Vice President Of Academic Affairs

Missouri Valley College has an opening for a dynamic academic leader to serve as its next Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Summary

The VPAA will drive a comprehensive, strategic, and clearly articulated vision for academic excellence and innovation across the college. The VPAA is responsible for implementing processes that ensure the integrity, quality, and fiscal viability of all academic programs and for providing oversight of policies and procedures governing the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. This includes supporting schools in launching new academic programs and providing oversight and monitoring of all Academic Affairs. Additionally, this role provides leadership and guidance for academic program review, specialized accreditations, compliance requirements, and reaffirmation processes and requirements for the Higher Learning Commission. This individual will be a highly experienced and accomplished academic leader and manager capable of cultivating relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support the mission, vision, values, and goals of the institution.

Essential Job Functions & Performance Standards

• Leadership of an exceptional and seamless student educational experience across the college.
• Supervision and management of all academic functions within schools, including planning, development, and evaluation of Academic programs.
• Leadership, management, and development of Academic leadership.
• Oversight of all policies related to faculty appointment, reappointment, and promotion.
• Management of overall program development, implementation, approval, review, and governance processes. This includes assessment of the effectiveness, quality, and appropriateness of Academic programs, including coordination with accreditors and vendors who support academic programs.
• Strategic and operational leadership in curriculum planning and development for graduate and undergraduate studies, including institutional and community college partnerships.
• Leading and collaborating to achieve planned, strategic enrollment goals.
• Participation in key committees and task forces related to academic planning, policy, curriculum, etc.
• Identification of potential donors to meet strategic fundraising, naming, and endowment goals.
• Serve as a contributing member of the President’s Cabinet.
• Oversight of Academic Affairs budget and financial stability through careful stewardship of funds.
• Oversight of Academic and student support centers.
• Collection and analysis of graduate placement data.
• Undertake and monitor annual initiatives to advance professional expertise.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 

Representative of the types of duties and level of responsibility required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of all specific duties and responsibilities. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented.

Required Qualifications 

• Earned doctorate degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training, and related work experience.
• Prior administrative experience in higher education, including a minimum of ten (10) years of experience leading, managing, evaluating, and developing faculty and staff.
• Experience developing and guiding academic policy through shared governance. 
• Thoughtful leadership in Academic Affairs, inspiring positive change and excellence with leadership, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• A deep commitment to student learning, success, and degree completion.
• A strong record of encouraging and supporting innovation and excellence in research and creative activities, teaching, and community outreach and engagement.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to strategically plan and manage resources (e.g., financial, personnel, facilities, technology) and to lead cross-functional teams to achieve strategic institutional priorities.
• Ability to lead, manage, and communicate organizational change, adapt to new circumstances, and innovate in a dynamic higher education environment.
• Ability to collaborate with others to proactively identify and provide optimal solutions.
• Ability to fully engage in effective communication and knowledge sharing.
• Excellent communication skills through speaking, writing, and presenting.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, including the ability to resolve conflicts efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to use current technology to enhance effectiveness, including but not limited to computers, software, apps, and audio-visual equipment; willingness to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning and/or fulfill contractual obligations.
• Ability to support a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging through effective interactions with students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.
• Understanding and application of high impact practices that lead to student success.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Ability to exhibit professional courage and personal integrity.
• Understanding of current issues in higher education.
• Understanding of high impact employee engagement practices.

Representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the job competently.

Work Environment  

• General office and classroom settings.
• Variable settings in conjunction with off-campus duties and responsibilities.

Physical and Attendance Requirements 

• Stamina to perform duties as required, including the ability to stand or sit for extended time periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance and inform supervisor (in advance, if possible) of any absence. Flexibility for remote work in non-routine, situational, or unusual circumstances may be provided at the supervisor’s discretion.
• Attend College events as requested by the President.

Application Instructions

To apply, please email cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of unofficial graduate transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references to hr@moval.edu. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval of candidates.