Bluffton University · 2 weeks ago
Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs
Bluffton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expBluffton University is seeking a Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs to lead the faculty and academic programs. This role involves providing academic leadership, overseeing curriculum development, and ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements while collaborating with senior leadership to set institutional goals.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Provide overall academic leadership aligned with the institution’s mission and strategic plan
Serve on the President’s Cabinet and collaborate with senior leadership to set goals and academic priorities
Lead development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of academic programs
Support and further the mission of the institution by serving as leader of the faculty, ensuring a creative, vital and dynamic academic program, including faculty development, faculty evaluation, and faculty hiring
Oversee curriculum planning, approval, scheduling, and evaluation of academic programs
Ensure instructional programs respond to community, workforce, and transfer needs
Provide direction and supervision for academic department chairs and faculty including hiring, evaluation, and professional development
Oversee the following additional offices and functions of the university, including hiring, evaluation, and professional development: Academic Affairs, University Registrar, Disability Services and the Learning Resource Center, Institutional Research, Musselman Library and University Archives, General and cross-cultural Education, The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center
Ensure compliance with institutional, state, federal, and accreditation requirements (e.g., HLC or other bodies)
Work with or serve as the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to lead accreditation initiatives
Lead planning and oversight of academic budgets and resource allocation within Academic Affairs
Direct assessment of student learning outcomes and academic program effectiveness
Use data to inform decisions on curriculum adjustments
Develop, recommend, and implement academic policies and procedures in support of institutional goals
Represent Academic Affairs internally and externally (with boards, partners, community or K-12 systems)
Serve as principal institutional representative in the President’s absence
Assist President with institutional governance tasks or external affairs
Develop educational partnerships with industry, community organizations, or other colleges/universities
Work on articulation agreements or cooperative programs with secondary and post-secondary institutions
Support philanthropic efforts by engaging donors or external stakeholders on academic priorities
Lead or participate in campus committees, strategic task forces, accreditation self-studies, or broad institutional initiatives (equity, guided pathways, workforce projects)
Respond to complex compliance issues
Prepare reports for oversight entities
Support legal/regulatory responses
Qualification
Required
Earned terminal degree (PhD, EdD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution, appropriate to the Bluffton University's academic mission
5-7 years progressive academic leadership experience with responsibility beyond a single department (e.g., department chair, associate dean, dean)
Experience as a tenured faculty member or equivalent academic appointment with demonstrated understanding of faculty roles and expectations
Demonstrated responsibility for curriculum development, program review, and academic policy
Direct experience with regional accreditation processes, including self-study preparation and compliance reporting
Experience with budget development and resource allocation within Academic Affairs
Demonstrated ability to provide institution-wide academic leadership aligned with mission and strategic priorities
Strong collaborative leadership skills, including shared governance and effective work with faculty senates
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate academic priorities for diverse audiences
Ability to analyze and use data to support academic planning, assessment, and decision-making
Knowledge of academic policy, faculty evaluation, promotion and tenure, and instructional best practices
Demonstrated commitment to academic integrity, student success, and inclusive excellence
Preferred
Doctorate in a discipline represented at the institution or in higher education leadership
Senior-level academic leadership experience (e.g., dean, associate provost, provost/CAO)
Experience leading institutional change initiatives, such as curricular reform, program prioritization, or academic reorganization
Experience at an institution with a similar mission, size, governance model, or faith-based/values-based context (as applicable)
Experience overseeing or collaborating with academic support units (library, advising, registrar, learning centers, online education)
Experience working with boards of trustees or academic affairs committees
Experience contributing to or supporting fundraising and advancement efforts related to academic priorities
Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity and change, including periods of enrollment or financial pressure
Strong personnel leadership skills, including mentoring academic leaders and managing conflict constructively
Advanced skills in strategic planning, assessment of student learning, and continuous improvement
Ability to build external partnerships (consortia, articulation agreements, workforce or community collaborations)
Cultural competence and demonstrated success advancing academic practices consonant with Bluffton University's mission
Capacity to serve as a visible academic ambassador for the institution with external stakeholders
Company
Bluffton University
Bluffton University is an educational institute that offers all kinds of graduate programs to students.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Bluffton University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase