Vice President - Academic Affairs #11983

Vice President

Office of Academic Affairs

SALARY

*see below

LOCATION

Daytona Beach Campus

JOB TYPE

Fulltime

POSITION

#11983

POSTED

3/6/2024

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled

The minimum starting salary is $100,000, and this position is eligible for Senior Management designation by the Florida Retirement System (FRS). 

Daytona State has trained the future leaders of Volusia and Flagler Counties and beyond for more than 65 years. Our graduates serve in the critical fields of healthcare, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, cybersecurity, digital media and more. We are seeking innovative, dynamic leadership in our Academic Affairs division and invite qualified applicants to apply for this senior executive position.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent health, dental and life insurance plans, and the opportunity to participate in the Florida Retirement System. Employees also enjoy a wide range of other incentives such as professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, free use of our aquatic and fitness centers, discounts on cultural events, generous leave policies and more.

We’re honored to be included in Orlando Business Journal's “Best Employers in Volusia County” rankings.

You belong here!

Required Qualifications:  This position requires a doctorate degree from an accredited institution and eight (8) years of significant senior level administrative experience at an institution of higher education, including experience in the development and administration of curriculum, budget, personnel, and strategic planning. The candidate must show a successful record of teaching experience in a community or state college setting, as well as familiarity with online course instruction, dual enrollment programs, and student and program learning outcome assessment practices. A record of commitment to excellence, collaboration, and personal integrity with a demonstrated capacity for innovative and visionary academic leadership is also required.

Preferred Qualifications: Supervision of multiple academic support functions at a large multi-campus institution is preferred. 

Key Responsibilities: This is not a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

• Provide leadership, management and supervision for employees,  and enforcement of policies and procedures, in the areas of responsibility.  Develop and distribute clear directives necessary for efficient and effective administration.  Oversee daily operations of academic Colleges, including all faculty, department chairs, deans and AVPs. May also oversee areas such as academic support centers, the Division of Online Studies and the Southeast Museum of Photography.
• Serve effectively as the college’s Chief Academic Officer and member of the Senior Executive Staff. This includes representing the College in state-wide meetings and at public events. Public speaking is a frequent duty.
• Advise the Provost on issues and recommend changes in policies or procedures to improve the overall operation of the College, with emphasis on areas of course and program enrollment, retention and student success. Provide updates and proposals to the President and other members of the senior staff on projects as assigned by the Provost and President.
• Develop and manage an academic strategic plan and implement academic related policies and procedures and enforce them as required; Provide academic guidance for long range plans and programs for area of responsibility.
• Development, oversight, review and approval of effective divisional budgetary controls to ensure that each operating unit of responsibility operates with efficiency and effectiveness and within established budgets.  Control expenditures to the extent that all funds are spent according to college policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, public speaking and presentation skills.
• Comfortable with technology, including the Microsoft Office Suite; strong knowledge of computers, peripherals, and software programs.
• Ability to function effectively in a process oriented and team environment; grasp concepts quickly.
• Exceptional leadership and supervision skills; ability to effectively collaborate with others.

For consideration, applicants must submit an online application at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr. Applicants may also upload their cover letter, resume and transcripts of all degrees and coursework. Application must include the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. If formal education occurred at an international institution, a copy of the degree evaluation must be uploaded and submitted with the online application. Candidates will not be considered if copies of transcripts (and / or third-party evaluations) are not furnished by the position closing date. Any candidate hired must supply official transcripts within 30 days of employment.    

Criminal background checks are required.                                                                                               

For more information, please contact us at 386.506.4505 or visit our website at http://www.DaytonaState.edu.                                                           

Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities during the application and interview process.  To request accommodations, contact 386.506.4505.                                                                                       

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at this site https://www.daytonastate.edu/equity/index.html or contact Human Resources at 386-506-4505 or 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Building 100, Room 303 Daytona Beach.

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