Job Details
1. Academic Leadership and Strategy
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for academic affairs aligned with the college’s mission and institutional goals.
- Oversee the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of academic programs to ensure they meet workforce needs, transfer requirements, and accreditation standards.
- Foster innovation in curriculum design, instructional delivery, and student engagement strategies, including expanding online and hybrid learning.
- Formulates policies and procedures for academic departments of the college.
- Oversight of Academic Committees.
2. Faculty Development and Support
- Lead faculty recruitment, retention, tenure, and professional development initiatives to promote excellence in teaching and learning.
- Encourage faculty engagement in research, scholarship, and innovative pedagogical practices.
- Promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable academic environment that supports faculty and student success.
3. Student Success and Academic Support
- Partner with student affairs and institutional research to implement data-informed strategies that improve retention, persistence, and graduation rates.
- Enhance academic advising, tutoring, and other learning support services to ensure holistic student success.
- Develop initiatives that support the needs of first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented student populations.
4. Operational Excellence
- Lead the efficient management of academic operations, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and student needs.
- Enhance instructional technology and learning management systems to improve educational delivery and student outcomes.
- Streamline processes and policies related to curriculum development, approval, scheduling, and faculty workload to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement by leveraging best practices in academic administration, student services, and institutional effectiveness.
- Supervise Dean’s and academic leaders across the divisions and provide regular professional development on academic leadership.
- Oversee the utilization and design of instructional spaces across the campuses.
5. Workforce and Community Partnerships
- Strengthen relationships with regional employers, government agencies, and community organizations to align academic programs with labor market needs.
- Expand internship, apprenticeship, and experiential learning opportunities for students.
- Advocate for partnerships that enhance funding opportunities, program development, and student career readiness.
6. Budget and Resource Management
- Oversee academic budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with institutional priorities.
- Secure external funding through grants, partnerships, and other sources to support academic initiatives.
- Ensure the effective use of technology and instructional resources to enhance teaching and learning.
