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GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer for the campus and is responsible directly to the Campus Chancellor with indirect reporting to the Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs for the development, administration, supervision, and evaluation of the campus academic programs. The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs will provide leadership and supervision for all campus academic schools, K-12 academic programming, and other areas, which may include the learning resource center, instructional technology, library services, testing services, and serve as chief advisor to the Chancellor in the formation of policies affecting all academic programs. As the chief academic officer for the campus, this position has direct responsibility for the development, coordination, staffing, evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and workforce alignment of academic programs, as well as research, academic/campus planning, and budgeting within the context of the College's mission and purposes. The position is responsible for the overall student academic experience at the campus.
The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs will be a member of the Chancellor's cabinet with the purpose of providing leadership that aligns with the College's core values and implements strategies in order to meet the needs of a diverse community and student body on campus. This position promotes diversity, integrity, community engagement, innovation, and excellence and is accountable for performing statewide responsibilities to maintain consistent statewide curricula, policies, and practices. This position will work closely with campus leadership and Systems Office leadership to establish strategies coordinated with statewide efforts in key areas of focus (recruitment, enrollment, retention, completion, and student success).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides vision, leadership, coaching and direction to all academic employees for the delivery and/or revision of quality academic programs.
• Plans, organizes, and administers the academic programs and services in concert with the mission, purposes, resources, and facilities of the campus.
• Coordinates and supervises the preparation of the schedule of classes and the assignment of qualified faculty for all academic offerings.
• Assembles and maintains up-to-date documents pertaining to the academic services programs.
• Collaborates with Workforce Alignment to meet the community skill gap needs through training and academic programming.
• Collaborates with campus and systems-level leadership, fosters relationships with K-12, workforce, and other community partners.
• Provides leadership in the recruitment, development, supervision, and evaluation of faculty and academic staff.
• Collaborates with Student Success and Enrollment Services to ensure optimal student recruitment, enrollment, advising, retention, and completion and provides leadership to ensure that faculty collaborate in the same way.
• Ensures compliance with college policies, procedures and requirements established by law, regulation, board policies, and administrative decisions.
• Provides leadership and direction for accreditation self-studies and on-site visits, and maintains accreditation of programs with external agencies.
• Supervises the preparation and submission of required federal and state reports relating to the academic programs.
• Provides leadership and direction for dual credit, transfer, and articulation of programs with area secondary schools, colleges, and universities.
• Develops requests for new academic programs and services aligned with the Workforce Alignment Quadrant Analysis and guidance from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
• Oversees program review process and submits reports as required.
• Collaborates with all campus departments to meet the needs of the campus and College in the execution of the College mission and vision.
• Serves on local and statewide committees associated with job functions and represents the College as needed.
• Participates in all Campus Academic Officers Council meetings.
• Assists with the development of new transfer agreements and maintenance of existing transfer agreements.
• Works with the Campus Academic Officers Council to develop and approve academic policy for the College.
• Serve as the Campus' Chief Conduct Officer for academic misconduct.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Chancellor, Provost

SUPERVISION GIVEN: School Deans, Faculty, and academic staff

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited College or University required; Doctorate preferred.
• A minimum of five years' experience in higher education at accredited institutions and a combination of teaching and administrative experience are required.
• Community college experience is desired.
• Experience with grant writing, budget management, accreditation process, program review is desired.
• Must be adept at resolving individual and group conflicts.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to identify key issues and to carry forward an idea or project from conception to execution.
• Track record of thinking conceptually and mastering complex subject matter quickly.
• Possesses good judgment, discretion, tact and the ability to work easily with senior leaders in the higher education, charitable, government, and business sectors.
• Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.
• Ability to promote an inclusive environment where every student and employee feels respected and valued
• Values and respects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and is reflected in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.

CLASSIFICATION: E-4

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

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

WorkLife 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

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future-because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.