Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

The Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs plays a crucial role as the liaison between academic leadership and university administration, prioritizing the best interests of students and faculty. This executive leader oversees all aspects of academic programming, faculty development, accreditation, and institutional effectiveness while serving as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Primary Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to institution-wide strategy and decision-making
• Collaborates with the Senior Leadership Team, academic faculty, and staff to manage, revise, and create academic policies and programs
• Provides senior-level oversight for planning, implementing, and assessing educational programs and initiatives
• Works with School Deans to oversee institutional enrollment and retention management efforts
• Conducts training, evaluation, professional development, and management of School Deans, Program Directors, and Faculty
• Supervises Program Directors through School Deans and creates a mentoring environment for School Deans and general education faculty
• Conducts classroom observations of teaching School Deans and general education faculty
• Represents the institution at academic, community, and professional meetings and serves on various institutional committees
• Supervises the planning, scheduling, and coordination of academic and administrative educational support for program reviews, campus visits, and self-studies
• Coordinates with departments on tasks related to accreditation, compliance, institutional effectiveness, and daily operations
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and leads preparations for accreditation visits and reports

Competencies and Skills

• Proficiency in online and campus-based pedagogies
• Application of adult learning theory for student success
• Knowledge of institutional accreditation and federal and state regulatory requirements impacting academic operations
• Experience with document resource management, filing, and tracking systems
• Ability to interpret academic and administrative policies and procedures
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, capable of producing reports under strict guidelines
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and details simultaneously
• Self-directed with excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Demonstrates discretion and effective decision-making abilities

Education and Experience Requirements

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Excelon Associates recruits senior academic leaders for colleges and universities across the country. We work with institutions seeking executives who can bridge administrative strategy with academic mission, build trust with faculty, and drive sustainable outcomes in enrollment, accreditation, and program quality.

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