Job Details

Vice President for Academic Affairs

About the Company

Progressive private university

Industry
Education Management

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1937

Employees
51-200

Categories

• Education

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President for Academic Affairs to serve as the Chief Academic Officer and a key member of the Executive Cabinet. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of academic and administrative duties, including academic budget development, course scheduling, curriculum decisions, academic assessment, and management of student affairs. This role also involves making hiring recommendations and decisions regarding faculty compensation and promotion, as well as addressing university accreditation issues. The Vice President for Academic Affairs will be expected to ensure that academic programs are in line with the institution's mission and strategic plan and to actively participate in the review and implementation of the university's strategic initiatives.
Applicants for the Vice President for Academic Affairs position at the company should have a Ph.D. and a minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience, along with a successful record of senior academic leadership in a 4-year higher education institution. The role requires a candidate with a strong background in Christian liberal arts education, strategic and organizational agility, and the ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external constituencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing academic programs that are both mission-aligned and revenue-generating and a proven track record of leading change within an academic environment. The company is committed to a vibrant, Christ-centered, urban, liberal arts education and is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate a vital Christian faith and a lifestyle consistent with its mission.

Hiring Manager Title
President

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration