Vice President of Academic Affairs

Vice President of Academic Affairs

The Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and is responsible for advancing teaching, learning, and student success across the College. The CAO will champion academic excellence, equitable student outcomes, and innovative partnerships that prepare learners for both career and transfer success. The CAO works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, employers, and community partners to ensure that programs are student-centered, data-informed, and responsive to the region’s educational and workforce needs.

Essential Functions

Student Success and Equity

• Leading a culture of teaching and learning excellence that prioritizes student success, equity, and upward mobility.
• Using evidence-based strategies to close equity gaps and improve retention, completion, and transfer outcomes.
• Ensuring curriculum and pedagogy reflect inclusive practices and support diverse learners.

Academic Leadership

Community and Workforce Partnerships

Institutional Effectiveness

Leadership and Collaboration

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Starting Salary : $155,000 - $165,000

Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate. Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed.  Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable.

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Application Deadline :   Search will remain open until candidate is selected however, to ensure consideration resumes should be received by November 3, 2025.

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