Vice President for Academics

Vice President for Academic Services

Clinton College seeks an experienced academic leader and administrator with a strong record
of progressively responsible leadership to serve as the College’s Vice President for Academic
Services (VPAS). The VPAS will have both the personal and intellectual qualities to lead the
College’s academic mission during an exciting and transformative time in the College’s history.
The VPAS will have the opportunity to shape the future of a college that is at a significant
moment in its 129-year history.

On the heels of a successful, 10-year reaffirmation visit by TRACS and the approval of
additional academic offerings, including a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Clinton College is
poised to take a momentous step forward. The VPAS will serve on the executive leadership
team as the Chief Academic Officer reporting directly to the President and working closely with
the College's administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends to preserve and further
capitalize on Clinton College’s unique strengths to make the College an even better beacon
of light for today’s scholars and tomorrow’s leaders. The VPAS will ensure that Clinton College
will continue to provide its students a liberal arts education rich in personal attention that
prepares them for a life of servant leadership.

The ideal candidate will be a visionary servant leader and an astute academic innovator. The
VPAS will work collaboratively with the President and others through shared governance with
a shared vision.

Reporting directly to the VPAS are the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Department Chairs of each Academic Program, and the Director for Records and Registration.
This role also provides oversight for the Student Support Services, Workforce Development
Program, and Distance Learning Programs.

The VPAS Portfolio of Responsibilities Include:

• Providing leadership and executive oversight of research and academic planning;

• Ensuring the Academic Services of the College are in compliance with all accreditation

• Assuming the academic services related duties, obligations, and responsibilities of the

• Managing an academic operating budget that adheres to College guidelines and

• Serving on the President’s Administrative Cabinet.
  

• Planning, developing, implementing, and directing all academic needs and services of

• Supervising all activities of teaching faculty; assessing learning outcomes.
  

• Providing guidance to the digital library and learning commons on collection

• Participating in the development and revision of academic policies; overseeing and

• Managing the academic strategic plan of the College in conjunction with the faculty and

• Overseeing the development, organization, assessment, and revision of the College's

• Working collaboratively with Sponsored Programs to ensure efficient and effective

• Collaborating closely with Division of Student Success to promote student retention,

• Assuming other responsibilities as directed by the President

The VPAS Qualifications/Professional Skills Include:

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree, preferably within one of the disciplines of the

• Strong interpersonal skills, a deep understanding of and commitment to the mission

• Significant administrative experience, a highly relational approach, authenticity, self-

• Ability to work independently and as a team member, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines,

• Demonstrated understanding of the role of academic leaders in recruiting and

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population; demonstrated skill and knowledge

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000

Additional Information:

Employment at Clinton College is contingent upon a background check that is satisfactory to
the College. Failure to provide written authorization for a background check will nullify the
offer of employment.

Application Instructions:

Applications should include a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts must be
sent, preferably in PDF format, to humanresources@clintoncollege.edu. The subject line of
the email should read "Vice President of Academic Services." Official transcripts will be
required once offer is extended. The process will continue until the position is filled.

Clinton College provides equal access to employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of

race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender

expression, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status in compliance with

all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.