Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning​/Academic Assessment, and Compliance

Quincy College Job Posting:
Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning/ Academic Assessment, and Compliance Title Associate Vice President of Strategic Planning/ Academic Assessment, and Compliance

Founded in 1958, Quincy College is a two-year, municipally affiliated college serving approximately 4,000 students at campuses located in Quincy and Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Quincy College Mission Statement

Quincy College offers open-access and selective programs focusing on academic achievement and excellence, fostering diversity, providing economic opportunity, promoting community involvement, and supporting lifelong learning. We foster valuable learning relationships that inspire students to realize their educational and professional futures.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to and assisting the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The AVP of Strategic Planning/Academic Assessment and Compliance is responsible for the planning, developing and accreditation approval process of new baccalaureate and other academic degree and certificate programs as well as managing the special projects of Academic Affairs. This includes but is not limited to strategic plan, NECHE documents and visits, various internal and external compliances, articulations, college catalog, academic calendar, policy development and assessments.

The role works closely with the Marketing department to provide information to support marketing initiatives. The role is responsible for the project management of all academic compliance initiatives and deadlines. The role assists the Vice President of Academic Affairs with the strategic plan and other accreditation requirements. The role is responsible for various documents such as academic catalogues, policies, and handbooks.

The role also supports the execution of academic initiatives, goals, and visions set forth by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the College. The role works closely with institutional research and ensures accurate reporting of required data.

EDUCATIONAL

EXPERIENCE:

Master's degree from an accredited institution is required. Doctoral degree is preferred.

• Minimum 3-5 years of administrative experience in implementing academic programing
• Ability to work closely and collectively with administration, faculty, and staff in developing academic programs
• Minimum 5 years of experience in higher education in roles of progressive academic leadership including some experience in a community college.
• Experience as a faculty member, department chair, or division dean preferred.
• At least 2 to 3 years of program development experience required.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE) Principles of Accreditation and New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of College, state, and federal guidelines, and policies, including accreditation standards
• Knowledge of best practices and procedures for Baccalaureate program development
• Experience in developing strategic and operational plans and implementation of such plans
• Strong data analysis skills and excellent writing skills to convert data into narratives for decision making and report writing.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact in a professional capacity with diverse faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members
• Excellent communication, planning, problem-solving and organizational skills including relationship building with internal and external constituents
• Knowledge of various database and survey systems and ability to pull meaningful data for databased decision making and ability to incorporate such data into reports.
• Ability to manage, analyze and interpret data, including the ability to communicate data visually
• Ability to research and assess market data to identify opportunities for institutional academic program initiatives and other special projects.
• Project management skills
• Experience with adhering to organizational deliverables and deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional organizational skills

TRAVEL:
This position may require travel at both the Quincy and Plymouth…