GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

Cabinet level position serving under the direction of the Chancellor(s), responsible for providing leadership and oversight for academic programs and services at higher education institutions associated with the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (Commission) and the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education (Council). 

Classification: Full Time, Non-Classified, Exempt, Benefits-Eligible

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise employees in the Division of Academic Affairs
• Participate in the Chancellor’s cabinet meetings and organizational strategic planning.
• Coordinate statewide meetings and student success initiatives with provosts of public institutions of higher education (IHE), including two-year and four-year schools.
• Lead statewide academic initiatives such as coordination of high school dual-enrollment initiative, advancement of open educational resources (OER) programs and co-requisite delivery of math and English coursework.
• Seek grant and other external funding to support student success initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison with Higher Learning Commission, U.S. Department of Education and other accrediting/regulatory bodies.
• Serve as a liaison for the Commission and the Council to the West Virginia Department of Education
• Oversee statewide Core Coursework Transfer and Course equivalency agreements (both two-year and four-year) which facilitates uniform transfer of academic credits.
• Coordinate with West Virginia Department of Education for teacher education programs and teacher certification, as well as accreditation of educational programs and dual credit offerings
• Responsible for new academic program approval for regional four-year institutions and community and technical college academic programs.
• Oversee academic program review and program audits.
• Oversee and promote West Virginia as a premier destination for statewide international higher education study.
• Lead planning committee for annual West Virginia Academic Administrators Association statewide meeting
• Coordinate annual Great Teachers Seminar. 
• Serve as member of Underwood Smith Teaching Scholars Steering Committee
• At the express direction of the Chancellor, work with state legislators, legislative committees or other state/regional leaders or organizations on specific higher education policy issues.
• Responsible for National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) agreements.
• Responsible for professional graduate school interstate tuition contract programs
• Oversee permitting of Series 35 proprietary schools.
• Responsible for annual reauthorization process of public, private, non-profit and for-profit higher education institutions that offer associate-level and higher degrees.
• Responsible for Academic Common Market agreements.
• Oversee the West Virginia Office of Veterans Education and Training
• In coordination with the Division of Research and Analysis, maintain the statewide degree inventory for public (IHEs) (both two-year and four-year)
• Serve as the primary liaison with the statewide Advisory Council of Faculty.
• Coordinate the Regents Bachelors of Arts (RBA) and Board of Governors (BOG) degree programs
• Coordinate with the West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET)/WV Remote Online Collaborative Knowledge System (WVROCKS) for administration/delivery of online coursework for RBA/BOG programs.
• Responsible for Quality Matters Training and other professional development opportunities for faculty
• In coordination with the Division of Student Affairs, organize regular meetings with Admissions officers (both two-year and four-year institutions).
• Coordinate and seek funding for statewide academic assessment committee.
• Administer consortium journal purchases and other cooperative activities for West Virginia Educational Resources Library Consortium.
• Serve as liaison with College Board/American College Testing (ACT).
• Review, advise upon and develop academic rules and policies.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to develop new instructional/curricular programs and student learning assessment. Extensive knowledge of higher education curricular and academic administration culture and procedures.
• Excellent administrative, supervisory, organization and presentation skills; ability to effectively use computers and technology; and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• . Working knowledge of information technology capabilities and applications for delivery of higher education programs.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative personnel, faculty, classified staff, students, education colleagues, government officials and the public.
• Achievements in research, publication, membership in professional organizations, and/or success with educational innovations Expert knowledge of institutional accreditation processes Commitment to a diverse and inclusive environment and work culture.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• An earned doctorate in an academic field is required. At least seven years of recent relevant experience as a senior academic administrator at a higher education institution or coordinating/governing body is required.
• Successful candidate will possess expert knowledge of institutional accreditation processes and be well versed in higher education curricular and academic administration culture and procedures.
• An equivalent combination of postgraduate level degree attainment and ten years of directly related experiences may be considered. 

Review of applications begins August 12, 2024. However, applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Application Process:
In addition to filling out the job application, qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest and contact information for three professional references.

DETAILS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE DUTIES SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Final candidates are subject to employment and credential verification, as well as reference and background checks.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Veterans/Disabled