Require Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs in Santa Fe, NM

Job title: Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Company: The Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services
Job description: Compensation: $150,542

Compensation Type: Employee

Employment Type: Salary

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Grade: E20

Department: Business Management

Position Summary The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (AVPAA) reports to the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs (VPASA) and is responsible for assisting the VPASA with leadership and coordination for teaching and learning and the development and implementation of instructional programs at Santa Fe Community College. The AVPAA works with administrators, faculty, and staff at SFCC to provide leadership and coordination of academic policy, course and curriculum development and discontinuance, assessment and program review, transfer partnerships with four-year institutions, credit for prior learning, and faculty professional development. Must be committed to serving a diverse college community. Actively participates in and contributes to continuous quality improvement with an equity lens.

This position is available for a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on the demands of specific tasks. Working from the office is encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

Duties & Responsibilities

Report directly to the VPASA and collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators from across the institution to fulfill the institutional mission and strategic plan.

Assist the VPASA in planning, directing, evaluating, developing, and improving academic programs and related services

Oversee the development and implementation of any academic MOUs.

Collaborate with the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Deans, Faculty, Staff, and Students to ensure that student outcomes are central in collective dedecision-makingCollaborate with academic leadership to develop strategies for the scheduling of academic courses.

Support planning and project management in Academic Affairs.

Utilize data to engage in equity-based decision-making that will result in systemic improvements.

Collaborate with academic leadership to assess faculty needs and coordinate recruitment efforts.

Support effective teaching through collaboration, resource allocation, data analysis, and strategy implementation.

Create efficiencies in the process for supporting faculty and academic leadership.

Actively participate in the preparation and execution of accreditation reports and visits

Serve as a resource for college staff in solving student-related issues; develop strategies for interaction between faculty and other academic and student support staff to meet faculty and student needs while improving teaching and learning, student retention, and student completion.

Assure adequate and appropriate budget planning; administer funds allocated through the approved annual budget.

Provide leadership to teams and committees in areas of responsibility.

Supervise 5 to 10 employees.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of best practices in the areas of teaching and learning, student retention, and student completion.

Knowledge of best practices in online instruction and programming.

Knowledge of Adult Education, Continuing Education, and Contract Training best practices.

Knowledge of student conduct process, Title IX, and VAWA.

Knowledge of best practices in higher education administration.

Knowledge of budget development and management principles.

Knowledge of organizational management and supervisor principles.

Knowledge of equity principles from the perspective of student success.

A demonstrated record of skills in the following areas: educational leadership; curriculum development and management, project management, problem solving, and decision-making.

Knowledge of or familiarity with the mission and distinctive features of community colleges.

Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.

Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in consensus building and working with a diverse population.

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and community members.

Work Environment

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

Work Schedule

Typically, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday - Friday. Weekend and after-hours may be required

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree.

Eight (8) years of experience in higher education administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a community college setting.

Instructions to Applicants:

Please add the following documents to your application in the "Resume Drop Box" section of your application:

Resume

Cover Letter

Unofficial Transcripts

Best Consideration Date: 09/15/2023

EEO Statement:

As an EEO employer, Santa Fe Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant?s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Santa Fe Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Additional Comments to Applicants:

Applications are disqualified in the first level of review if they do not meet all Minimum Qualifications listed in this job posting. (Years of experience are calculated based upon numbers of hours worked per week. Example: 2 years of experience working 20 hours per week equals 1 year of experience.) Relevant experience pertains to Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities described in this job posting. ASSUMPTIONS ARE NOT MADE at any level of SFCC?s Hiring Process if information presented in the application material does not clearly address the Minimum Qualifications, Job Summary/Basic Function, and Preferred Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. Number of pages of application material will not negatively/positively affect your application, however, LACK OF DETAIL may.

Diversity Statement:

As Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) neighbors ancient Pueblo lands, and is a Sanctuary campus in a Sanctuary city, SFCC is committed to attracting and retaining highly qualified and richly diverse faculty and staff. Our students need a community to teach and support them and that represents their diversity. SFCC strives to make our campus a place of safety, inclusion and equity where all individuals from all diverse backgrounds feel welcomed, nurtured and valued. At the heart of SFCC?s mission ? Empower Students, Strengthen Community. Empoderar a los Estudiantes, Fortalecer a la Comunidad ? is a commitment and promise that higher education and opportunity should be open to everyone in our community and to fostering a climate where students can be who they want to be. A place where all within our community belong. A place where you are seen, a place where you are valued, a place where you are respected, a place where you are appreciated. Come join our community
Expected salary: $150542 per year
Location: Santa Fe, NM

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