Assistant Superintendent​/Vice President, Academic Affairs

Overview

DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Superintendent/President, the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Affairs provides strategic direction and leadership for Academic Affairs in supporting the mission of the College. The Assistant Superintendent/Vice President serves on the senior management team as a member of the President’s Executive Council and Cabinet and contributes to strategic planning for the College. This position requires a commitment to excellence in the instructional programs and the service areas that comprise the Office of Academic Affairs;

to fulfill the comprehensive mission of the community college; to increase student retention, diversity and equity; and to support institutional and student learning outcomes. The major areas of responsibility for this position are planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the College’s academic affairs and instructional programs.

• Supervises the Office of Academic Affairs, instructional programs, and the deans and/or directors.
• Provides administrative leadership for the Educational Master Plan, Student Learning Outcomes, Program Review, and for the improvement of instruction and the use of technology to enhance learning.
• Coordinates continuous review and appraisal of curriculum adequacy and effectiveness; assists academic deans in the development of new programs, courses, and curriculum revisions; initiates feasibility studies in new curriculum areas.
• Coordinates the preparation of the annual budget for Academic Affairs, reviews division budget requests, and is responsible for program budget; assists in the preparation of the District budget.
• Coordinates the preparation and submission of required state reports pertaining to Academic Affairs programs.
• Makes recommendations for Academic Affairs personnel needs and, as appropriate, participates in the hiring process.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates assigned administrators, managers, academic, and classified personnel; recommends for employment, directs the assignment and evaluation of all Academic Affairs personnel.
• Works cooperatively with all college staff in carrying out the district’s evaluation policy for personnel and program review.
• Plans and develops in-service training for new faculty orientation and on-going staff development for faculty.
• Assists in resolving faculty and staff grievances and complaints in accordance with Board policy.
• Coordinates the utilization of instructional facilities and office space and participates in the master planning for campus instructional programs and facilities.
• Works collegially with participatory governance committees and all college personnel and constituencies in accordance with the participatory governance policy and collective bargaining agreements of the District.
• Reviews, recommends, and coordinates grant-funded projects for instructional programs for special purposes and/or populations.
• Represents the College in economic development and community-based instructional partnerships, working closely with community leaders and special interest groups to maintain and enhance the partnership between the college and community.
• Provides leadership and develops partnerships with high schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
• Holds membership in and actively participates in appropriate professional and community organizations.
• On a rotational basis with other Cabinet officers, serves as acting Superintendent/President in his/her absence.
• Represents Academic Affairs to other divisions, departments, elected officials, and outside agencies.
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent/President.

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education
• Earned doctorate preferred.
• Five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in Academic Affairs, with at least two years at the vice president, dean, director, or equivalent supervisory level.
• Three years of full-time teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender,…