Vice President Academic Affairs

Description

The Vice President for Academic Affairs is the institution’s chief academic officer, responsible for shaping and executing the academic vision. This role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight of educational programs and faculty development. The VP will ensure academic excellence, compliance with accreditation standards, and foster innovation in teaching and learning.

• Works with the President to set the vision for academic programs and ensures alignment with the institution's goals.
• Lead long-term planning for curriculum development, program expansion, and academic quality assurance.
• Build partnerships with industry, nonprofits, and government agencies to enhance educational offerings.
• Serve as a member of the executive leadership team, contributing to institutional decision-making and board reporting.

• Manages the academic budget, handles fiscal accountability, and supervises academic units.
• Research, develop, and implement business models for innovative program curriculum and short-term workshops.
• Leads the planning, development, and delivery of customized job training with Industry partners.
• Ensure all academic programming is market-driven and aligned with institutional mission and strategic goals.
• Supervise all educational programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee curriculum review, assessment processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with the VP for Student Affairs to ensure the delivery of robust academic advising, retention strategies, and student support services.
• Represent the institution at academic conferences and professional organizations.

• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty and academic staff.
• Promote professional development opportunities and performance evaluation processes.
• Chair or participate in faculty councils and academic committees.

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to represent the school with professionalism and knowledge
• Aptitude for creating and delivering engaging presentations
• Capable of communicating effectively with students, staff, and other stakeholders
• Ability to understand the needs, drive, and interests of different types of learners
• Ability to work in and lead in a team environment
• Highly organized with attention to detail and follow-through

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively increasing professional experience in a supervisory capacity
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing and leading complex projects and budgets

• Each employee at IYRS is expected to demonstrate the following in the regular performance of his or her job duties:
• Participating in requisite safety training for staff and students
• Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of IYRS
• Adherence to IYRS’s Code of Conduct
• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute productively to the success of the team and the organization
• An understanding of and commitment to the IYRS’s core competencies of accountability, collaboration, communication, institutional values, and service
• Active participation in efforts geared toward directing and improving the overall operations of IYRS, such as strategic planning, organizational development, and performance improvement
• Commitment to acting as an advocate and ambassador for IYRS
• Sense of ownership and pride in personal performance
• Adherence to all existing IYRS policies and procedures

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account and Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan with company match

Founded in 1993, IYRS’ three-acre, waterfront campus sits in the heart of Newport, RI. The school offers training in four skilled-trades curricula:
Boat building & Restoration, Marine Systems, Composites Technology, and Digital Modeling & Fabrication. With over 500 industry hiring partners, IYRS’s…