College: Fletcher

Department: Academic Affairs & Initiatives

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the coordination and implementation of the work of Academic Affairs to include but not limited to initiatives, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and program review, development and recommendations.

• Oversee the collection of data (enrollment, retention, partnerships, net revenue, etc.) for annual Program Health Index (PHI) reports and prepare recommendations for action to supervisor and Chancellor based on analyses of program viability.

• Oversee leadership and guidance for the development of planning, goal setting, and evaluation of outcomes for continuous improvement to include but not limited to assisting with identifying and reviewing effective metrics to monitor outcomes of student success for developing innovative and emerging strategies to impact student success.

• Lead the academic program approval process in reviewing proposals for new programs and modifications to or terminations of existing programs for both internal and external (LCTCS, Board of Regents, SACSCOC, and DOE) requirements.

• Review Curriculum Committee proposals prior to meetings—serving as Chair to ensure alignment with internal and subsequent procedures and policies of respective approvals.

• May serve as the SACSCOC Accreditation Liaison as directed by supervisor.

• Provide executive level leadership for all SACSCOC accreditation activities related to reaffirmation, interim, and annual reports.

• Ensure management, maintenance, and alignment of SACSCOC accreditation policies, practices, and procedures, including oversight of substantive change activities.

• Supervise the Director of Library & Academic Support and the Department of Institutional Research & Effectiveness.

• Support supervisor with the preparation of College annual reports and updates.

• Support supervisor with implementing and reporting state and federal requirements related to academics.

• Attend LCTCS and Board of Regents cross-functional group meetings related to academics representing the College.

• Supervise—in conjunction with and under the leadership of the VCA/WI - edits to and reviews of the College Catalog and Faculty Handbook in preparation for annual publication.

• Attend annual conferences and trainings.

• Develop and host professional development sessions.

• Other related duties within the scope of Academic Affairs as assigned.

Required Education: Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited university required.

Required Experience: Minimum 5 years of administrative/supervisor experience in higher education. SACSCOC accreditation experience with compliance activities.

Required KSAs: Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills. Demonstrated proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets. Experience being involved with multiple projects, problem solving, and working with diverse groups. Ability to present in front of diverse audiences. Ability to assist in the development of written reports, to include conclusions and recommendations based on factual and objective analysis. Understands the mission of technical and community colleges.

Preferred Education: Doctorate Preferred

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.

About Us (Click here for more information)

Location - Campuses are located in Houma, Schriever and Thibodaux, 50 miles southwest of New Orleans.

Community

The Houma, Schriever, Thibodaux community is famous for its Cajun food, charter boat fishing, swamps, Cajun music and dance halls. Also, it is well known for its birding trails, an exotic wildlife park, museums, Mardi Gras celebrations, medical facilities and more. The area is designated a retirement community and offers diversity and a rich culture. Residents take pride in their properties and that curb appeal adds to the richness of the community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The College, which includes all offices under its jurisdiction, reaffirms its policy for Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) not to discriminate against or exclude from participation in any benefits or activities, any person, either an employee or a member of the student body, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, political affiliation, or other non-merit-based factors in any employment practice, in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Executive Order 11246; Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Contact Us:

hr@fletcher.edu

(985) 448-7901