Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
Deadline
Full-Time: Review of applications begins Tuesday, November 07, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.
SUMMARY
Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development position. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Chancellor, 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) to ensure success of the educational mission. Provides executive oversight and strategic guidance in planning, development, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of all aspects of academic programming for academic divisions (including SUSLA Connect) as well as instructional support services (i.e. library services and online distance education). Provides executive oversight and strategic guidance to the university relative to the business, industry and community relationship/partnership development. The Vice Chancellor is responsible for the development of innovative, entrepreneurial, and strategic initiatives designed to respond proactively to the academic and workforce needs of the communities we serve.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversees all academic and career tech credit and non-credit program offering
- Oversees all customized training and/or corporate training offerings;
- Oversees curriculum development and new program development processes
- Establishes and/or enhances partnerships and relationship, with business, industry, government, and community organizations that support local and regional economic and workforce development efforts.
- Assures 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.
- Supervises the timely development and publication of the university schedule and catalog
- Identify potential local state and or federal funding sources, assessing impact and requirements, and facilitating system efforts to secure these resources
- Serve as the university liaison for the SUSLA community development corporation (CDC). Promotes small business, entrepreneurship, and community development and incorporates training opportunities.
- Develop and update 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
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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
- Eligibility for a Louisiana Driver's License
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
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Type
Full-time
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment. Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins Tuesday, November 07, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.
In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the Southern University System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran’s status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.
As part of their commitment to maintaining a community free of discrimination, and in compliance with Title IX’s mandate, institutions of the Southern University System shall address allegations of power-based violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in a timely and effective manner. Further, institutions of the Southern University System will provide resources as needed for affected persons (Reporters, Complainants, Respondents, and third parties within the institution’s community) and will not tolerate retaliation against any person who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged power-based violence or sex/gender discrimination.
In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively “ADA”), the Southern University System (System) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The System does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The System will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the System’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. The System will make reasonable modifications to policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the System, should contact the ADA Coordinator. The ADA does not require the System to take any action that would fundamentally alter the natures of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the System is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.