INTERIM ASSIGNMENT
VICE PRESIDENT, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
GROSSMONT COLLEGE

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants interested in this position, send a complete and current resume and a 1-3 page cover letter addressing your experience and background related to the position by Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. to: alison.haertjens@gcccd.edu

(Probationary Employees, Please Contact Human Resources Prior To Applying To This Position)

SALARY
M-12: $12,576 monthly (Step A)

The compensation shall be paid at the step of the higher classification which is at least five (5) percent greater than the bargaining unit member’s monthly salary, including any longevity increment.

DEPARTMENT
Academic Affairs

START DATE
July 1, 2023

STATUS/ASSIGNMENT
Temporary/Approximately 6 months

SCHEDULE/HOURS
Monday – Friday / 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (hours may vary)

SUMMARY: Reporting to the President of Grossmont College, the Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs has the responsibility of providing leadership and direction to college instructional programs, the library, and computer technology learning resources. Directly reporting to the Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs are five Instructional Deans, a Dean of Learning and Technology Resources, and an Instructional Operations Supervisor.

The Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and is responsible for making recommendations to the President regarding instructional programs; other duties include providing support for instructional planning and coordination with other college areas including, but not limited to Student Services, Administrative Services, and College Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: a Master's degree in education or closely related field from an accredited institution and three years of increasingly responsible management experience in an educational institution of which two years management experience have been with emphasis in the area or closely related area of the administrator's assignment. Doctorate preferred.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to a disability and require accommodations for completing the application process, please notify the District Human Resources Department.

DEPARTMENT: Office of the President/Grossmont College

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the President of Grossmont College, the Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs has the responsibility of providing leadership and direction to college instructional programs, the library, and computer technology learning resources. Directly reporting to the Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs are five Instructional Deans, a Dean of Learning and Technology Resources, and an Instructional Operations Supervisor.

The Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and is responsible for making recommendations to the President regarding instructional programs; other duties include providing support for instructional planning and coordination with other college areas including, but not limited to Student Services, Administrative Services, and College Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide leadership and supervise the planning, organization, and coordination of the instructional programs of the college while achieving the institutional goals and objectives and ensuring academic resources are provided to students to achieve educational success.

Provide leadership in the development of curriculum in accordance with college goals and standards; assist in the development, evaluation, and improvement of course outlines and objectives resulting in an educational program that responds to changing community needs.

Direct the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of instructional personnel and classified staff.

Advise and confer with the President on management issues involving courses and programs of the college, including development and/or revision of policies and procedures; participate in strategic and long-range planning for college activities and programs.

Prepare, recommend, implement and monitor budgets for assigned areas; upon expenditure variations, take necessary action to assure compliance with budget limitations and established fiscal policies.

Direct the preparation of reports as required by federal, state, local, and district regulations; inform the President and other district staff as to the status of assigned functions.

Maintain current knowledge of legislation and educational trends pertinent to instructional philosophy and practice, i.e., Title V and the California Education Code.

Represent the college in the area of instruction to the community, governmental agencies, high schools, and two-year and four-year colleges.

Attend Governing Board meetings and make appropriate presentations as necessary.

Maintain effective communication and liaison with District administration.

Perform other duties as assigned by the President.  

OTHER REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Direct the student admission, registration and records maintenance; oversee the development of probation, disqualification and evaluation policies and procedures for graduation, transfer and veterans benefits.

Responsible for the development, and publication of the college catalog and class schedules.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: a Master's degree in education or closely related field from an accredited institution and three years of increasingly responsible management experience in an educational institution of which two years management experience have been with emphasis in the area or closely related area of the administrator's assignment. Doctorate preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS OR REQUIREMENTS:

Increasingly responsible experience in academic administration.

Demonstrated experience in the development, oversight and review of instructional programs.

Knowledge of the role of library and computer technology learning resources in the support of instruction.

Evidence of leadership in the planning and implementation of a complex instructional schedule that meets the needs of a diverse student population through a variety of delivery methods.

Direct experience in supervising budgets for assigned areas with evidence of ability to adjust to budget limitations and established fiscal policies.

Proven involvement with strategic and long-range planning for college activities and programs.
Demonstrated commitment to shared and participatory governance processes.

Experience with innovative teaching methodologies, including the incorporation of technology in the teaching-learning process.

Teaching experience in an institution of higher education which has included responsibilities beyond classroom instruction such as curriculum development, load determination, student learning outcomes, program review, and work with diverse students.

Evidence of skills in the analysis of complex problems and the development of creative solutions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Evidence of sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students; promotion of diversity among faculty and staff.

Demonstrated leadership and skill in communicating a college's instructional policies to faculty, staff, students and the community.  

Ability to exercise strong, dynamic, academic leadership to advance the College's mission.

Commitment to a comprehensive, student-oriented environment that facilitates learning.

Dedication to the improvement of the educational process.

Read, interpret, apply and explain complex laws, regulations, requirements, policies and procedures.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.