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Shoreline Community College
Salary: $160,000.00 – $180,000.00 Annually
Job Number: 00878
Location: 16101 Greenwood Ave N Shoreline WA 98133, WA
Department: Office of Student Learning
& Success
Job Summary
Date of First Consideration: August 1, 2023
Shoreline Community College is dedicated to inclusive excellence in teaching and learning, student success, and community engagement.
Shoreline serves the educational, workforce, and cultural needs of our diverse students and communities through the core themes of
educational attainment and student success, program excellence, community engagement, access and diversity, and College stewardship.
Shoreline Community College is a place of open inquiry and learning, with a campus that models ideals set out in our Community Standard.* We
are committed to upholding a culture of free expression, as well as maintaining a supportive and respectful learning and working environment
for all.
Under the direction of the President and with a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access (DEIA) lens, the Vice
President of Instruction will serve as the Chief Academic Officer for Shoreline Community College. The Vice President of Instruction is a
member of the College’s Executive Team (ET) and provides leadership, vision in support to the College. The Vice President of Instruction
will be tasked with the development/management of a DEIA-focused comprehensive academic management strategy in alignment with the College
mission and student needs. This position is responsible for the oversight of academic programs including transfer, professional-technical,
basic skills and transitional studies, online learning, institutional research, and continuing education.
The Vice President of
Instruction directly supervises seven (7) administrative staff, with second level supervision of all academic faculty and academic staff at
the College. This position will provide leadership, supervision, planning, development, assessment and evaluation to the instructional
divisions including STEM, Humanities and Transitional Studies, Social Sciences, Nursing/Health Occ, eLearning, the Library, and other
programs resulting in increased student success.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Provide DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
& Access) focused innovative/effective leadership within the College’s academic programs: transfer, professional-technical, basic skills
and transitional studies, online learning, institutional research, and continuing education. - Ensure the effective management of
division budgets by developing proposals, monitoring accounts, and maintaining fiscal and program accountability for support within
instruction. - In coordination with relevant stakeholders, develop, monitor, and share student success metrics for use in
addressing/mitigating inequities in instructional outcomes. - Promote an environment that supports respect, inclusion, and student
engagement.
- Advocate for inclusive and equity-based curricula, pedagogy, and practice.
- Work collaboratively
with the President to effectively implement the College’s strategic plan. - Oversee the implementation of a grants program strategy,
assessing ongoing College needs within a DEIA framework and tracking outcomes to ensure accountability. - Contribute to
diversification of the College through a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion reflected in all aspects of administration related
to instruction. - Provide support/leadership within the faculty collective bargaining implementation committee assuring proper
administration of bargaining agreements within assigned areas.
- Ensure operational, policy, and planning decisions are
data-informed and performance-based. - Complete annual and multi-year linked learning assessment including course-based learning
outcomes linked to program and institutional outcomes reflective of a DEIA lens. - Partner with the VP-DEIA to develop professional
development programs for instructional leaders, faculty, and academic staff which supports the closing of student opportunities gaps. - Within the Guided Pathways framework, ensure degrees/pathways are organized, articulated, and promoted using data to determine
effectiveness of efforts. - Partner with student services to align educational planning with best practices for success.
- Use processes that align with participatory governance and transparent decision-making.
- Evaluate course enrollment,
persistence, and graduation trends, and ensure strategic class scheduling to address student needs and maximize productivity within a DEIA
framework. - Work with instructional deans and colleagues to develop academic partnerships, particularly with underserved immigrant
and refugee populations. - Collaborate with the Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (PIE) to ensure the success of
accreditation-related activities and reports. - Demonstrate global and domestic multicultural competence.
- In
collaboration with the President, Executive Team and Faculty Senate Council, lead academic policy development, and program implementation
and evaluation. - Represent the Office of Instruction within the College, in the community, and with professional organizations,
state boards, commissions, and other agencies.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university
- Experience as a faculty member in a higher
education setting - Five (5) years of progressive managerial/leadership responsibility in academic settings
KNOWLEDGE
OF:
- Leadership through a DEIA lens, as well as effective supervision and management.
- Budgeting/fiscal management best
practices which tie funding to strategic outcomes. - Academic policy development/implementation within regulatory compliance.
- Accreditation, assessment of learning outcomes, and program review components.
- Barriers to educational success for
under-represented and/or underserved students.
- Collective bargaining and labor-management in a higher education
environment. - Applicable laws, rules, and regulations such as FERPA, ADA, Title IX, etc.
- Microsoft Office applications
(or similar) including Excel, Outlook, and Word programs. - Techniques for effective communication of complex data to diverse
audiences.
SKILL IN:
- Contributing to global competency by fostering a climate of multicultural understanding.
- Effectively supervising and evaluating staff, directly or through subordinates.
- Using a DEIA lens for all aspects of
leadership and decision-making processes. - Directing departmental, divisional and unit activities within the context of strategic
goals.
- Fostering an environment of continuous improvement through assessment/adjustment.
- Time management,
multitasking, and coordinating outcomes with multiple partners. - Clear and concise oral and written communication; analytical and
problem-solving skills - Recognizing and creating opportunities for emerging business and educational trends.
- Establishing
and maintaining effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
- Interpreting applicable laws,
regulations, and policies to implement best practices - Handling sensitive situations using sound independent judgment within legal
guidelines.
Conditions of Employment
PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The College is
currently providing services in a mixed modality of operations (both online and in-person services are offered). Administrators are assigned
to work on campus, noting there may be some opportunities to work remotely based on program or area needs. If authorized for limited remote
work, employees will need to provide their own workspace and internet access, noting the College will provide technical equipment and
support for online work needs. When working on-campus, this position will perform work in a standard office setting, use standard office
equipment and physically attend meetings both on and off campus, using the ability to communicate in person or through appropriate means.
This position also work weekends and evenings when appropriate or needed is required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT/SALARY:
This is a full-time administrative/exempt annually contracted position with initial salary placement determined by the College dependent
upon education/experience. Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President.
OTHER CONDITIONS:
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodation in all aspects of employment with the
College. This includes, but is not limited to recruitment, application, hiring, training, termination, conditions of employment, and any
other employer-supported activities. Applicants requesting accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources at [email protected].
In accordance with RCW 28B.112.080, applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any
substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current or past places of employment.
In
compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of
hire. Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment. This position is overtime exempt.
Required Materials
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
To be considered for this position, please submit the
following:
- NEOGOV online application/profile/supplemental question
- Letter of interest addressing
qualifications - Current resume
- Unofficial Transcripts documenting highest degree (official required upon hire)
Applicants considered for positions at the College may be required to submit to a background check as a condition of employment.
Adverse information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant’
suitability for the positions.
Please Note: Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application.
*Community Standard Statement
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable
network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly …” — Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.
Shoreline Community College is a place for students, employees, and the community to pursue excellence in
education in an environment dedicated to equity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection. We value respectful, dynamic interactions and lively
discussion. We strive to create an environment where everyone is supported and valued. Shoreline Community College does not tolerate
hateful, violent, or discriminatory actions that target any person or group based on their beliefs, customs, identity, or affiliations. When
one of us is diminished, all of us are diminished.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/shorelinecc/jobs/4056531/admin-exempt-vice-president-of-instruction
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