SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the President, the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) serves as the chief academic officer for the College. The VPAA provides institution-wide vision, leadership and strategic direction for academic programs. This position provides oversight and leadership for all functions of Academic Affairs for Northern Oklahoma College, a multi-campus institution, working closely with other vice presidents, academic division chairs and program directors to facilitate the overall mission of the college and fosters a commitment to academic achievement, excellence in instruction, assessment of teaching and learning, and student success. The VPAA is a member of the Northern Oklahoma College Executive Council and offices on the Tonkawa campus, although will occasionally work from the other campuses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES INCLUDE:

• Coordinate and oversee all locations at which NOC coursework is offered including the academic programs within the divisions of Agriculture and Biological Science; Business; Engineering, Physical Science, and Process Technology; Fine Arts; Health, Physical Education and Recreation; Language Arts; Nursing; Mathematics; and Social Sciences.
• Oversee and provide leadership for Instructional Design, Library Services, Institutional Research and Assessment, Grants Coordination, Global Education, Service Learning, Career Services, and Tutoring.
• Work with division chairs of all academic divisions and the Director of Institutional Research, oversee and provide leadership in the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of curriculum, programs and degrees related to student learning.
• Provide leadership in accreditation processes and reporting as required for the Oklahoma State Regents, the Higher Learning Commission – potentially serving as the Accreditation Liaison Officer, and/or Department of Education.
• Serve as college representative for the Council of Instruction for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and other state, regional, and national academic organizations as appropriate, and represent the college at professional meetings.
• Provide leadership in the development and successful deployment of budgetary and strategic planning initiatives relative to academic affairs. Provide quarterly updates on the strategic plan to the Board of Regents.
• Oversee projects related to faculty recognition, evaluation, and assessment of student learning.
• Oversee professional development activities for faculty, including adjunct and new full-time faculty orientation.
• Provide leadership in efforts that encourage student success and promote retention of students.
• Provide leadership in development, interpretation, and implementation of academic policies and procedures and ensure they are followed by employees in academic programs and services.
• Schedule and preside over faculty meetings, and meetings with the academic division chairs.
• Coordinate and direct commencement exercises.
• Prepare adjunct and overload faculty contracts.
• Oversee course scheduling, utilization and maintenance of academic facilities, and faculty deployment in conjunction with the Vice President for NOC Enid and the Vice President for NOC Stillwater.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide exceptional communication, through speech, written documents and listening.
• Serve as an advisor to the President on issues related to academic affairs.
• Serve on Executive Council and other committees and task forces as assigned.
• Attend NOC Board of Regents meetings.
• Work closely with the division chairs, the Vice President for NOC Enid and the Vice President for NOC Stillwater in the hiring of full-time faculty and academic support staff, and other administrators on the recruitment, interviewing and hiring of employees as required to achieve the success of the academic programs. Final approval is by the VPAA and President. Provide guidance to division chairs in the hiring of adjunct faculty.
• Travel as needed to meet with employees at NOC instruction locations and to meet with community and educational partners. After hours meetings and functions will occasionally be required.
• Regularly utilize NOC email account and the myNOC portal to share and receive official institutional information.
• Regularly utilize the college management and learning management system software packages.
• Maintain job manual for position with regular updates to describe processes when substitutions are needed.
• Perform all other duties necessary to accomplish the educational objectives of the college and/or as assigned by the President.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

A thorough understanding and appreciation of the role and mission of a two-year college, a demonstrated record of administrative leadership in higher education in the areas of curricula planning, assessment and evaluation, degree program development, quality improvement processes, HLC and specialized accreditation criteria, business and industry degree program development, faculty evaluation and professional development; a demonstrated success as a teacher at the college level relative to teaching and learning, the assessment of learning, and the alignment of instructional methodology to student learning styles; a demonstrated ability to effectively manage faculty and staff; a demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with other administrators, faculty, staff, students, and members of the community; a demonstrated ability to foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork; and strong interpersonal skills. The VPAA must preserve confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information, use independent judgment and initiative in planning and organization, be transparent with public information, and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Strong organizational, management, public speaking, and oral and written communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be able to work under pressure, meet flexible deadlines, and set priorities while maintaining professional relationships when dealing with individuals; he or she must also value the significance of collaborative inclusiveness with a diverse employee and student population. The successful candidate will be an effective advocate who is assertive, yet diplomatic and passionate about helping students succeed and employees develop professionally. Weekend and evening work will be required. Subject to satisfactory Fair Credit Reporting Act Disclosure, which includes a criminal background check.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: a master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution is required; a doctorate degree is preferred. College teaching experience required; experience in higher education leadership preferred. Experience at a community college and a multi-campus institution is preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required; experience with college management software, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, push, lift, haul, pull, reach, carry, grasp, squat or stoop, bend and twist the body while performing essential duties, use hands to operate controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The VPAA will be expected to travel to various locations.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to qualified individuals who apply to Human Resources by June 15th, 2024. Cover letter should be a maximum of three pages.

Applicants will need to submit an NOC application which is available online at www.noc.edu/staff , a letter of application, a resume, official college transcripts, and three references with name, job title, professional relationship, phone number, address and email address to Northern Oklahoma College, Human Resources, P.O. Box 310, Tonkawa, OK 74653 or complete application packets can be emailed to human.resources@noc.edu. EOE