Inside Higher Ed · 13 hours ago
Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Affairs
Lancaster, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Affairs to provide strategic direction and leadership for Academic Affairs in supporting the mission of the College. The role involves supervising various academic programs, coordinating curriculum development, and contributing to the overall strategic planning of the institution.
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Responsibilities
Supervises the Office of Academic Affairs, instructional programs, and the deans and/or directors
Provides administrative leadership for the Educational Master Plan, Student Learning Outcomes, Program Review, and for the improvement of instruction and the use of technology to enhance learning
Coordinates continuous review and appraisal of curriculum adequacy and effectiveness; assists academic deans in the development of new programs, courses, and curriculum revisions; initiates feasibility studies in new curriculum areas
Coordinates the preparation of the annual budget for Academic Affairs, reviews division budget requests, and is responsible for program budget; assists in the preparation of the District budget
Coordinates the preparation and submission of required state reports pertaining to Academic Affairs programs
Makes recommendations for Academic Affairs personnel needs and, as appropriate, participates in the hiring process
Directs, supervises, and evaluates assigned administrators, managers, academic, and classified personnel; recommends for employment, directs the assignment and evaluation of all Academic Affairs personnel
Works cooperatively with all college staff in carrying out the district’s evaluation policy for personnel and program review
Plans and develops in-service training for new faculty orientation and on-going staff development for faculty
Assists in resolving faculty, and staff grievances, and complaints in accordance with Board policy
Coordinates the utilization of instructional facilities and office space and participates in the master planning for campus instructional programs and facilities
Works collegially with participatory governance committees and all college personnel and constituencies in accordance with the participatory governance policy, and collective bargaining agreements of the District
Reviews, recommends, and coordinates grant-funded projects for instructional programs for special purposes and/or populations
Represents the College in economic development and community-based instructional partnerships, working closely with community leaders and special interest groups to maintain and enhance the partnership between the college and community
Provides leadership and develops partnerships with high schools, colleges, and other educational institutions
Holds membership in and actively participates in appropriate professional and community organizations
On a rotational basis with other Cabinet officers, serves as acting Superintendent/President in his/her absence
Represents Academic Affairs to other divisions, departments, elected officials, and outside agencies
Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent/President
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education
Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in Academic Affairs, with at least two years at the vice president, dean, director, or equivalent supervisory level
Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students
Knowledge of and ability to provide leadership for fulfilling the comprehensive community college mission which includes transfer education, career and technical education, basic skills, economic development of the community, contract education, and community service
Knowledge of principles and practices in curriculum development, instructional technology, and staff development for the improvement of instruction
Knowledge of participatory governance philosophy and practices for California community colleges and ability to participate collegially in a participatory governance environment
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and management that promote teamwork, including the ability to train, motivate, and evaluate staff
Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing community colleges particularly as these regulations relate to overseeing the various service areas that comprise the Academic Affairs programs
Ability to prepare and administer a comprehensive budget utilizing a computerized budget system
Knowledge of current trends in information technology as they relate to the delivery of effective instructional programs; demonstrated experience with computerized student information database systems (i.e., Banner, Datatel, etc)
Knowledge of collective bargaining law and the ability to work effectively within the collective bargaining process
Ability to work collaboratively with the campus community as well as community groups and organizations
Knowledge of the accreditation process
Preferred
Earned doctorate preferred
Three years of full-time teaching experience in higher education preferred
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