Shaw University
Vice President-Academic Affairs
Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Reporting to the Office of the President, The Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) directs the University'sacademic development and evaluation process by coordinating, planning, developing policy and implementingstrategies for the enhancement of an academic learning environment. The office also provides research supportfor programs housed in Academic Affairs and academic support service. The VPAA serves as a liaison foracademic quality, curriculum, assessment, planning, and policy ideas and issues to their constituencies and fulfilltheir committee responsibilities as university citizens. The VPAA also provides leadership for the academicdevelopment plan for the University.
Essential Job Functions:
• Advise the University President on the quality and improvement needs in the university academic programand learning environment and contribute to the university's comprehensive academic quality and assessmentplan.• Provide administrative oversight and academic insight for the Office of Admissions & Recruitment and theOffice of Records and Registration.• Directs and assists units in developing academic quality and assessment plans based on student learningoutcomes.• Provides assistance, as appropriate, to related quality and assessment projects.• Develop and maintain a process for ongoing review and revision of degree requirements, curriculum,instructional programs, and services.• In collaboration with Deans and other supervisory staff, recommend for hire and supervise all employees inareas of responsibility.• Manages the academic budget and programmatically-related budgets.• Model continuous improvement principles through the acquisition of knowledge or development.• Ensure that academic quality benchmarks and improvement goals and objectives for each undergraduate andgraduate academic program are posted on the Shaw University website each year.• Monitor through formal feedback with department chairs and other administrators whether a process hasbecome a part of the continuous improvement strategy of the Office of Academic Affairs and academicsupport units.• Survey those involved in the curricular process, including students, as to what impact (if any) this effort hashad on student learning outcomes.• Routinely advise the President regarding the outcomes and needs of the instructional programs and services.• Represent Shaw University at appropriate state, national, public, and community groups.• Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Direct supervision of the Assistant and/or Associate VP of Academic Affairs, Deans and Registrar.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
• Doctorate required (Ph.D. in STEM discipline Preferred) from an accredited university.• A minimum of ten years' related work experience in higher education settings.• A minimum of five years' supervisory experience (Dean, Assistant or Associate VP or above).• Demonstrated knowledge of institutional curricular structure and development at the undergraduate andgraduate levels.• Demonstrated understanding and strong commitment to cultural diversity.• Experience in program planning, development and evaluation, curriculum design, faculty evaluation anddevelopment, program assessment and resource management.• Three (3) years of experience teaching in higher education.
Certificates, Licenses or Registration None
Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision,commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical; ability to work bothindependently and collaboratively in a dynamic and demanding environment. Must have strong verbal and writtencommunication and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple complex assignments with sensitivityto deadlines, priorities, and changing circumstances; demonstrated professional work ethic and positive, problem-solving attitude. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
Physical DemandsAbility to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying.Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear,and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Essential Job Functions:
• Advise the University President on the quality and improvement needs in the university academic programand learning environment and contribute to the university's comprehensive academic quality and assessmentplan.• Provide administrative oversight and academic insight for the Office of Admissions & Recruitment and theOffice of Records and Registration.• Directs and assists units in developing academic quality and assessment plans based on student learningoutcomes.• Provides assistance, as appropriate, to related quality and assessment projects.• Develop and maintain a process for ongoing review and revision of degree requirements, curriculum,instructional programs, and services.• In collaboration with Deans and other supervisory staff, recommend for hire and supervise all employees inareas of responsibility.• Manages the academic budget and programmatically-related budgets.• Model continuous improvement principles through the acquisition of knowledge or development.• Ensure that academic quality benchmarks and improvement goals and objectives for each undergraduate andgraduate academic program are posted on the Shaw University website each year.• Monitor through formal feedback with department chairs and other administrators whether a process hasbecome a part of the continuous improvement strategy of the Office of Academic Affairs and academicsupport units.• Survey those involved in the curricular process, including students, as to what impact (if any) this effort hashad on student learning outcomes.• Routinely advise the President regarding the outcomes and needs of the instructional programs and services.• Represent Shaw University at appropriate state, national, public, and community groups.• Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities Direct supervision of the Assistant and/or Associate VP of Academic Affairs, Deans and Registrar.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
• Doctorate required (Ph.D. in STEM discipline Preferred) from an accredited university.• A minimum of ten years' related work experience in higher education settings.• A minimum of five years' supervisory experience (Dean, Assistant or Associate VP or above).• Demonstrated knowledge of institutional curricular structure and development at the undergraduate andgraduate levels.• Demonstrated understanding and strong commitment to cultural diversity.• Experience in program planning, development and evaluation, curriculum design, faculty evaluation anddevelopment, program assessment and resource management.• Three (3) years of experience teaching in higher education.
Certificates, Licenses or Registration None
Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision,commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical; ability to work bothindependently and collaboratively in a dynamic and demanding environment. Must have strong verbal and writtencommunication and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple complex assignments with sensitivityto deadlines, priorities, and changing circumstances; demonstrated professional work ethic and positive, problem-solving attitude. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.
Physical DemandsAbility to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying.Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear,and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.