Vice President of Academic Affairs
Job Description
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Job Description
Qualifications: Terminal degree from an accredited university with eight (8) years of academic
experience and a minimum of five (5) years of academic leadership experience including
accreditation, assessment, the promotion process, and supervision of faculty. Minimum of three
(3) years teaching experience required.
Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved
by the Human Resources Department.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Level: 15
Salary: DOE
Campus Information:
Located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) is a newly
independent public community college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A proud
Hispanic Serving Institution, it awards certificates and associate degrees that serve the needs of
its region and prepare students to transfer to programs at other colleges or universities. SENMC
offers Early College and Dual Credit programs in collaboration with local high schools.
Southeast New Mexico College enjoys the strong support of its community, and has been
awarded several grants, which include $11.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy and
several multimillion-dollar grants from the U.S. Department of Education for student support.
The college’s diverse employee pool includes 38 full time faculty, 69 adjunct faculty, and 102 staff
members. SENMC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement,
and college tuition reimbursement. More information on SENMC can be obtained from its
website at https://senmc.edu.
Purpose and Scope:
Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) oversees all activities
and is responsible for maintaining the academic integrity of the institution at Southeast New
Mexico College (SENMC). The VPAA has the primary responsibility of leading the development,
implementation, and management of academic accreditation, assessment, and strategic
partnerships through collaborative efforts across Southeast New Mexico College. This position
formulates, recommends, and implements Academic Affairs policies and procedures. In addition,
the Vice President develops, maintains, and enhances academic programs; promotes a culture of
student learning and development and cultivates creative approaches to teaching and learning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborates and provides the leadership to create a long-term vision for Academic Affairs,
- Provides vision, leadership and direction for the College's academic programs including
- Develops and implements the College's academic initiatives, ensuring the alignment with
- Works collaboratively with the President and other Executives to ensure student access,
- Works cooperatively with the President to provide comprehensive offerings and develop
- Works closely with schools, colleges, universities, businesses, community groups, and the
educational matters.
- Provides leadership in developing, implementing, and maintaining course curriculum and
and career success.
- Conducts studies of and makes recommendations for the improvement of teaching, learning procedures, curricula, evaluation, course planning, academic record keeping, the
life and work of the College.
- Promotes the professional growth and development of the faculty through in-service
further academic study, and in other ways.
- Monitors and evaluates quality and cost effectiveness of academic programs.
- Evaluates course enrollment, persistence, and graduation trends; ensures strategic class
- Evaluates effectiveness of instruction through student course evaluations, course syllabi,
- Responsible for the completion of the annual performance evaluation process for full-time
- Participates in the promotion and tenure process.
- Initiates contacts and maintains ongoing relationships with other colleges and universities
- Completes reports to the Board of Trustees, the New Mexico Higher Education
matters of the College.
- Works cooperatively with faculty as well as Grant and Institutional Research Offices to
- Establishes business and industry as well as community partnerships to strengthen and
- As directed by the President, represents the institution to executive and legislative
priorities and develops, recommends, and implements the annual academic budget.
- Oversees the recruitment, selection, and professional development of faculty and staff.
- Utilizes institutional data in decision-making, including the evaluation of academic
- Collaborates with and supports the Executive Team (Executive Vice President of Business
and Community Engagement, and the President) in leading the College.
- Maintains a positive, productive high profile within the region, including business partners
relationships between the College and its various constituencies.
- Performs other special assignments and projects either at the request of or with the
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge and understanding of principles, procedures, regulations, and standards
Working knowledge of academic affairs operations.
- Knowledge of the operation of complex organizations, or educational or
- Knowledge of State and Federal Laws as they relate to education, research, funding,
administration; principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
- Familiarity with higher education accreditation in the United States, Higher Learning
- Knowledge of and commitment to diversity and inclusivity as critical components of
- Strategic and tactical planning; complex problem analysis and resolution; public
- Excellent communication skills, ability to listen to new ideas and to respond in a
- Skill in working effectively with personnel conflicts and concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to administer in a fair, thorough, and thoughtful way.
- Ability to solve problems and deliver difficult messages with kindness and
- Ability to work independently and to establish and maintain a high degree of
- Ability to collaborate and negotiate with diverse individuals and organizations.
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Negotiate with others on proposals and programs as they relate to the academic
- Skillset including effective leadership, public relations, and managing academic
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a personal commitment to equity.
- Ability to work effectively in a collegial environment and deliver results with limited
- Strong detail orientation and ability to multi-task with little direct supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure with multiple interruptions and meet deadlines.
- Function as a team player in a diverse working environment.
- Ability to handle sensitive and extensive confidential data.
- Problem solving skills and the ability to lead, instruct, handle a large variety of details,
Work Environment and Physical Demand:
- Reach and grasp objects
- Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Use of video display terminal
- Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Communicate information orally and in writing
- Receive and understand information through oral and written communication
- Proofread and check documents for accuracy
- Work a fluctuating work schedule
Performing the essential functions of this position requires the use of a computer throughout
most of the workday, the ability to navigate a typical office environment, significant amounts
of interpersonal interaction including oral and written communication, and the ability to keep
track of multiple tasks, projects, deadlines, information sources and business processes. This
job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the
job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions
and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to
the position.
Affirmative Action Statement:
SENMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through
diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any
other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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