State of South Carolina
Vice President, Academic Affairs
State of South Carolina, York, South Carolina, United States, 29745
Salary:
Depends on Qualifications Location :
York County, SC Job Type:
FTE - Full-Time Job Number:
176334 Agency:
York Technical College Opening Date:
07/02/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Class Code::
UC04 Position Number::
61135067 / 148502 Normal Work Schedule::
Other Normal Work Schedule (Other)::
Monday - Friday (8:00 - 5:00) Pay Grade:
Unclassified Hiring Range - Min.:
$134,787.00 Hiring Range - Max.:
$163,903.00 Opening Date:
05/08/2025 EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures::
Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Veteran Preference Statement:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities York Technical College seeks an innovative and experienced Vice President for Academic Affairs to lead the College's academic operations as Chief Academic Officer. Reporting to the President, the Vice President will oversee academic programs, faculty development, and student success initiatives, while ensuring academic quality and alignment with the College's mission and strategic goals. This executive role also serves on the College's Executive Leadership Team and represents the academic division in internal and external partnerships. The Vice President will perform the following functions:
Academic Leadership:
As York Technical College's Chief Academic Officer, plays a critical role in shaping the academic direction and success of the College by developing and executing the College's academic success plan, providing executive leadership to the College's deans, academic administration and library/ academic support service area. Directs the development and implementation of new academic programs, flexible academic scheduling focused on student needs, academic procedures to maintain academic quality and relevance, and cross college efforts to improve student success in the academic programs. Fosters a supportive and accountable academic environment promoting faculty excellence and student access to faculty, academic advising, coaching and library services. Fosters a collaborative environment that ensures a fully integrated, exceptional, seamless student experience. Budgets and allocates resources for academic programs, classroom tools, faculty hiring and development, and academic support services to optimize resources in line with the College's strategic direction. Represents the College in the community and partners with the community, school districts and other entities in support of College objectives. Curriculum Development and Assessment:
Ensures the relevance, flexibility, progressiveness and continuous improvement of the program curricula. Ensures academic programs and conferred academic credentials serve business and industry, actively meet student needs and accreditation standards. Ensures the set of academic programs is future-focused, forward facing and relevant to the communities the College serves. Certifies faculty are appropriately credentialed. Strategic Direction for Service Excellence:
Provides executive oversight to college-wide efforts, leading projects to advance student success, to improve academic programs, ensure flexibility and nimbleness of academic programs, and drives continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making. Fosters a culture of excellence and innovation. Collegewide Leadership:
Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, Crisis Management Team, The Council for Academic and Student Affairs and other committees and activities at the direction of the President. Serves as designee of president as needed. Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Master's degree in education, higher education administration, business administration, or a related discipline At least seven years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education administration, with a focus on academic affairs Preferred Qualifications
Earned Doctorate Knowledge of academic leadership principles, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements in higher education Knowledge of current pedagogical approaches and trends in curriculum development and assessment Strong, collaborative leadership skills and the ability to provide hands on guidance to various departments Familiarity with budgeting and resource allocation processes within an academic setting Awareness of community engagement strategies and partnerships to support institutional objectives Strategic planning and project management skills to drive college-wide initiatives and enhance service excellence Ability to effectively allocate resources to optimize academic programs and support services Flexibility and adaptability to navigate complex challenges and perform duties as assigned by the President
Additional Comments
Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application are required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note:
The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01
What is your highest level of education?
Less than a twelfth grade education High school diploma or equivalent Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher
02
Do you have at least seven years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education administration, with a focus on academic affairs?
Yes No
03
If you answered yes to question two, please describe your progressively responsible work experience in higher education administration, with a focus on academic affairs? Note: Please see resume/application is not an acceptable response. Required Question
Depends on Qualifications Location :
York County, SC Job Type:
FTE - Full-Time Job Number:
176334 Agency:
York Technical College Opening Date:
07/02/2025 Closing Date:
Continuous Class Code::
UC04 Position Number::
61135067 / 148502 Normal Work Schedule::
Other Normal Work Schedule (Other)::
Monday - Friday (8:00 - 5:00) Pay Grade:
Unclassified Hiring Range - Min.:
$134,787.00 Hiring Range - Max.:
$163,903.00 Opening Date:
05/08/2025 EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures::
Please apply online, taking care to complete the state application with all work history and education. Incomplete applications will be disqualified and will not be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Veteran Preference Statement:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities York Technical College seeks an innovative and experienced Vice President for Academic Affairs to lead the College's academic operations as Chief Academic Officer. Reporting to the President, the Vice President will oversee academic programs, faculty development, and student success initiatives, while ensuring academic quality and alignment with the College's mission and strategic goals. This executive role also serves on the College's Executive Leadership Team and represents the academic division in internal and external partnerships. The Vice President will perform the following functions:
Academic Leadership:
As York Technical College's Chief Academic Officer, plays a critical role in shaping the academic direction and success of the College by developing and executing the College's academic success plan, providing executive leadership to the College's deans, academic administration and library/ academic support service area. Directs the development and implementation of new academic programs, flexible academic scheduling focused on student needs, academic procedures to maintain academic quality and relevance, and cross college efforts to improve student success in the academic programs. Fosters a supportive and accountable academic environment promoting faculty excellence and student access to faculty, academic advising, coaching and library services. Fosters a collaborative environment that ensures a fully integrated, exceptional, seamless student experience. Budgets and allocates resources for academic programs, classroom tools, faculty hiring and development, and academic support services to optimize resources in line with the College's strategic direction. Represents the College in the community and partners with the community, school districts and other entities in support of College objectives. Curriculum Development and Assessment:
Ensures the relevance, flexibility, progressiveness and continuous improvement of the program curricula. Ensures academic programs and conferred academic credentials serve business and industry, actively meet student needs and accreditation standards. Ensures the set of academic programs is future-focused, forward facing and relevant to the communities the College serves. Certifies faculty are appropriately credentialed. Strategic Direction for Service Excellence:
Provides executive oversight to college-wide efforts, leading projects to advance student success, to improve academic programs, ensure flexibility and nimbleness of academic programs, and drives continuous improvement through data-informed decision-making. Fosters a culture of excellence and innovation. Collegewide Leadership:
Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, Crisis Management Team, The Council for Academic and Student Affairs and other committees and activities at the direction of the President. Serves as designee of president as needed. Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Master's degree in education, higher education administration, business administration, or a related discipline At least seven years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education administration, with a focus on academic affairs Preferred Qualifications
Earned Doctorate Knowledge of academic leadership principles, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements in higher education Knowledge of current pedagogical approaches and trends in curriculum development and assessment Strong, collaborative leadership skills and the ability to provide hands on guidance to various departments Familiarity with budgeting and resource allocation processes within an academic setting Awareness of community engagement strategies and partnerships to support institutional objectives Strategic planning and project management skills to drive college-wide initiatives and enhance service excellence Ability to effectively allocate resources to optimize academic programs and support services Flexibility and adaptability to navigate complex challenges and perform duties as assigned by the President
Additional Comments
Applicants indicating degree(s) on the application are required to provide unofficial copies of transcripts in the application process and official transcript upon hire. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note:
The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01
What is your highest level of education?
Less than a twelfth grade education High school diploma or equivalent Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher
02
Do you have at least seven years of progressively responsible work experience in higher education administration, with a focus on academic affairs?
Yes No
03
If you answered yes to question two, please describe your progressively responsible work experience in higher education administration, with a focus on academic affairs? Note: Please see resume/application is not an acceptable response. Required Question