Vice President of Instruction

Vice President of Instruction

Campus:
College of San Mateo

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Salary

Schedule:

20

Category:
Academic Administrator

Bargaining Unit:
Non-Represented

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Mandated Reporter:
Yes

Campus Security Authority:
No

Position Purpose

The Vice President of Instruction is an Academic Administrator position reporting to the College President. Serving as the Chief Instructional Officer, the incumbent administers the overall coordination, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the College's curricula, instructional faculty and staff, activities, services, and facilities.

General Description

The Vice President of Instruction provides cabinet‑level leadership responsible for working collaboratively with the College's diverse stakeholders to develop and implement effective approaches to enhance academic excellence. The position is responsible for leadership in planning, administering, developing, coordinating, and evaluating the College's instructional programs and courses; instructional and instructional‑related policies, procedures, and mandates; the use of advanced technology systems in instruction;

the development of instruction that incorporates concepts of cultural proficiency; development and updating the College's Educational Plan; and working closely with the College President, the Vice President of Student Services, and Deans.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Duties and Responsibilities are representative and not intended to cover all duties performed by the incumbent. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

Educational Plan Leadership

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and evaluate the college's instructional offerings to meet student, program, and enrollment needs

• Coordinate, direct, and support the activities of the instructional deans, directors, and staff

• Supervise and assist in the development of ongoing institutional publications, including the college catalog, class schedules, faculty handbooks, and state reporting documents

• Provide leadership in responding to accreditation standards and college initiatives

• Work collaboratively with the Academic Senate and adhere to academic professional matters and the 10+1 policy

• Participate collaboratively in College and District strategic planning, policy development, and resource allocation

• Ensure College compliance with accreditation standards, Title 5, and federal regulations related to instructional programs, services, and activities

• Direct and monitor the preparation of the College's schedule of classes based on student learning needs and program patterns; review the schedule development and ensure efficient use of classrooms, laboratories, and other instructional facilities; ensure that an appropriate balance of curriculum is offered to meet the needs of the diverse student population

• Provide direction and support to help faculty and staff engage in meaningful assessment of student learning outcomes

• Collaborate with the Vice President of Student Services to maintain and foster a student‑centered model of education

• Provide guidance to and receive advice from the Committee on Instruction

• Assist Institutional Research efforts related to areas of responsibility

• Review and recommend conferences, field trips, leaves of absence, instructional improvement grant proposals, and other special faculty requests

• Foster instructional and institutional effectiveness by undertaking other duties as necessary or as delegated by the College President

District and Community Leadership

• Provide leadership to align programs and staffing with community needs, student demographics, and program demands

• Develop and negotiate partnerships with corporations, businesses, community agencies, and educational institutions at all levels

• Assist in developing and enhancing international student programs and success

• Represent the college to professional organizations, governance entities, community groups, and prospective donors and friends of the college

• Review, monitor, and participate in shaping regional,…