Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development

About the role

The Vice Chancellor (VC) of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development is responsible for providing leadership and administrative oversight to all aspects of academic affairs and workforce development for Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA).

Responsibilities

• Oversees all academic and career tech credit and non-credit program offering
• Oversees all customized training and/or corporate training offerings
• Establishes and/or enhances partnerships and relationships with business, industry, government, and community organizations that support local and regional economic and workforce development efforts
• Affirms the development of academic schedules across the college that meet the needs of students and academic programs, assigns faculty members effectively, enhances facility use, and integrates instructional technology in all modes of delivery
• Serves as the university liaison for the SUSLA community development corporation (CDC)
• Promotes small business, entrepreneurship, and community development and incorporates training opportunities
• Develops and updates the university’s academic affairs and workforce development strategic plans and assures their integration with other major planning efforts with the college
• Develops the budget for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
• Supervises and manages the Academic grievance and appeals process
• Coordinate the development of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development brochures, handouts and other materials
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; coordinates the work assignments of those personnel
• Develop and implement measures and methodology for determining the effectiveness and efficiency of the Academic Affairs and Workforce Development Division
• Ensure that Academic Affairs and Workforce Development functions are leading edge and adhere to the highest quality standards
• In coordination with the Chancellor and the Executive Team, participate in the development of rules, regulations, procedures and policies applicable to Academic Affairs and Workforce Development trends, practices, laws and regulations
• Monitor Academic Affairs and Workforce Development website pages to remain current and ensure accuracy
• Establish procedures for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development record retention and disposal
• Occasional evening and weekend work and overnight travel may be required

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college and university
• Five or more years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in Academic Affairs and or Workforce Development
• One or more years of experience as faculty (including adjunct or part-time) at a postsecondary institution
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational and interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach to working with students, colleagues and partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university
• Three or more years of increasingly responsible financial/business and/or operations related administrative experience at or above the Dean or Director’s level in Academic Affairs
• Knowledge of the State of Louisiana Procurement Process
• Working experience with Ellucian’s Banner Finance or other student information system
• Organizational and managerial skills with respect to complex, sensitive issues