Arkansas Tech University
Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Advancement
Arkansas Tech University, Ozark, Arkansas, United States, 72949
Application Deadline:
October 27, 2024
Salary Range:
$96,227 - $103,100
Location:
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus; Ozark, Arkansas
About Arkansas Tech Ozark Campus:
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is the regional provider for technical and career education, offering more than 25 programs with a variety of industry specific options, as well as certificates of proficiency, technical certificates, associate degrees and general education coursework. The Ozark Campus is located on I-40 between Fort Smith and Russellville, Arkansas, in the city of Ozark. The campus, which is more than 26 acres and includes a half-mile exercise path and disc golf course, is located along Arkansas Highway 23 North in Ozark, Arkansas. The city of Ozark, with a population of approximately 3,500, is located on the banks of the Arkansas River and surrounded to the north by the Ozark National Forest and to the south by the Ouachita National Forest. Located to the west of Ozark is the city of Fort Smith, a commercial and industrial center for western Arkansas. Russellville, home to Arkansas Tech University's main campus and an area of vigorous industrial development, is located to the southeast of Ozark on Interstate 40.
Position Summary:
The Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Advancement holds a pivotal senior leadership position, reporting directly to the Chancellor. Tasked with overseeing and enhancing academic programs, curriculum development, and workforce initiatives, this role is instrumental in ensuring academic excellence and promoting workforce advancement in the region and state. With direct supervision and leadership of faculty and staff, strategic planning, and a focus on professional development, the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Advancement ensures alignment between educational offerings and the evolving demands of the workforce. This role works closely with the ATU Ozark administrative leadership and also assumes direct supervision of the Arkansas Tech Career Center (ATCC) Director and provides leadership in the Career Coaching program, reinforcing the institution's commitment to fostering career-ready graduates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategic initiatives and best practices to promote excellence and relevance in teaching, learning, assessment, and workforce initiatives with a focus on aligning programming to high standards and workforce needs.Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders on a consistent basis, ensuring effective open communicationDirect the operations and administration of academic departments and programs, adhering to standards and established policies and lawsOversee and provide leadership for the assessment and evaluation of academic programs to ensure successful outcomesProvide leadership, direction, and professional development to faculty and staffAttract and retain talented faculty members to support the vision and mission of the UniversitySupervise budget preparation for the academic programs, allocating and reallocating funds and resourcesServe as a member of the senior leadership team, advising and/or assisting the Chancellor on key issues and initiativesCoordinate and supervise the preparation of the schedule of classes and the assignment of qualified faculty for all academic offeringsProvide supervision and leadership to the Director of the Arkansas Tech Career CenterProvide Leadership, as directed by the Chancellor, for the ATU Career Coaching ProgramCollaborate with campus and systems-level leadership, and foster relationships and agreements with K-12, workforce, and other community partnersProvide leadership and direction for accreditation self-studies and on-site visits, and maintain accreditation and review of programs with external agenciesWrite and manage grants as needed, securing resources for academic and workforce advancementIdentify and navigate challenges, analyze root causes, and develop innovation solutions to improve academic programs and workforce initiativesCollaborate with Student Services to ensure optimal student recruitment, enrollment, advising, retention and completion, and provide leadership to ensure that faculty collaborate in the same wayCollaborate with all campus departments to advance the vision and mission of the Campus and greater UniversityServe on local and statewide committees associated with job functions, and represent the College as neededDevelop requests for new academic programs and services aligned with job-market trends and workforce needsPerform other duties as assigned or needed to advance the vision and mission of the Campus and greater University.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated executive leadership and management skillsWorking knowledge of academic processesExceptional written and verbal communication skillsGrant writing and management experienceUnderstanding and leading accreditation processes and systems analysesProven track record of budgeting experienceAbility to work in cross-functional teams and foster collaborative teamworkUnderstanding of academic processes and promotion of excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum developmentExperience with assessment and outcomes-based educationAwareness of local, state, and national labor market trends to align academic programs with workforce demandsAbility to think and plan strategically and contribute to the University's strategic planDemonstrated success as a creative leader, securing internal and external support of academic programs and workforce developmentPossess and employ strong networking skills with an ability to build partnerships with industry, government agencies, community organizations, and other educational institutionsAbility to analyze and interpret data related to student outcomes, program effectiveness, and workforce needsCapacity to make informed decisions under pressure, considering multiple perspectives and data-driven insightsAbility to plan, execute, and oversee complex projects with multiple stakeholders and timelinesCapacity to identify and navigate challenges, analyze root causes, and develop innovation solutions to improve academic programs and workforce initiativesCommitment to continuous learning, professional development, and systemic improvementAbility to empathize with the needs and concerns of students, faculty, staff, and community members, and respond with professionalismAbility to effectively respond to and resolve conflict, mediate disputes, and foster constructive dialogueSkilled in building effective teams, delegating tasks, and empowering others to achieve goals and objectives
Minimum Education, Certification, or Experience Requirements:
A Master's Degree in educational leadership, career education, adult education, or secondary or higher educationAt least 4 years of teaching experienceAt least 3 years of successful leadership in upper administration/management
Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.
OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited College or UniversityA minimum of 5 years of upper-level management/administrationExperience with grant writing and/or managementExperience with accrediting bodies for academic programsExperience in Industry or in Workforce/Career Education
Work Locations, Environment, and Physical Demands:
This is a face-to-face position serving on the ATU Ozark Campus.Working nights, evenings, and weekends may be required.The ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Submission Documents:
Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references.
To be considered for the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Advancement position, all applications and materials must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the
deadline of October 27, 2024 before 6:00 pm central time.Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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October 27, 2024
Salary Range:
$96,227 - $103,100
Location:
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus; Ozark, Arkansas
About Arkansas Tech Ozark Campus:
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is the regional provider for technical and career education, offering more than 25 programs with a variety of industry specific options, as well as certificates of proficiency, technical certificates, associate degrees and general education coursework. The Ozark Campus is located on I-40 between Fort Smith and Russellville, Arkansas, in the city of Ozark. The campus, which is more than 26 acres and includes a half-mile exercise path and disc golf course, is located along Arkansas Highway 23 North in Ozark, Arkansas. The city of Ozark, with a population of approximately 3,500, is located on the banks of the Arkansas River and surrounded to the north by the Ozark National Forest and to the south by the Ouachita National Forest. Located to the west of Ozark is the city of Fort Smith, a commercial and industrial center for western Arkansas. Russellville, home to Arkansas Tech University's main campus and an area of vigorous industrial development, is located to the southeast of Ozark on Interstate 40.
Position Summary:
The Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Advancement holds a pivotal senior leadership position, reporting directly to the Chancellor. Tasked with overseeing and enhancing academic programs, curriculum development, and workforce initiatives, this role is instrumental in ensuring academic excellence and promoting workforce advancement in the region and state. With direct supervision and leadership of faculty and staff, strategic planning, and a focus on professional development, the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Advancement ensures alignment between educational offerings and the evolving demands of the workforce. This role works closely with the ATU Ozark administrative leadership and also assumes direct supervision of the Arkansas Tech Career Center (ATCC) Director and provides leadership in the Career Coaching program, reinforcing the institution's commitment to fostering career-ready graduates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement strategic initiatives and best practices to promote excellence and relevance in teaching, learning, assessment, and workforce initiatives with a focus on aligning programming to high standards and workforce needs.Collaborate with faculty and stakeholders on a consistent basis, ensuring effective open communicationDirect the operations and administration of academic departments and programs, adhering to standards and established policies and lawsOversee and provide leadership for the assessment and evaluation of academic programs to ensure successful outcomesProvide leadership, direction, and professional development to faculty and staffAttract and retain talented faculty members to support the vision and mission of the UniversitySupervise budget preparation for the academic programs, allocating and reallocating funds and resourcesServe as a member of the senior leadership team, advising and/or assisting the Chancellor on key issues and initiativesCoordinate and supervise the preparation of the schedule of classes and the assignment of qualified faculty for all academic offeringsProvide supervision and leadership to the Director of the Arkansas Tech Career CenterProvide Leadership, as directed by the Chancellor, for the ATU Career Coaching ProgramCollaborate with campus and systems-level leadership, and foster relationships and agreements with K-12, workforce, and other community partnersProvide leadership and direction for accreditation self-studies and on-site visits, and maintain accreditation and review of programs with external agenciesWrite and manage grants as needed, securing resources for academic and workforce advancementIdentify and navigate challenges, analyze root causes, and develop innovation solutions to improve academic programs and workforce initiativesCollaborate with Student Services to ensure optimal student recruitment, enrollment, advising, retention and completion, and provide leadership to ensure that faculty collaborate in the same wayCollaborate with all campus departments to advance the vision and mission of the Campus and greater UniversityServe on local and statewide committees associated with job functions, and represent the College as neededDevelop requests for new academic programs and services aligned with job-market trends and workforce needsPerform other duties as assigned or needed to advance the vision and mission of the Campus and greater University.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated executive leadership and management skillsWorking knowledge of academic processesExceptional written and verbal communication skillsGrant writing and management experienceUnderstanding and leading accreditation processes and systems analysesProven track record of budgeting experienceAbility to work in cross-functional teams and foster collaborative teamworkUnderstanding of academic processes and promotion of excellence in teaching, learning, and curriculum developmentExperience with assessment and outcomes-based educationAwareness of local, state, and national labor market trends to align academic programs with workforce demandsAbility to think and plan strategically and contribute to the University's strategic planDemonstrated success as a creative leader, securing internal and external support of academic programs and workforce developmentPossess and employ strong networking skills with an ability to build partnerships with industry, government agencies, community organizations, and other educational institutionsAbility to analyze and interpret data related to student outcomes, program effectiveness, and workforce needsCapacity to make informed decisions under pressure, considering multiple perspectives and data-driven insightsAbility to plan, execute, and oversee complex projects with multiple stakeholders and timelinesCapacity to identify and navigate challenges, analyze root causes, and develop innovation solutions to improve academic programs and workforce initiativesCommitment to continuous learning, professional development, and systemic improvementAbility to empathize with the needs and concerns of students, faculty, staff, and community members, and respond with professionalismAbility to effectively respond to and resolve conflict, mediate disputes, and foster constructive dialogueSkilled in building effective teams, delegating tasks, and empowering others to achieve goals and objectives
Minimum Education, Certification, or Experience Requirements:
A Master's Degree in educational leadership, career education, adult education, or secondary or higher educationAt least 4 years of teaching experienceAt least 3 years of successful leadership in upper administration/management
Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.
OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited College or UniversityA minimum of 5 years of upper-level management/administrationExperience with grant writing and/or managementExperience with accrediting bodies for academic programsExperience in Industry or in Workforce/Career Education
Work Locations, Environment, and Physical Demands:
This is a face-to-face position serving on the ATU Ozark Campus.Working nights, evenings, and weekends may be required.The ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Submission Documents:
Cover Letter, Resume, Transcripts, names and contact information for three professional references.
To be considered for the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Advancement position, all applications and materials must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone prior to the
deadline of October 27, 2024 before 6:00 pm central time.Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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