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The Chief Academic Officer/Vice President of Academic Affairs is a key member of the Executive Leadership team at Jackson College and is responsible for overseeing the entire academic areas of the institution. This position works closely with faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners to provide strategic direction for academic programs and policies. The role ensures that educational offerings are of high quality, relevant, and aligned with the needs of the community, thereby fostering academic excellence and student success.
Apply by: March 14th, for Highest Consideration
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Strategic Academic Leadership - Collaborate with the President and other members of the Leadership Council to develop and implement the College's academic vision and strategy aligned with its overall institutional mission and Strategic Agenda;
- Curriculum and Program Development - Oversee curriculum planning, development, and evaluation of the instructional program including a five-year academic master plan. Ensure academic programs are current, innovative, and responsive to community and workforce needs;
- Accreditation and Compliance - Lead accreditation efforts for all academic programs and work to maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to Academic Affairs and the registrar;
- Faculty and Staff Oversight - Manage the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and professional development of faculty, part-time faculty, as well as academic staff. Encourage a culture of Academic excellence and continuous improvement;
- Budget Management - Develop and manage the budget for the Academic Division, aligning resources with strategic priorities;
- Student Success Initiatives - Coordinate with the Chief Student Services Officer and other departments to design and implement strategies that improve student retention, graduation rates, and overall academic success;
- Community and Industry Partnerships - Develop and maintain strong relationships with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, employers, and community organizations to facilitate program development and student educational pathways;
- Corrections Education, Dual Enrollment & the Jackson College Preparatory and Early College organization – Oversee the continuing development and success the College’s corrections program in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Corrections. Oversee and advance the growth of the College’s dual enrollment and partnership with the Jackson Career Access Network organization. Oversee the Jackson Preparatory and Early College, a public school academy;
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Promote an instructional culture that values and practices inclusivity and actively works to enhance diversity among faculty, staff, and ensures curricular sensitivity to diverse cultures and contexts;
- Continuing Education and Economic Development – Provide oversight and leadership to the Colleges Job Hub, economic development and workforce training initiatives, including maximizing the Michigan New Jobs Training Program;
- State Representation - Represents the district as the Chief Instructional Officer at state meetings and conferences, serves as the College’s representative on committees, commissions, and other activities, makes presentations at meetings, workshops and events as assigned;
- Contractual Obligations - Maintains compliance with the terms of contracts with employee bargaining units; participates in the negotiating process by assisting in the formation of negotiating strategy, formulating proposals and counterproposals and advocating the Board and management’s position;
- Vital Communications - Maintains regular communication and working relationship with other areas of the college, keeping them informed of current activities and working with them to achieve institutional priorities.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making - Utilize data and analytics to make informed decisions related to program quality, faculty and staff productivity, student retention and success, as well as resource allocation; and
- Other Responsibilities - Participate in local, state, and national discussions regarding Academic Affairs in community colleges and undertake special projects as assigned by the President.
CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Internal: Contact with all students, faculty, administration and other constituencies of the college.
External: Regular community contacts with K-12 and Intermediate School Districts, other institutions of higher learning, civic organizations, business, industry, contractors, community committees and organizations, and the public.Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in Education, Higher Education, Academic Discipline, or related field from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 10 years of Academic experience in higher education, with at least 5 years in a significant leadership role.
Proven track record of managing budgets, strategic planning, and leading academic programs.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications:
Competencies:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with special needs to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Close vision is required for computer accuracy.
WORK ENVIROMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise intensity level to which the worker is exposed in the job is moderate.
“This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required and shall not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.”Supplemental Information
Jackson College only accepts on-line applications though this system. For assistance with this, please call 517-796-8468.
Please use your legal first and last names on your application. If you are hired you will have the opportunity to identify and utilize your preferred name.
The Jackson College Nepotism policy prohibits hiring of a relative or someone with a familial relationship to work in the same instructional department, office or administrative unit of the College including spouse, child, stepchild, parent, stepparent or sibling of the employee or spouse, aunt, uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent, grandchild, and members of the same household including domestic partner.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess (even if you are repeating it from your resume or cover letter). For instance, do not say, "See Resume or C/V." Your resume, cover letter that includes your salary requirements and an unofficial transcript for the degree required must be attached to your application. Applications will be rejected if incomplete. When you apply for the position, you will get to the document upload area where you will be given an opportunity to attach your documents such as your resume/vita, transcripts, etc. Instructions will also be found there.
The College reserves the right to request proof of degree or certification at a later date, if these documents are required as part of the qualifications for the position.
Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background as part of the employment process.
If selected you will be required to complete the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Eligibility Verification form I-9 and provide documentation verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Jackson College is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.
Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
A copy of Jackson College's Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report is available on the JC Campus Safety & Security website. The security report contains crime statistics for the previous three years for all of our campus locations and the annual fire safety report, which contains statistics for any reported fires in campus housing units and fire safety systems in these buildings. Additionally, the report contains policies, available resources and information concerning personal safety, fire safety and reporting procedures for both crimes and fires.
Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.
