Assistant Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs
About The Position
The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (AVCAA) serves as a senior strategic and operational leader within Academic Affairs, working in close partnership with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (VCAA). The AVCAA provides leadership across a broad spectrum of initiatives that support the effective operation, growth, and strategic alignment of academic programs. This role focuses on translating institutional priorities into operational execution across Academic Affairs. Responsibilities include coordination of workforce partnerships, academic grant initiatives, facilities and capital planning related to academic programs, and cross-school collaboration to strengthen Ivy Tech’s impact across education, workforce development, and regional economic growth. The AVCAA also serves as a key advisor to the VCAA on institutional strategy, emerging opportunities, and implementation of major academic initiatives.
Requirements
- Master’s degree required
- Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education, industry partnerships, or workforce development
- Experience managing complex institutional initiatives
- Experience working with external partners, grants, or program development initiatives
- Strong organizational leadership and strategic planning skills
- The incoming employee must hold a valid Indiana driver's license and complete the Driver Approval Form to obtain authorization from the Systems Office for operating any College-owned, leased, or rented vehicles as part of their job responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in community college academic leadership
- Experience coordinating academic grant initiatives
- Experience working with industry partners and workforce initiatives
- Experience managing large-scale program or facilities initiatives
Responsibilities
- Strategic Advisor to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
- Academic Operations and Institutional Initiatives
- Grants and External Funding Coordination
- Academic Facilities and Capital Planning
- Workforce and Employer Engagement Alignment
- Leadership of Workforce-Aligned Staff
Benefits
- Health & Wellness Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
- Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Work‑Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
- Additional Perks Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
