Vice President Academic Affairs

Education/Experience: An earned doctorate and a distinguished record in teaching, scholarship, and service. Certifications/Licenses: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: A strong record of academic administrative experience with outstanding leadership, management, budgetary, and planning skills. A range of academic and leadership achievements in key areas such as program planning, faculty development, diversity, and social justice. Creativity and vision to lead a University growing in size, scope, and prominence. A management style that is collegial, consultative, and open, combined with the ability to be imaginative, decisive, and proactive. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Values that match the values of the University – specifically passion about social justice issues and about addressing the needs of marginalized communities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Lead thinking and planning about academic programs. Oversight of all academic programs. Supervision of all faculty and program directors. Supervise and lead faculty recruitment initiatives. Oversight of assessment plan for student learning. Participation in Leadership Team. Propose and implement new initiatives, programs, and other forms of development in Academic Affairs. Responsible for the development and administration of all academic policies, programs, and budgets for the University’s Chicago and Vancouver campuses. Work Environment (Physical Demands): The usual and customary methods of performing the job functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Universal Core Behaviors: Communication: Effectively expresses oneself in all oral and written communications. Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others informed, as well as responds, in a timely manner. Demonstrates match between words and actions. Responds with tact, diplomacy, respect and composure when dealing with others. Promotes the spirit and essence of the School’s Vision, Mission, Values and Key Strategies through both verbal and written communication. Teamwork and Collaboration: Cooperates with others toward the achievement of common goals. Seeks consensus and win-win solutions to problems and conflicts. Contributes actively and participates fully in team initiatives. Puts success of the team above own interests. Builds and maintains constructive work relationships. Responsive to Change: Supports changes in the work environment. Displays a proactive, problem-solving approach toward work. Committed to life-long learning by continuously increasing skills, knowledge and effectiveness. Actively seeks and initiates creative and innovative solutions. Exercises sound, accurate and informed independent judgment when needed. Quality-Driven and Accountable: Results-oriented and committed to quality through continuous process improvement. Eliminates ineffective activities and closes performance gaps. Anticipates and responds to customer needs. Monitors own performance, accepts responsibility for actions and actively seeks feedback. Meets deadlines and completes projects and activities in a professional, timely manner. Seeks opportunities to increase productivity and/or reduce costs while maintaining the highest quality standards (fiscally responsible). Support of Vision, Mission, Values, Key Strategies: Supports and models the School’s Values of: social interest, compassion, justice, respect for the individual, honors diversity and difference, intellectual rigor, optimism and collaboration. Articulates the School’s Vision, Mission, and Key Strategies in a way to educate others. Demonstrates active commitment in advancing the School’s Vision, Mission and Key Strategies. Exhibits personal integrity, honesty, zeal and compassion. Aligns work processes to advance the School’s strategic plan and key strategies. Equal Opportunity Employer: It is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. As part of Adler’s equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative action to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I understand that this is to be used as a guide and that I will be responsible for performing other duties as assigned. I further understand that this job description does not constitute an employment contract with Adler University.

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