Job Description
NOTE TO APPLICANTS
This position has been reposted following updates to certain duties and responsibilities. Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to submit an application for consideration. Job Summary The Vice President of Instruction & Chief Academic Officer has the comprehensive responsibility for the success of students in achieving their educational goals. The Vice President is responsible for educational policy, high-quality and relevant academic programs, as well as activities and initiatives in accordance with the College's mission and goals, core values, policies, and priorities. Working collaboratively with the other College Vice Presidents and members of the President's Cabinet, this individual provides leadership for instruction, accreditation, program review and continuous improvement, student success, as well as the development and evaluation of academic faculty and staff. The Vice President provides/oversees budget development and fiscal accountability within all areas of institutional instruction. PCC operates as a one-college model therefore, the Vice President provides oversight for all curriculum academic programs, all continuing education offerings, adult basic skills, institutional accreditations, transfer articulation agreements, high school dual enrollment, distance learning, and The Learning Commons. Essential Duties Provides leadership for all instructional areas of the College Promotes academic accountability, cooperation, teamwork, and creativity by supporting and modeling PCC's values Works collaboratively and collegially with the Vice Presidents and other Cabinet members to recommend new and revised policies and procedures; participates in activities that support effective teaching and learning environments; and fiscal accountability Serves as the liaison for overall institutional accreditation, individual program accreditation, and supervises efforts to promote and ensure compliance Leads the development, implementation, communication, and evaluation of institutional programs, activities, and initiatives to enhance student success Provides leadership for the development and implementation of appropriate professional development opportunities for faculty and staff Provides leadership surrounding initiatives that assure continuous improvement for student access, success, and completion Monitors teaching and learning trends to ensure course content and teaching methodology are current, effective, and relevant Seeks, evaluates, and executes external funding opportunities that align with the mission and strategic plan of the institution Establishes partnerships with other institutions (two-year and four-year) Ensures the quality and compliance of distance learning courses Develops and promotes crosswalks and services between CU and CE offerings Develops and promotes pathways for dual enrollment students Fosters collaborative relationships, programs, and student success initiatives with Person and Caswell County public, private, and home schools Identifies, creates, and updates sustainable university articulation agreements Plans, develops, and monitors the budget for the Instructional division Engages the Board of Trustees Participates in professional organizations, national, and state-level committees to support the continued success of the College and own professional growth Serves as the primary academic liaison to the NCCCS on behalf of the president Ensures that courses and programs are scheduled and delivered to fulfill the College's mission and meet the students' needs Ensures that all deadlines and reporting requirements are met within the division Verifies appropriate faculty credentials to teach classes and programs Other duties as assigned by the President Supervisory Responsibilities Departments supervised by this position include all full-time and part-time faculty and staff within the following divisions of the College:
Health & Wellness Nursing Technical & Manufacturing University Transfer & General Education Learning Commons & Educational Partnerships (includes CCP & Distance Learning) Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
Earned Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution Five years of experience supervising multi-department academic units Three years of experience in higher education administration, preferably within the North Carolina Community College System Five years of teaching in a community college setting or higher education setting Proven leadership roles as department director, department chair, dean or similar role(s) with progressive leadership responsibilities Experience with a one college model, leading curriculum and continuing education offerings Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills Demonstrated experience with budget forecasting and strategic planning of a budget Exceptional leader of instructional faculty and staff Effective written and oral communication skills Understand, demonstrate, and articulate a student-centered and student-success driven learning environment and comprehensive community college mission Physical Demands This job requires continuous talking or hearing, frequently standing and frequently walking. Working Conditions Work is performed in a typical office environment. Regular work week; Some evening work required. Health and Safety Standards All employees of Piedmont Community College who must enter an outside agency for the purpose of their work will be expected to adhere to the health and safety standards of that agency. This includes background checks, vaccinations, or any other requirements set forth by the agency.
