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Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Nebraska State College System Wayne, United StatesAll applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking sy ...
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Wayne State College
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Wayne State College
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Vice President for Academic Affairs - Wayne, United States - Nebraska State College System
Description
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system.
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Wayne State College invites applications for Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), who is the senior administrative officer representing academic affairs and reports directly to the President.
S/he is charged with academic leadership of the College and promotes excellence in teaching and service across all academic programs.
TheVPAAdirects and coordinates all academic activities.
For all degree and certificate programs s/he is responsible for ensuring compliance with academic accreditation requirements; advancing scholarly activity; and growing and supporting academic programs.
The
VPAAworks closely with other vice presidents and administrators to support the College mission, vision, and objectives, and to ensure institutional effectiveness.
VPAAis expected to take office in June/July 2024.
Position Information
Job Title
Job Title
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Nature of Work
Wayne State College's Vice President for Academic Affairs is an essential partner in a forward-thinking institution with students as the primary focus.
Working collaboratively with President Marysz Rames and her leadership team, theVPAA
will engage faculty and other campus constituents to build on strengths and envision new innovative programming and modes of instruction for current and new student populations.
VPAA
directly supervises the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs; Deans of the Schools of Arts and Humanities, Business and Technology, Education and Behavioral Sciences, and Science, Health, and Criminal Justice; Assistant to the
VPAA; Director of the Center for Faculty Development and Innovation; Director of Institutional Research; and Academic Affairs Project Coordinator.
Major leadership agenda priorities include:
1.
Creating environments that provide academic leadership, supervision, and management.
a. Responsible for the successful operation of all academic areas at the College. Serve as an advocate for academic affairs with internal and external stakeholders.
b.
Develop an efficient process for developing and implementing academically-sound programs, which includes building a positive working relationship with the State College System office.
c. Oversee and engage faculty in developing, evaluating, assessing, and revising curricula that supports student achievement.d. Ensure compliance with the Higher Learning Commission and work with the Deans regarding the accreditation of programs specific areas.
e.
Recruit and recommend to the President, with the advice of deans and college standing committees, appropriate faculty decisions such as appointments, salary, retention, promotion, tenure, and grievances and disciplinary actions.
f. Participate in the negotiation of contracts for faculty and academic support personnel.g.
Work with academic deans to create and implement a faculty development agenda to meet the needs of faculty and program objectives.
h.Monitor existing, emerging, and innovative technologies to improve teaching and learning as well as make appropriate recommendations for implementing such technology.
i. Support and guide a robust continuing education program that includes online courses, hybrids, and offsite delivery.j. Ensure compliance with College and Board policies and procedures.
k.
Embrace the college-wide commitment to shared governance by working collaboratively with the Faculty, Support Staff, Professional Staff, and Student Senates.
l.Create environments that promote the professional success and well-being of academic support staff, academic deans, department chairs, and directors who comprise the Office of Academic Affairs.
m.Promote partnerships with off-campus constituencies that enhance College and regional effectiveness which includes developing articulation agreements with other colleges and universities.
2.Advance Scholarly Activity and Service
a. Enhance, promote, and support quality scholarly activity and service learning.
b.
Work with academic deans to clarify and promote the role that faculty scholarly activity plays throughout the College to support the achievement of institutional objectives.
c.Encourage and facilitate pursuit of external funding, grants and contracts, and other resources that sustain scholarship and regional economic development.
3.Support Student Success and Engagement
a.
Create and support a campus environment that celebrates a wide spectrum of perspectives, fostering an atmosphere of acceptance and collaboration.
b. Create and maintain a strong international education program.c. Support
NCAA
Division II athletics and student life.
d.
Collaborate with the Vice President of Student Affairs to develop, implement, and monitor a student success model that is strategic and data driven.
e. Provide academic input and support to the institutional undergraduate enrollment management efforts.f. Create, implement, and manage a robust Graduate Student Enrollment Management Plan.
4.
Provide Institutional Leadership, Planning, and Budgeting
a. Support and participate in institutional governance and committee structure.
b.
Represent Wayne State College's academic programs to external organizations, groups, and individuals to promote and develop support for the College's mission, vision, and goals.
c.Collaborate with the President and Deans to identify priorities, and subsequently partner with the Chief Executive Officer of the Wayne State Foundation to secure philanthropic support for Wayne State College.
d.Formulate and articulate sound policies and demonstrated ability to identify, resolve, and consult on a wide range of administrative and personnel issues with a clear sense of institutional needs and priorities.
e. Ensure effective and transparent communication with constituents across the institution.f. Build collaborative relationships with the campus community and external stakeholders.
g.
Work with the other executive officers on development of the campus master plan, campus wide facilities planning efforts, and physical plant functions.
h. Oversee development and implementation of academic strategic planning.i.
Supervise the preparation and submission of annual budgets for areas of direct responsibility to ensure appropriate resource allocation to advance strategic priorities.
Plan for long-term capital and operational resource needs; manage and monitor budgets on an ongoing basis.Required Qualifications
PhD, EdD, or other terminal academic or professional degree from an accredited institution.
At least five years of directly related professional experience with three or more years of experience in an academic administrative position in roles that required management of faculty, accreditation, strategy, and budgets.
Prior faculty experience in higher education.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with higher education curriculum planning and program assessment, including graduate student enrollment planning and oversight
Knowledge and experience with alternative delivery systems such as
ITV , on-line, and off-site delivery. Understanding of the evolving role of technology in higher education.
High degree of energy, passion, initiative, organization, and attention to detail.
Ability to plan and implement significant strategic initiatives.
Understand, appreciate, and commit to the mission of Wayne State College including dedication to serve f irst-generation students and traditionally underserved populations through an open-enrollment, inclusive environment.
Dynamic and proactive leader who operates from a transparent communication model to foster collaboration and respect within a diverse faculty, student, and staff population.
Committed to providing leadership to a studentcentered comprehensive college and enhancing the quality of student learning at the graduate, undergraduate, and professional levels.
Demonstrated commitment to collegiality and shared governance; experience with union environments.Experience with general studies, co-curricular and athletic programs.
Budget and grant oversight experience.
Proven record of working effectively with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external constituents; ability to navigate the college system and satellite campuses.
Experience in state funded higher education administrationExperience in collective bargaining environment.
Physical Demands
License and Certification Requirements
n/a
Other Requirements
Criminal Background and Credit Check
Salary Information
FTE
1.000
FLSA
FLSA
Exempt
Union Status
Union Status
Non-Union
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Number
Posting Number
PS1357P
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Wayne State College invites applications for Vice President for Academic Affairs (
VPAA), who is the senior administrative officer representing academic affairs and reports directly to the President.
S/he is charged with academic leadership of the College and promotes excellence in teaching and service across all academic programs.
TheVPAA
directs and coordinates all academic activities.
For all degree and certificate programs s/he is responsible for ensuring compliance with academic accreditation requirements; advancing scholarly activity; and growing and supporting academic programs.
TheVPAA
works closely with other vice presidents and administrators to support the College mission, vision, and objectives, and to ensure institutional effectiveness.
VPAA
is expected to take office in June/July 2024.
General Information
In 1891, Wayne State was founded as a Normal School, a teacher's college, became a state school in 1910, and was renamed Wayne State College by the Nebraska legislature in 1963.
We have become a leading comprehensive college in Northeast Nebraska, with 15 academic departments within four academic schools and more than 130 career pathways.
Our newest undergraduate programs include engineering technology, accelerated nursing, and pre-public health. New master's programs include human performance and wellness management, criminal justice administration, and interdisciplinary studies.
Wayne State offers more than 100 clubs and organizations in areas of academics, government, recreation and sport, religion, service, special interests, and social programs.
Club sports are incredibly popular, with many teams earning high ranks at regional and conference tournaments, and later advancing to compete and place on a national level.
WSC's newest club sports include esports, women's volleyball, wrestling, and disc golf. Athletics have enjoyed a rich tradition of success and been an important part of the College since 1912. The College offers six men's sports and nine women's sports at theNCAA
Division II level.
Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education.
Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a campus-wide approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning have yielded 28% growth in enrollment during the past six years, soaring to more than 4,500 students.
Wayne State's cost of attendance is among the lowest in the Midwest among four-year colleges and universities.Our aggressive work to keep costs down while leveraging scholarships and aid have resulted in the average indebtedness for graduates decreasing each year for the past four years, from $23,599 to $18,088, while the percentage of students graduating with zero debt has grown to 35% from 31% during the same period.
Students learn from accomplished faculty. Several are highly regarded as experts in their discipline and have been recognized with notable honors and awards.With a 20:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students receive an excellent education in a personalized setting and 86% of faculty hold the highest degrees in their fields.
The College's momentum is sustained by a data-driven blueprint that aims to inspire students, strengthen communities, and serve our regionOur goals are clear:
continually improve retention and graduation rates; provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities; support workforce and economic development in the region; maintain affordability and access; and manage resources for sustainability.
Our physical campus is beautiful and well-positioned to meet our needs.Careful planning and stewardship have brought about a newly built Center for Applied Technology, several completely renovated residence halls, academic buildings, and athletic facilities, and an inviting Campus Commons area at the center of a 128-acre campus that speaks directly to visitors about the pride we have in our history and traditions.
The campus will open its first new residence hall in 57 years, scheduled for the Spring of 2025. Also underway is a new athletic and recreation center. Since 2017, campus investments total more than $90 million.
Alongside our commitment to the physical campus, the College's vision, mission, and core values precisely define our highest aspirations, our commitment to the students we educate, and the guidance we have set for ourselves and our important work.
We are passionate, committed, and dedicated to helping our students fulfill their dream of earning a Wayne State College degree.
The institution's core values around diversity, engaged learning, sustainability, innovation and agility, partnerships, and culture and community guide the strategies and the execution of the mission while serving as the foundation for Wayne State's work.
Wayne State students, staff, faculty, alumni, and friends hold this institution in high regard for a reason.The College was borne out of the hard work, tenacity, and grit of early leaders and has been sustained and advanced by the same spirit throughout its history.
We invite prospective students and employees to join us on our mission. Learn more at www.EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities.
Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI andVII
of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran StatementThis position is subject to Veterans Preference.
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