Description

Reporting to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs provides leadership for the development, implementation and tracking of key academic initiatives to ensure alignment with and accomplishment of the mission of Stillman College. 

The AVPAA provides operational support for the activities of the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, works with deans, department chairs, and directors to advance academic priorities, represents Academic Affairs on pivotal campus committees, and serves as an essential point of contact for resolving concerns of faculty and staff in the division.

This position reports to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. 

Job Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
• The AVPAA leads key academic initiatives and implements strategic plans for the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. 
• Lead the onboarding, orientation, and professional development initiatives of faculty, department chairs, and academic deans.
• Provide oversight of academic enrichment programs.
• Provide support in resolving emergent problems related to academic initiatives. 
• Manage and track implementation of academic initiatives related to accreditation compliance.
• Responsible for annual operation planning, such as the academic and administrative calendar and course evaluations. 
• Support the Office of the Provost with planning and organization of administrative, budgetary, and operational activities. 
• Coordinate with other departments to develop, promote, and make recommendations for future planning of summer sessions and provide administrative oversight of contracts for summer faculty and department administration, and create a manual for standard operating procedures.
• Work with the deans and department chairs in preparation and evaluation of the schedule of classes with the academic divisions.  
• Act as a point of contact between the provost and other internal and external stakeholders. 
• Act as liaison to key committees as assigned by the provost.
• Leads the HBCUv initiative and other assigned UNCF initiatives.

• Teach at least one course per academic year in a discipline represented within the college, with an earned degree in a relevant field.  
• Serves as the point of contact for Acadeum.  
• Assist in the development of grant proposals as applicable.  
• Ensure that the faculty and staff of the academic division of the College utilize appropriate up-to-date instructional technology.  
• Assist the Office of Institutional Research in the analysis of statistical data pertinent to the academic division’s instructional units.  
• Assist with the assessment of faculty, programs, and student learning.  
• Performs other duties as assigned. 
• Serve on internal and external committees as requested by the provost. 
• Work collaboratively with provost’s office staff, academic deans, and other administrative units.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EDUCATION REQUIRED: 
• Terminal degree required. 
• Must hold a degree aligned with one of the college’s academic programs.   
• At least five years of administrative experience in a leadership role at the level of department chair, dean, or equivalent. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of assessment, academic programs, and operations. 
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation review and processes. 
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with college leadership, academic deans, and department chairs to develop articulation agreements and transfer academic plans. 
• Demonstrated experience with budget management.
• Demonstrated project management skills. 
• Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff. 
• Demonstrated ability using data to inform analysis, evaluation, and planning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of course evaluation processes and software.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support diverse groups/populations.
• Exercises sound judgment and exhibit strong decision-making and problem-solving skills  
• Displays exceptional interpersonal communication and leadership skills, with particular attention to confidentiality  
• Always interacts with employees in a positive and helpful manner.
• Promotes College policies and procedures by leading by example. 
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.  
• Ability to maintain strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) 
• Must have excellent multi-tasking skills. 
• Must be a detailed-oriented individual  
• Ability to thrive in an environment that requires strategic thought and tactical execution. 
 

Stillman College is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate unlawfully in employment matters based on race, religion, gender, color, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law. 
 

Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled.