Vice President, Instruction

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute•Caldwell Campus, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as Chief Academic Officer under the authority and supervision of the President; ensures that instructional programs meet the educational attainment and workforce development needs of the College’s service area and region; exercises responsibility for instructional activities, personnel, and fiscal management; encourages innovation and continuous improvement in all instructional programs and methods of delivery; develops and implements sound academic policies and procedures; ensures that instructional programs maintain compliance with all applicable institutional and professional accreditation standards; provides direction and collaborative support for the instructional deans, support staff, and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning; facilitates collaborations with educational, workforce development, and industry partners to advance the College’s instructional mission.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in adult education, an academic discipline, or related field required.
Five years of increasingly responsible leadership experience with academic and instructional programs in a supervisory capacity.
Ability to function effectively in a multi-tasked environment, using strong organizational skills.
Ability to interpret and apply college and assigned division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Ability to select, supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
Ability to effectively direct the operations of the academic division in support of the college programs.
Ability to contribute to the development of academic mission, goals and objectives which complement those of the college.
Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to interpret, explain, and enforce academic policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
Ability to oversee the preparation and administration of an academic program budget.
Ability to conduct committee meetings in an effective and efficient manner.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of experience in teaching at a postsecondary level preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership for all academic divisions of the College through the development and administration of policies and procedures aimed at providing and supporting quality instruction.
Supervises the effective and efficient delivery of the College’s instructional programs.
Oversees institutional and programmatic accreditation for the College’s instructional areas to ensure compliance with all pertinent standards and requirements, substantive change policies, faculty credentialing, and continuous improvement processes.
Ensures that all instructional programs are administered in accordance with North Carolina Community College System curriculum standards, policies, and procedures.
Evaluates how effectively the College’s instructional programs are meeting local educational attainment and workforce development needs; proposes adding and/or closing instructional programs as needed.
Participates as a member of the Executive Council to provide advice and implement initiatives.
Supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of grants, special projects, and external funding initiatives related to instructional programs and workforce development.
Stays abreast of emerging technologies, economic development initiatives and opportunities for new academic programs that support the College's mission and goals; provides leadership in developing, recommending and implementing new academic programs.
Participates in the annual budget process to include planning, developing, and monitoring instructional budgets; oversees the preparation of annual adjunct faculty budget projections; responsible for allocation and monitoring of division-wide expenditures; coordinates mid-year budget revisions and determines priorities to ensure that College learning goals are met.
Participates in the development and execution of the institution's strategic plan.
Oversees the process for Program Reviews for academic programs to ensure relevance, currency, and quality of programs at the College; regularly evaluates assessments of learning outcomes and performance measures and other student success metrics and develops strategies for improvements as needed.
Supervises the development of course offerings.
Manages fiscal, operation and human resources, including faculty and staff needs, equipment allocations, facility utilization and operational expenses.
Promotes excellence in teaching and learning by supporting and evaluating the work performance and professional development of full-time and part-time faculty, academic administrators, direct reports, and support staff.
Builds and sustains partnerships with secondary public and private schools to support cooperative dual enrollment programs and high school curriculum initiatives.
Serves as a champion for initiatives that support student access and success, including alternative learning formats, and global education initiatives.
Collaborates and sustains partnerships with four-year colleges and universities to promote successful student articulation under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement; seeks opportunities to develop bilateral articulation agreements for students in applied science degree programs; advocates for the College, its faculty, and its academic programs and develops partnerships with local education agencies, public and private colleges and universities, and business/industry groups.
Manages student and faculty complaints and issues in a timely and effective manner and facilitates communication between college faculty and college administration.
Supports economic development of the region through engagement with prospective, new, and existing businesses and industries.
Participates in professional development activities and required employee training.
Serve on a variety of committees and study groups.
Represent the college to the community and outside organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.