Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs at Wake Technical Community College – Raleigh, North Carolina

The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as an ambassador for the Executive Vice President for Programs, employing diplomacy and negotiation to work collaboratively with leaders across the college to promote efficient and effective administration of academic programs in support of the Reach & Rally student success agenda. The AVP oversees functions related to student success, faculty development, curriculum development and program approval, assessment and accreditation, academic policies and procedures, and advisory partnerships.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

*Employs diplomacy and negotiation to work collaboratively with leaders across the college to promote efficient and effective administration of academic programs in support of the Reach & Rally student success agenda

*Provides oversight to and coordination among the following departments:

• Work-based Learning and Employer and University Advisory Partnerships - cultivation of partnerships with universities whose programs of study align with AA, AS, AE, AFA, and AAS programs; facilitates and supports work-based learning opportunities for students, ensuring alignment with academic goals and career development
• Title IX, Student Success, and Strategic Innovation, including the Impact Council - compliance of federally mandated Title IX regulations; development and implementation of high impact practices
• Institutional Effectiveness and Research, strategic planning, assessment, and college/program accreditation

*Leads the development, review, and execution of academic policies, procedures, and practices related to academic administration

Coordinates the work of the Academic Governance Committee in collaboration with the chair and co-chair

Leads the faculty rank process and oversees the tracking of faculty credentials

Reviews budget and position requests from provosts and compiles information for the EVP-Programs

Performs other job-related duties as assigned in support of the college's goals and core values

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Progressive leadership/management experience with proven ability to support an organizational culture that is responsive to student needs

Excellent diplomatic, negotiation, and collaboration skills

Emotional intelligence and maturity to build and maintain relationships with provosts, deans, faculty, and other college leaders

Strong organizational skills that demonstrate an ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks seamlessly with attention to details and deadlines while providing excellent customer service

Organizational awareness, problem solving, critical thinking, and crisis management abilities

Ability to evaluate the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one and flexibility to manage change in a dynamic work environment

Ability to listen carefully, to interpret accurately, and to respond to a high volume of requests

Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, credibility, and trust
Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in higher education or related field

Five years combination of administrative experience with progressive levels of responsibility in a higher education environment

Demonstrated experience in comprehensive student success efforts

Three to five years of supervisory experience
Preferences

Experience in a comprehensive community college with multiple campuses

Experience developing and maintaining successful partnerships in the community college setting