Vice President of Academic Affairs

Position Summary The Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) is responsible for ensuring the college meets the educational goals set in consultation with faculty, staff, and the community in order to meet obligations set forth by accreditation, governmental regulation, or articulation agreements. The successful candidate will lead the development of programs and services to ensure the college can meet or exceed its intended outcomes through appropriate planning, staffing, tools, motivation, and overall support. As a member of the college administration, the VPAA collaboratively works with other administrators to fulfill the mission of the college while being an advocate of bold vision and innovation.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities. The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

Position Responsibilities Planning:

Lead the development and implementation of an Academic Affairs Strategic Plan that aligns with the College's Equity-Centered Strategic Plan and Student Success Plan to advance instructional priorities through strategic planning, policy analysis, organizational support, and ongoing assessment of progress and outcomes Establish and effectively communicate goals and objectives that support the College's mission and learning outcomes; encourage and support innovation in teaching and learning while providing administrative leadership for strategically develop, implement and provide administrative oversight of the College's Academic Affairs Strategic Plan Ensure and promote high quality instructional programs and services consistent with accreditation standards and best practices. Facilitate and support program planning and development; administer ongoing program review and evaluation; lead full time and adjunct faculty recruitment, development, retention and evaluation; ensure appropriate instructional facilities and instructional equipment and technology Strategically plan and support the develop of new programs that support the needs of the community and ensure that instructional offerings are effective and current in the areas of transfer, professional/technical and basic skills programs

Operations:

Direct and support instructional administration and staff through appropriate hiring, development, evaluation, and succession management Provide instructional support of the enrollment management process by ensuring the College provides coursework that meets the needs of students through course scheduling and within the parameters of budget and staffing Provide leadership in negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and contract administration Understand funding models and direct budget development by deans and staff; prioritize budgets as they relate to needs of divisions and services to support the educational goals of the College; assure fiscal accountability; provide leadership and support the development of creative and ethical alternative funding sources for educational offerings and student success Development and support of new and existing Bachelor's and Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degrees that provide applied, workforce-aligned pathways for academic transfer and career advancement in high-demand fields Support and promote best practices in teaching and learning across in-person, online, and hybrid modalities, including those that meet Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) standards for digital learning

Relationships:

Build and sustain articulation and collaborative partnerships with K-12 and higher education institutions, public agencies and boards, business and industry, and community organizations, supporting the College's educational goals. Advance and expand work-based learning opportunities (e.g., internships, apprenticeships, clinical experiences, and industry-sponsored training) in collaboration with community and industry partners. Responsible for building collaborative relationships among faculty, staff, and administration across all instructional areas, including collaboration with International Programs, to support coordinated educational planning at the college. As a member of the Foundation board, responsible for developing relationships and resources with the district community to support the Foundation's mission Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution Five years of leadership experience, preferably in a community college setting.? In lieu of direct leadership experience, consideration will be given to formal training or internship reasonably related to an administrative assignment. Understanding and commitment to the comprehensive community college mission. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in ways that engage faculty, staff, administrators, and community members, helping build shared understanding and support for key priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse backgrounds of community college students,facultyand staff. Demonstrated understanding of and experience with all areas of instruction: academic transfer, professional/technical workforce education, adult basiceducationand continuing education/contract training. Demonstrated commitment to providing faculty with leadership, accountability, support, and encouragement. College-level teaching experience, preferably at a community college. Demonstrated professional and successful experience in: accreditation and strategic planning; curriculum & program development and assessment. Demonstrated professional and successful experience in: budget planning and financial management; staff development; staff management and administration; change management. Demonstrated and successful experience with collaborative collective bargaining as well as maintaining an ongoing and productive Labor/Management relationship. Demonstrated commitment to faculty development, academic freedom and shared governance. Demonstrated ability to translate plans and vision into effective implementation, including resource development, project management, and personnel leadership. Supplemental Information Attach the following with your completed online application: Resume/CV Cover Letter Should you have any difficulties uploading the documents below, please contact NeoGov tech support at 1-855-524-5627 Mon-Fri 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. pacific time. At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas. All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.) Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law

RCW 28B.112.080.

Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link:https://www.greenriver.edu/campus/policies-and-procedures/general-administrative-policies/ga-2-tobacco-use-policy/

Jeanne Clery Statement:

Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report— Green River College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at www.greenriver.edu/CleryASFR, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 253-288-3350. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, (253) 288-3320. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Statement of Non-Discrimination:

Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status age, perceived or actual sensory, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. Reporting Any employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College's appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President's office for referral to an alternate designee.

For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants:

Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion More than Just a Paycheck! Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package, "including an excellent state benefits package (health and dental plans, option of participating in the State Board Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF) or in the Washington state Department of Retirement Systems' PERS 3 Plan. There may be other retirement options available under limited circumstances. We offer 24 vacation days per year, 11 paid holidays per year, 12 days of paid sick leave per year, as well as one paid personal holiday. Other fringe benefits include the ability to participate in a tuition-waiver program, option to participate in WA state's Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program, as well as a supplemental retirement program through TIAA-CREF, We also offer an on-campus fitness center.

Health Benefits:

Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board.