Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs

Technical College of the Lowcountry (TCL) is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and student-focused leader to serve as its next Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs. This leadership position offers the opportunity to shape the future of academic programs, support faculty excellence, and help advance a culture of innovation, quality, and student success.

Reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Vice President serves as a key member of the Academic Affairs leadership team, providing strategic leadership for instructional programs, academic planning, curriculum development, assessment, accreditation support, and institutional initiatives. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty, deans, and college leadership to ensure high-quality academic programs that respond to student, workforce, and community needs while advancing the College's mission and strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the College's academic programs and instructional services.
• Collaborate with academic deans, faculty, and administrators to support curriculum development, program review, assessment, and student success initiatives.
• Lead institutional efforts related to instructional quality, academic planning, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
• Foster innovation in teaching and learning while supporting faculty development and academic excellence.
• Build collaborative relationships with educational partners, business and industry, governmental agencies, and community organizations to strengthen academic opportunities and student outcomes.
• Assist in developing academic policies, strategic initiatives, and organizational priorities that support the College's mission and long-term goals.
• Represent Academic Affairs on college committees and with external stakeholders while promoting the College throughout the region.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success leading academic programs or instructional initiatives in higher education.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, accreditation processes, assessment, strategic planning, and academic administration.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, lead organizational change, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a commitment to student success and continuous improvement.
• Experience interpreting and applying higher education regulations, policies, and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in education, higher education administration, or a closely related field.
• Progressive leadership experience in higher education administration, academic affairs, or instructional leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience within a community or technical college environment.
• Experience with institutional accreditation, program review, assessment, and faculty leadership.

About the College

At the Technical College of the Lowcountry, you'll join a mission-driven institution committed to transforming lives through accessible, high-quality education. Located in the beautiful South Carolina Lowcountry, TCL serves a diverse student population and partners closely with local employers and communities to prepare students for success. As Assistant Vice President, you'll have the opportunity to influence institutional strategy, mentor academic leaders, and make a lasting impact on the future of higher education in our region.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is a public, open-door, two-year comprehensive college of higher education dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP), as applicable
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and state holidays
• Voluntary retirement savings plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and voluntary benefit options
• Professional development opportunities