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JOB TITLE:
Vice-President, Academic and Student Affairs
DEPARTMENT:
Administration
PAY RANGE:
Salary based on experience and qualifications; 12 mos. per year; benefit
eligible
Vice-President, Academic and Student Affairs
DEPARTMENT:
Administration
PAY RANGE:
Salary based on experience and qualifications; 12 mos. per year; benefit
eligible
Generous Benefits include:
- Health/Vision, Dental, Life/ADD &
Long-term Disability Insurance: Generous Employer contribution toward the cost of this benefit - Vacation Leave: Earn up to 15 days
per year - Sick Leave: Earn up to 12 days per year
- Holiday Leave: 12 per year
- Retirement: Participates in MT
Retirement System and Employer match up to 7% for 403(b) - Tuition Waiver: Employee plus up to two legal dependents
FLSA:
Exempt
Exempt
CLOSING DATE:
Closes Friday, January 27, 2023, at 5 p.m.
SUMMARY:
Flathead Valley Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful
campus in Kalispell, Montana with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives
through learning, and the trustees, faculty and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and promote
and support the well-being and economic development of the communities we serve. Anticipated start date of July 2023.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Creates collaborative work teams and a culture where faculty and staff work as
partners in student success, build consensus, develop, and execute strategic and operational plans, and work effectively with internal and
external constituents. - Provides executive leadership for all areas of instruction, curriculum, and assessment
- Provides
visionary and strategic leadership and direction to facilitate innovation in teaching and learning, student retention, transfer, and
graduation. - Leads in creating and refining instructional programs and support services that advance educational access and academic
success through cross campus collaboration and promotion of best practices that support students from all backgrounds. - Leads
accreditation and strategic planning. Oversees communications and monitors initiatives to achieve constructive change. Works with faculty
and staff to conduct periodic academic program review, accreditation, assessments, and other academic strategic planning initiatives.
Fosters and models the use of data in decision making and continuous improvement efforts. - Serves as a leader who seeks and values
collaboration and input from others, takes decisive action when needed, and is transparent about the rationale for important decisions. - Coordinates and sustains leadership in advancing the mission of the college.
- Provides leadership, mentors, and supervises
academic faculty, staff, and student services leaders; motivates and empowers employees to create environments that promote innovation; sets
standards for excellent customer service. - Works collaboratively and constructively with unions, faculty senate, committees, and
other governing bodies. - Oversees area’s budgeting and resource allocation; works with college and community stakeholders to
increase access, opportunity, and success in all aspects of campus life. - Represents the college to external constituencies
including school districts, other post-secondary institutions, Board of Regents, businesses, industry, and community; leads and serves on
various committees. - Participates actively and with initiative in continuous improvement efforts to provide efficient and quality
services; leads the review of processes; conducts or manages reports. - Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current practices and
trends in higher education, workforce and economic trends related to career and technical education. Promotes excellence and best
practices. - Performs other duties as assigned.
- Reports to the President.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in closely related field; AND,
- A
minimum of five years of progressively responsible senior leadership experience in education, accreditation, strategic planning, and
initiatives in achieving constructive change; AND, - Teaching experience
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
- An earned doctorate from an accredited institution
- Experience in a community college
or public education administration - Experience with instructional technology
- Experience with data analytics and
institutional research - Experience increasing a data culture that supports continuous improvement
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability in collaborating with key stakeholders in enrollment management, student
affairs, human resources, public relations, assessment and finance - Familiarity with innovative information and/or education
technology systems and service that instills a data-informed approach to decision making - Demonstrated ability to innovate in
pedagogical, curricular, and technological areas - Excellent skill in all forms of communication
- Expertise with budgetary
processes including the development and administration of departmental and programmatic budgets and grant funded initiatives - Skill
in hiring, evaluating, and managing employees - Demonstrated skill in effectively analyzing data, research and assessments for
outcome oriented results. - Ability to multi-task and manage multiple departments, individuals, projects and priorities
- Knowledge of competency based learning and micro credentials
- Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the
College by interacting appropriately with the public, donors, students, potential students and College community. - Ability to work
within policies and procedures of FVCC. - Skill and ability to operate a variety of computer applications including, but not limited
to, Microsoft Office and extended learning programs. - Ability to work non-traditional schedules for events, including evenings,
weekends, holidays, etc. - Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships with staff, students, and
public - Ability to follow and issue directions.
- Skill, dedication, and aptitude for working with students.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally
diverse backgrounds. - Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of
confidentiality. - Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to respond in the event of an
emergency. - This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of
Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at www.fvcc.edu/jobs; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not
accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.
PROCEDURE: In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at www.fvcc.edu/jobs; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not
accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.
Additionally, applicants are
required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application (NOTE: FVCC’s applicant tracking system will
time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.) :
- Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the
position’s Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; AND - A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND,
- Unofficial
transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification, combine and upload as one
document). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable
certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.), AND - Three professional
references, with complete contact information, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most
familiar with applicant’s work experience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for
professional references.
EMPLOYMENT SPONSORSHIP: FVCC is not able to sponsor individuals seeking
employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United
States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United
States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS,
REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment
verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant’s application or resume.
Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action organization. It is FVCC’s policy that all individuals are
entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or
mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and
decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as
required by federal and state laws.
FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at
https://www.fvcc.edu/about-fvcc/board-of-trustees/fvcc-board-policy
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with
disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of
such a request.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by
which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor
do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. I understand that
applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring
process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans’ Preference, you must complete the Veterans’
Preference Form (form is available at: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for
employment preference to [email protected]. Claims for Veterans’ preference
must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.
WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on
the Windfall Elimination Provision, I understand my employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall
Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni
are encouraged to apply.
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