Associate Vice Chancellor Academic Affairs

Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Job no: 494957
Work type:
Springfield Campus

Location:

Springfield, MO
Categories:
Academic Affairs, Full‑Time Staff/Administration

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Provost and assists with the operations of all academic areas of the college.

• Provide strategic leadership and management in support of the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Provide administrative oversight of the daily operations of Academic Support functions.
• Assist the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs with implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives for the academic areas of the college.
• Represent the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs when they are unavailable.
• Facilitate the development of aligned processes for Academic Support for all Ozarks Tech locations.
• Serve as the Transfer and Articulation Officer for the college, providing oversight of transfer related topics and articulation agreements with outside colleges and universities.
• Oversee correspondence management for the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Provide leadership for special projects as assigned by the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
• Function as the college's Academic Ombudsman.
• Oversee the academic appeal process.
• Oversee adjunct and full‑time instructor course assignments and compensation.
• Provide resources and information to faculty, staff and other individuals served by the college.
• Establish and publish semester final examination schedules.
• Ensure the goals, priorities, and activities of areas of oversight are aligned with OTC Cares (student‑centered, holistic, proactive, and data‑informed) and that this framework is utilized in day‑to‑day and long‑term decision‑making.
• Exhibit professionalism and exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Five years of administrative or management experience in higher education, including supervision of personnel or programs.
• Three years of full‑time or adjunct teaching in higher education.
• Understanding of student management system programs.
• Data analysis experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal education departments and requirements related to higher education.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

• Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.
• Seven years of administrative or management experience in higher education, including supervision of personnel or programs.
• Five years of full‑time or adjunct teaching in higher education.
• Experience with Colleague.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions. Requires extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor or standing; may require adjustment of schedule to include some evening and/or weekend work; may encounter occasional exposure to inclement weather during travel.

Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.