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How much do academic vice president jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for academic vice president in the United States is $142,106.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an academic vice president, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Academic Vice President, you need advanced academic credentials (often a doctorate), extensive experience in higher education administration, and a strong record of leadership in academic affairs. Familiarity with institutional accreditation processes, learning management systems, data analytics tools, and budget management software is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, strategic vision, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this leadership role. These skills and qualifications are crucial for effectively guiding academic policy, ensuring educational quality, and fostering institutional growth.

What are some common challenges faced by an academic vice president when balancing academic excellence with administrative responsibilities?

An Academic Vice President often encounters the challenge of balancing the pursuit of academic innovation and excellence with the practical demands of administrative oversight. This includes managing budgets, aligning faculty and staff with institutional goals, and navigating policy changes while ensuring high-quality academic programs. Success in this role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders such as deans, faculty, and external partners. The position also demands adaptability in responding to evolving educational trends and regulatory requirements, making strategic prioritization a key skill.

What are the main responsibilities of an academic vice president?

An Academic Vice President, often known as a Vice President for Academic Affairs or Provost, is responsible for overseeing the academic operations of a college or university. This includes managing academic programs, faculty affairs, curriculum development, and ensuring the institution's educational standards are met. They collaborate with other administrative leaders to set academic policies, allocate resources, and support student success. The Academic Vice President also plays a crucial role in strategic planning and accreditation processes to maintain and enhance the institution's academic reputation.

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Vice President of Academic Affairs

Georgia

Augusta, ME โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job Title:

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000002384

Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE.

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

The Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as the College's Chief Academic Officer and provides strategic leadership for all academic affairs functions. As a member of the President's Executive Leadership Team, the Vice President is responsible for advancing the College's academic mission by providing vision, leadership, and oversight for instructional programs, academic support services, faculty development, and other assigned areas. Working collaboratively with executive leadership, faculty, staff, students, and community partners, the Vice President ensures academic excellence, student success, innovation, and continuous improvement while supporting the College's strategic goals and mission.

MAJOR DUTIES

  • Advises the President on all matters relating to the academic and/or administrative function of the technical college;

  • Provides academic and/or administrative leadership towards attainment of goals;

  • Fosters collaborations with departments, programs and key campus units to enhance the quality of education;

  • Oversees the development and maintenance of designated programs and operations consistent with goals and objectives;

  • Shares the responsibility for the supervision of programs

  • Manages the development, implementation, and assessment of the college's programs and services that promote diversity, student development and enhance student life;

  • Advises the President on all matters relating to the academic and/or administrative functions;

  • Ensures that the data necessary for planning and decision-making are available as needed.

  • Reviews and makes recommendations on appointments, salary increases, promotions or dismissal of faculty and staff;

  • Establishes and maintains an effective divisional resource procurement plan that supports the recruitment and retention of highly qualified faculty, staff, students and ensures that state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and technology are procured;

  • Oversees the integration of technology that fosters progress toward state-of-the-art teaching facilities and an enhanced learning environment;

  • Responsible for preparation of and adherence to annual budget;

  • Works closely with vice presidents and System Office's Stewardship and Development Office to identify new sources of revenue to support existing programs, and to create and fund new programs;

  • Certifies students of the college for graduation upon completion of their studies;

  • Serves on various campus-wide and system-wide committees;

  • Highly visible in community throughout service area;

  • Responsible for recreational, social and cultural programming for the college;

  • Responsible for the programmatic aspects of college resident-hall life, if applicable; and

  • Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

  • Skill in the use of computers and job related software

  • Skill in planning and organizing projects

  • Skill in oral and written communication

  • Skill in interpersonal relations and effective problem solving methods

  • Skill in analyzing data and situations for accurate assessment

  • Knowledge of the college philosophy and objectives as they relate to performance

  • Knowledge of personnel management practices, budget and accounting practices, assessment and accreditation principles and issues and trends in higher education

  • Ability to work with staff and faculty in integrating effective assessment practices

  • Ability to supervise, advise, and mentor staff

  • Ability to provide leadership in high-pressure situations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Master's degree *and* Three (3) years of work related experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience serving as a Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs, or equivalent Chief Academic Officer at a college or university.

  • Alternatively, significant experience in a senior academic leadership role reporting directly to the President, Provost, or Vice President of Academic Affairs.

  • Demonstrated success leading academic planning, accreditation, faculty development, curriculum innovation, assessment, workforce-aligned programming, enrollment growth, student success initiatives, and organizational change in a higher education setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree AND Three years related work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.