Vice President of Instruction and Student Development
Job Description
Posting Summary
Working Title
Vice President of Instruction and Student Development
Role Title
12 month - Admin - Asst Prof
Role Code
01124-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
288FA040
Agency
Wytheville Community College
Agency/Division
Wytheville Community College (Div)
Work Location
Wythe - 197
Hiring Range
Minimum $110,000
Emergency/Essential Personnel
Yes
EEO Category
A-Official or Administrator
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Wytheville Community College is open from 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday. This position will work hours designated by the President.
Sensitive Position
Yes
Job Description
The mission of Wytheville Community College is to provide a quality, comprehensive education for the citizens of the counties of Bland, Carroll, Grayson, Smyth, and Wythe and the city of Galax. To achieve this mission and to fulfill its role as an educational leader and partner, Wytheville Community College commits to a student-centered environment by: providing programs and courses in occupational-technical education, college transfer education, general education, developmental education, distance education, continuing education, and workforce development; utilizing a broad range of instructional technologies, methods, materials, and facilities that are designed to meet the diverse needs of students; offering a supportive, comprehensive program of student development services that contribute to student persistence, success, and citizenship; fueling regional and state economic development by forging partnerships with businesses, industries, public agencies, civic groups, public schools, and other institutions of higher education not only within the service region but throughout the Commonwealth; promoting Appalachian Culture and cultural opportunities of Southwest Virginia; promoting accessibility; promoting accessibility and affordability; and ensuring quality in all programs and services.
The Vice President of Instruction and Student Development is responsible to the president and serves as the chief academic officer of the college. This responsibility includes but is not limited to planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating the college’s instructional and student services programs.
Specific job responsibilities may include but not be limited to the following:
Providing academic leadership in department planning to include:
- Providing leadership for the development and evaluation of curricula, programs, courses of study, and support services to serve the educational and student development needs of the community;
- Providing leadership for the recruitment, supervision, evaluation, and development of the instructional and student services staff;
- Working with the Vice President of Finance in planning the college budget and in disbursement of funds in support of educational and student services;
- Providing administrative leadership, supervision, and evaluation for instruction and student services including the Academic Divisions, Learning Resources, Student Success and Academic Development, Admissions and Records, Counseling Services, and Financial Aid;
- Participating in curriculum and program advisory committee meetings;
- Ensuring that instructional, informational, and technological resources provide appropriate support to the mission of the college;
- Providing leadership in long range planning;
- Working with agencies to provide articulation opportunities;
- Advising the President on matters relating to the educational support programs of the college including policies, practices, and developments at the local, state, and national level;
- Working with agencies in providing/facilitating opportunities for student learning;
- Overseeing program requirements and ensuring compliance;
- Overseeing production of class schedules, catalogs, programs, brochures, and other publications related to instructional activities;
- Providing leadership in and overseeing program needs assessment; and,
- Supervising/coordinating the preparation of statistical data, reports and grant proposals and submission of grant proposals relative to the academic mission of the college.
Providing administrative leadership relative to college activities/ events to include:
- Serving on college standing and ad hoc committees, including search committees;
- Providing leadership in procurement of instructional technology resources;
- Conflict resolution between students and faculty;
- Representing instruction and student services at meetings such as the President’s Cabinet and other required committees and meetings created to facilitate instructional and student services development; and,
- Attending meetings and maintaining other appropriate communications on behalf of the college.
Providing administrative leadership relative to scheduling, to include:
- Providing leadership in program development;
- Overseeing semester class schedules and course offerings; and,
- Providing leadership in enrollment management.
Providing administrative leadership relative to student/faculty/staff, to include:
- Serving as a mentor/advisor to faculty and staff in a proactive manner;
- Collaborating with appropriate personnel to assure consistency and ongoing communication regarding instructional and student services;
- Maintaining an active program of professional development for him/herself as well as for faculty and staff;
- Supporting faculty and staff on issues such as professional development;
- Evaluating full- and part-time staff;
- Selection of full- and part-time staff; and,
- Assisting faculty and staff in locating and securing professional development activities.
Providing administrative leadership relative to budget/finance to include:
- Proposing and maintaining instructional budget;
- Providing support to academic divisions in faculty productivity;
- Supporting departmental budgets;
- Analyzing allocation of academic program resources and recommending changes or adjustments as appropriate in relation to budgets;
- Preparing cost analyses for adjunct faculty;
- Working with other divisions to review and improve efficiency of instructional and student services, as well as enrollment management;
- Securing grant funding for academic programs; and
- Assisting faculty and staff in locating and securing monies for professional development.
This position will report to the President of Wytheville Community College and will be required to file a yearly Statement of Economic Interest.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Earned Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university;
Successful, responsible administration/management experience in a higher education environment with increasing levels of responsibility;
Successful experience working with varied instructional programs, including two or more of the following: workforce development, career and technical, transfer, and dual enrollment programs;
Knowledge/experience of the accreditation process; and,
Excellent customer service skills that allows one to work successfully with diverse groups of people and diverse individuals.
Additional Considerations
A growth mindset and successful administrative, supervisory and teaching experience at the higher education level;
Knowledge/experience with an array of instructional delivery modalities, e.g., in-person, synchronous and asynchronous online, and hyflex;
Experience with both instruction, and advising, or working with student programs, or other student focused service ;
Knowledge/experience/familiarity working with policy and procedures within a state system of higher education; and
Successful experience with the regional accreditation process.
Successful experience with the regional accreditation process.
Operation of a State Vehicle
Yes
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
Will be required to frequently travel to Richmond and other parts of the state for meetings representing the college.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1160P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
01/16/2024
Job Close Date
02/15/2024
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Malinda Poole Eversole
Email
HR@wcc.vccs.edu
Phone Number
(276) 223-4869
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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