SUMMARY The Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer for the college and as such reports directly to the President. The Vice President's position has both delegated and direct line administrative responsibilities. The Vice President will serve on the President's Administrative Staff. Primarily responsible for the development, coordination, and delivery of quality instruction, the Vice President's responsibilities can be divided into four major areas: administration, budgeting, programs and courses, and instructors/directors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Doctorate preferred; Master's considered. Experience in community college administration, teaching, marketing, and academic accreditation. Should have an administrative style that is compatible with participatory management.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.