcomes. Promote a student-centric approach by fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that empowers students to thrive and achieve their academic and personal goals
Work with faculty and academic departments to develop and assess curriculum to ensure that academic programs are rigorous, relevant, and meet accreditation standards
Establish and execute a vision for The Learning Center’s mission. Provide leadership to The Learning Center to ensure a robust portfolio of educational development programs for faculty, students, staff both externally and internally. Monitor the center’s budget and resources utilizing data driven strategies for ongoing growth
Oversight of the Registrar’s office in maintaining the integrity of academic records, supporting student success, and ensures that the institution complies with all relevant regulations and standards
Develop and manage budgets related to academic affairs, faculty development and student services. Ensure effective and efficient use of resources to support the institution’s mission. Knowledge of external funding sources which provide additional support for individual programs and larger strategic initiatives
Develop and implement strategic plans to advance the institution’s academic priorities and respond to emerging challenges and opportunities in higher education. Oversee and mentor College Dean and Directors in the creation and maintenance of annual reporting documentation to include visionary programmatic goals which roll up into the College’s strategic plan
Champion the integration of innovative technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance the college's academic and operational capabilities. Embrace emerging trends in higher education to maintain the college's competitive edge and Apple Distinguished Schools international distinction
Represent the college in the community and establish partnerships with external organizations, industry partners, and other educational institutions to enhance the college’s visibility and impact. Serve on external Boards of Directors at the local, state and national levels where vital to the college’s visioning, partnership. Participation within the Council for Independent College’s (CIC) leadership opportunities and advocacy for the CIC’s educational offerings to support ongoing development of Deans and other Senior Leaders within the College
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive campus community that celebrates individual differences and promotes equitable opportunities for all students, faculty, and staff
Engage with the college’s Board of Directors, providing reports, recommendations, and updates on academic affairs, students services and activities within The Learning Center
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in relevant field of study required
Minimum 10 years demonstrated experience in supporting the development of innovative credit and non-credit bearing educational opportunities to meet the needs of today's learners
Proven experience in strategic planning, resource management and budget oversight
Previous success in an academic role such as Dean, Department Chair etc
Strong leadership skills to provide vision, direction and guidance
Ability to develop and execute long-term strategic plans that align with the institution's mission
Ability to respond to the changing landscape of higher education
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and foster relationships and enhance collaboration
Ability to make well-informed decisions that balance the interests of stakeholders while upholding the mission and values
Proficiency in financial management and resources allocation
Ability to navigate and resolve conflicts constructively
Ability to adapt to emerging trends and technologies in higher education
Demonstrated project management skills
Ability to inspire, motivate and empower teams to achieve high performance
Benefits
Competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Great work environment
Company
Nebraska Methodist College
Established in 1891, Nebraska Methodist College is a private, fully accredited nursing and healthcare professions college and an affiliate of Methodist Health System.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sarah Murphy
Chief Student Officer & Dean of Students
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