Vice President Academic Affairs

Job SummaryReporting directly to the president, the vice president is a member of the college’s senior management team and is responsible for providing vision and driving change in areas such as educational policy, instructional planning, program review, academic personnel actions, faculty development, and resource planning and allocation.The vice president also advances the college’s educational initiatives, including intercollegiate articulation, developmental education, and learning resources systems. The role requires leadership, inspiration, and strategic execution aligned with the college’s mission. The vice president participates in strategic planning, oversees special initiatives and partnerships, and sets measurable goals for all educational programs. Building strong, collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, the governing board, legislature, and the executive branch is essential. Data-driven decision-making, perseverance, and a commitment to community college access and student success are critical.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCommitment to the CCRI mission and students served.Supervise and mentor college Deans and academic officers, ensuring programs meet high standards, including accreditation requirements.Support faculty development, teaching excellence, governance, and service.Develop, implement, manage, and monitor the Academic Affairs Master Plan.Collaborate with the Vice President of Student Affairs and Chief Outcomes Officer to ensure a high-quality academic experience.Work with the Vice President of Administration and Finance to allocate resources supporting teaching, learning, facilities, and infrastructure.Coordinate across divisions to provide opportunities bridging non-credit to credit programs leading to credentials and employment.Advocate for the college with educational and community organizations.Perform additional duties as assigned by the President.Minimum RequirementsDoctorate from a regionally accredited institutionFive years of full-time teaching in higher educationSenior-level academic, administrative, and leadership experience with diverse student populationsExperience working collaboratively with faculty and staff, including collective bargainingExperience with accreditation, curriculum development, instructional technology, and program assessmentProven ability in budget and resource management linked to planning and assessmentExperience using data to support academic initiativesCommitment to inclusivity, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skillsExcellent communication skillsCompetencies and Desired QualificationsQualifications suitable for a tenured academic appointment are preferredCommunity college experience is highly desirablePosition DetailsPosition: Full-Time, Exempt, Pay Grade CPE 25Benefits include health, wellness incentives, paid time off, parental leave, tuition waivers, and legal insurance. For details, visit the college website.Posting DetailsVacancy: 1Application Open Date: 08/06Application Close Date: 09/12Posting Number: SF #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17