Vice President of Academic Affairs

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Prepare to be the best is not just a saying at Clarkson College; it's part of our Mission. Every member of our team plays a vital role in preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health care services and become the best in their chosen field.

Step into a transformative leadership opportunity where your vision, strategic expertise, and commitment to academic excellence will help shape the future of Clarkson College. The Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) provides executive leadership to the academic affairs of the institution and is responsible for the successful outcomes of all academic programs, as well as coordinating and supporting continual improvement and institutional accreditation, as well as specialized accreditation, as applicable, of each of the academic programs to support the education and retention of students.

The VPAA is also responsible for college leadership and planning in College Master Planning proposals, Strategic Planning initiatives, and fundraising plans. The VPAA has oversight of all academic strategic program outcomes and supervisory responsibilities for multiple administrators, faculty, and staff members in assigned departments. Accountabilities include but are not limited to: developing and executing short and long-range academic plans/strategies, communicating strategies internally and externally with all constituents, increasing visibility with College partners, creating and implementing short term and long-term plans for student and faculty success;

foster sustained alumni relations; and to improve and maintain the quality in the College's academic programs to meet and exceed key performance benchmarks. This leadership role works in collaboration with the President's Office, the College Executive Leadership Team, Leadership Council, College Board of Directors, and all community internal and external constituents. This position is responsible for setting a high standard of vision, leadership, and direction to meet the Mission of Clarkson College.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in healthcare, leadership, education, business, or related field required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of leadership and academic experience in higher education required.
• Experience in accreditation processes, program assessment, learning outcomes, curriculum design, and shared governance required.
• Strong ability to collaborate and an openness to ideas expected, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion required.
• Commitment to the Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Goals of the College required.
• Commitment to quality and integrity required.
• Ability and willingness to multi-task as well as delegate effectively and hold direct reports accountable in a professional manner required.
• Skilled decision-maker, with transparency in decision-making and management required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to effectively present, advocate for departments and share department needs, issues, and performance with diverse and multi-disciplinary audiences required.
• Strong leadership skills to develop and maintain a high-functioning team required.
• Proven track-record of relationship building and a demonstrated ability to be a strategic partner with a highly collaborative nature required.

Why Clarkson College:
Clarkson College is a private college in Omaha, Nebraska and is known for leading the education and training needs in our region for over 137 years. Clarkson College's core values consist of learning, excellence, integrity, commitment, and caring. Recognized as a 2025 Great College to Work For, Clarkson College offers a flexible work schedule and family-friendly benefits to all our employees.

Retirement match contribution, medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition benefits for employees, dependents, and spouses. Support for community involvement, wellness incentives.

Working at Clarkson College means making a commitment to teaching and developing future health care leaders. Your work will be key to the success of your co-workers as you help our students feel comfortable, prepared and confident to enter this rewarding field.