St Charles Community College
Cottleville, MO


Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA)

About SCC

Founded in 1986, St. Charles Community College (SCC) has a reputation as one of the best two-year colleges in the state of Missouri. With extraordinary faculty and staff, SCC serves a population of more than 30,000 credit and noncredit students annually. Recently, the city of St. Charles was recognized by Money magazine as one of the 50 best places to live in the country and is one of the fastest growing communities in Missouri. SCC’s main campus, located in Cottleville, is a beautiful 12-building campus which has won architectural awards for its innovative, contemporary “educational village” design. The college’s Dardenne Creek Campus includes the Center for Healthy Living and is located in the city of Dardenne Prairie. SCC celebrates diversity and inclusion, and contributes to the economic and cultural vitality of the region by providing an accessible, comprehensive, and supportive environment for teaching and learning.

Mission

SCC serves our community by focusing on academic excellence, student success, workforce advancement, and life-long learning within a global society. We celebrate diversity and we enrich the economic and cultural vitality of the region by providing an accessible, comprehensive, and supportive environment for teaching and learning.

Vision

Our passion for student success is reflected in an array of innovative academic, career/technical, workforce development, and community programs. Our partnerships and cultural opportunities enrich and transform our community.

Values

  • Communication, Trust, and Respect
  • Commitment to Student Success
  • Learning for Life
  • Collaborative and Democratic Decision Making

  • Innovation and Excellence
  • Cooperation
  • Service
  • Responsible Stewardship

Position requires an innovative, student-centered leader to serve as the next Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA). This position serves as the chief academic officer for the college, providing vision and innovative leadership needed to advance the college's academic enterprise while creating a positive learning environment for students. This key leadership position will be responsible for expanding and enhancing all credit and non-credit educational programs, including dual credit, online, and workforce technical programming and outreach.

Reporting directly to the President, the VPAA serves as a member of the Cabinet, contributing to the development of new programs, budget and strategic planning, and articulation and advancement of the long-range vision for academic affairs and the college. The VPAA oversees all accreditation reporting requirements and plays a key role in developing and sustaining partnerships with business, industry, and educational and community leaders. As the chief academic officer, this position works collaboratively with faculty and staff to assess and improve innovative learning strategies that support student retention and success. As an executive officer of the college, the VPAA will work closely with the President to advance a positive, student-centered culture that meets the goals of the institution while demonstrating behaviors consistent with college values.

This position is responsible for helping select, develop, and cultivate an innovative, diverse faculty focused on student persistence, retention and success. In collaboration with faculty, this individual will identify and respond to trends in higher education, particularly related to the use of technology and data to inform practices. The VPAA oversees a team of administrative professionals, including Assistant Vice Presidents, Deans, and Directors.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities



Minumum Qualifications


The candidate must have a master's degree and four years or more of progressively responsible, full-time leadership experience at a Dean's or Director's level or above within an educational environment. The candidate should have an in-depth understanding of the community college mission and the role of an academic affairs program within higher education. Experience overseeing a budget, developing and achieving departmental goals, and supervising full-time employees is required. Should have knowledge of accreditation requirements and state regulations and be familiar with the Pathways model. Must demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of diversity, inclusion, and equity within an educational setting. Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.


Desired Qualifications


The desired qualifications include a doctorate with five years or more of academic administrative experience, preferably at the community college level. Higher education teaching experience is desired.


Application Process


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The application package should also include a cover letter (not to exceed five pages) that addresses how your experiences align with the expectations of the position, a resume, and five professional references. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the applicant. To assure consideration, all application material should be received by February 28, 2020. The search committee will begin reviewing applications in March. For additional information about this position, please contact SCC's Human Resources Office at 636-922-8476.

St. Charles Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The College is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity regarding the treatment of students, faculty and staff. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other federal and state laws and regulations, the College adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy in student admission, educational programs, activities, and employment regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.