Chief Academic Officer/Provost

Chief Academic Officer/Provost
The successful candidate will possess a collegial and open management style, effective interpersonal communication skills, and a knowledge of the special challenges of today’s community college students.  In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the community college mission, the role of education, diversity of thought, and the academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic diversity of community college students.  This position reports directly to the President and is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and executing of all academic functions.  Provides overall leadership and direction for the Academics and organizes, administers, assigns, and delegates responsibilities to all areas of oversight subject to application laws, policies, and procedures.  Areas of oversight include the overall leadership and direction in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the instructional units of the College, including academic divisions, off-campus programs/classes, professional development, distance learning, and accreditation and assessment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
•    The Chief Academic Officer/Provost is responsible for the Accreditation Liaison Officer function of the institution.
•    Provides administrative oversight in areas of instructional programs, academic planning, curricula, and scheduling; instructional technology, distance learning, accreditation, and assessment.
•    Monitors faculty credit hour production (CHP) by reviewing, revising, and approving faculty course loads and office hours schedule.
•    Provides strategic vision and leadership for curriculum and new program development, academic policy development, assessment, staffing/scheduling for the academic programs of the College and assures timely and effective instructional program review.
•    Responsible for coordinating annual review and revision of the College catalog and schedule with various functional units.
•    Accountable for institutional effectiveness related to academic instruction.
•    Facilitates strategic partnerships with K-12 districts, other colleges and universities, employers, and other stakeholders.
•    Supervises and evaluates division deans and other identified staff and makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and termination of unit employees.
•    Provides leadership for the institutional accreditation process.
•    Assists the President’s Cabinet in identifying, establishing, and evaluating the College's goals and objectives.  Formulates, recommends, and implements strategies to meet these goals and objectives.
•    May perform related work as required or assigned by the President.
Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
•    Master’s Degree from an accredited college/university.  A doctorate is preferred.  
•    Five or more years of administrative experience in higher education is required. Community College administrative experience preferred. 
•    Three years of experience as an Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) is required.
•    Five or more years of full-time equivalent college-level teaching experience is required.
•    Must hold the rank of Professor.
•    Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of community college systems nationally, regionally, and in West Virginia.
•    Ensure the College meets and exceeds the standards set forth by the Higher Learning Commission, West Virginia Community and Technical College System, internal governance, program accreditation agencies, and other regulatory bodies.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of strategic enrollment management and the ability to apply them effectively in a highly competitive market.
•    Experience with student assessment, student success, and accreditation processes and requirements.
•    Demonstrated experience in curriculum development.
•    Experience in developing programs for traditional, non-traditional, and workforce development programs.
•    Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the mission and philosophy of community colleges.
•    Must have a strong commitment to excellent customer service, demonstrating a people-first attitude, patience to communicate with various interdisciplinary teams and users, attentiveness, creativity, and resourcefulness.
•    Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
•    Ability to work independently and simultaneously on projects of varied complexity, carrying out each to its conclusion with a very high level of effectiveness.
•    Highly organized with the ability to carry out assignments requiring the organization of material, analysis of data, and the preparation of pertinent reports, presentations, and recommendations.
Application Process:
•    For full consideration, applications and required documents must be received by Tuesday, March 11, 2025.  The position will remain open until filled.
•    All positions are subject to funding availability.
•    Candidate may be required to complete a background screening post-offer of employment.
•    Only applicants who have submitted all required documents and who meet minimum qualifications will be considered.
•    Submit application, cover letter, resume (vitae), and copies of college transcripts to:
Southern WV Community and Technical College
Attention:  Human Resources
100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601
•    Applications are available at any campus location or call (304) 896-7445 or email Susan.Ross@southernwv.edu. 
•    Visit our careers page at https://careers.southernwv.edu to apply online.

Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, or age in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits.  Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in discrimination investigations.  This nondiscrimination policy also applies to all education programs, to admission, to employment, and to other related activities covered under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in higher education.  Southern will take steps to ensure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTC offerings.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College also neither affiliates with nor grants recognition to any individual, group, or organization having policies that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, sex, color, creed, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or gender orientation or expression, physical or mental disability, marital or family status, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, service in the uniformed services, ancestry, or national origin.  Inquiries regarding compliance with any state or federal nondiscrimination law may be addressed to Affirmative Action Officer, Ms. Debbie C. Dingess, Chief Human Resources Officer, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7408; Title IX Coordinator, Mr. Darrell Taylor, Chief Student Services Coordinator, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7432; or Section 504 Coordinator, Ms. Dianna Toler, Director of Student Success, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, 100 College Drive, Logan, WV 25601, 304-896-7315.  TTY 304-792-7054 may be used to communicate with any office or employee of the college.