Vice President For Academic Affairs (Full-Time)

Vice President for Academic Affairs

JOB SUMMARY

Under minimal supervision of the president, the Vice President will plan, administer, and evaluate the Academic Affairs division. To include supervision and leadership in the activities of personnel as related to instruction, recommends the implementation, continuance, or discontinuance of instructional programs, and approves new curricula and revisions.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Plans, organizes, assigns, and evaluates the division’s work to meet the technical college’s objectives;
• Supervises requisitions for resources including but not limited to personnel, books, supplies, equipment, and facility needs for the Academic Affairs division and monitoring expenditures;
• Develops, implements, revises, and reviews procedures as related to Academic Affairs; determining and evaluating costs and benefits of implementation; and assuring full compliance with the Technical College System of Georgia policies and applicable state, federal, and accreditation policies;
• Supports marketing and recruiting efforts for the College;
• Plans and organizes the College’s growth and services as relates to the strategic plan, community need, and the Academic Affairs division;
• Reviews and approves work schedules and requests for leave, training and travel. Submits critical hire requests; provides support for the disciplinary process; acts as a reviewing manager for performance plans and evaluations in accordance with the organizational chart;
• Recommends the implementation or discontinuance of instructional programs/courses; approves new curricula and revisions; and supports the Technical College System of Georgia Probe process;
• Supervises instructional programs to include implementation of program standards, instructor performance, and student performance and their evaluation;
• Plans, implements, and evaluates procedures that allow for the assignment of appropriate credentialed faculty;
• Plans, implements, and evaluates procedures that allow for and promote articulation between programs within the division, and among other secondary and post-secondary institutions;
• Maintains and evaluates the Program Advisory Committee process;
• Monitors and evaluates credit enrollment, retention, graduation, and licensure rates;
• Provides support for the grade appeals process;
• Evaluates instruction and revises instructional processes based on evaluation results;
• Has direct supervisory responsibility over his/her respective area of Southern Regional Technical College, and is responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures are followed within his/her area of responsibility;
• Participates in assessment, planning, budgeting, and staff development;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the mission of postsecondary vocational/technical education
• Knowledge of program assessment and strategic planning strategies
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles
• Knowledge of state and local academic program curricula
• Knowledge of academic course standards
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority
• Skill to work cooperatively with community leaders, students, faculty and staff
• Skill to make timely decisions
• Skill in developing and maintaining close working relationships with community leaders and area businesses and industry executives
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Decision making and problem-solving skills
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree and three (3) years of related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

In addition to the minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a vocational field or occupational supporting discipline or a related field *and* Five (5) years of experience in an adult education environment as an instructor, instructional media specialist, placement specialist, counselor or related professional specialty, with one of the years having been as a classroom instructor

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salaried
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience
• Eligible for benefits

NOTICES

• For assistance/accommodations with the application/interview process, contact April Bentley, Human Resources Coordinator at abentley@southernregional.edu or 229-217-4255.
• All required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment.
• References will be checked.
• Post offer requirements following a conditional offer of employment to include a criminal history records check, a motor vehicle records check, and as applicable, pre-employment/random drug testing, credit history records check, fingerprinting records check, medical examination, psychological screening, and test for deception.

SRTC STATEMENT OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Darbie Avera and Connie Barrett. At Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC), the Title IX Coordinator is Darbie Avera, SRTC-Moultrie 800Veterans Parkway North, Moultrie, GA 31788, Building A, (229) 217-4145, davera@southernregional.edu. The Section 504 Coordinator for SRTC is Connie Barrett, SRTC-Thomasville 15689 US Hwy 19 N, Thomasville, GA 31792, Building A, (229) 227-2676, cbarrett@southernregional.edu.