Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs

Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor, Academics, the Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs serves the Lone Star College System (LSCS), a comprehensive community college system comprising eight colleges and multiple centers, as the Chief Academic Officer. This senior executive position provides strategic leadership and oversight for all academic affairs, ensuring educational excellence, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility across the system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Serves as the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs providing strategic direction for system-wide academic initiatives

2. Designated as the LSCS institutional liaison for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

3. Acts as the institutional liaison for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

4. Advises the Chancellor's Cabinet on academic policies, procedures, and compliance matters

5. Prepares and presents Board Agenda Items related to academic affairs Advises the Chancellor's Cabinet on academic policies, procedures, and compliance matters;

6. Prepares and presents Board Agenda Items related to academic affairs

7. Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of academic policies and procedures

8. Represents LSCS in external functions related to curriculum, instruction, accreditation, and compliance

9. Maintains relationships with governmental entities, state agencies, local businesses, and industry partners

10. Ensures institutional compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations

11. Leads accreditation processes and maintains institutional accreditation standards

12. Provides oversight for curriculum development, instructional delivery, and academic program assessment

13. Manages the business operations of academic affairs, including budget development and resource allocation

14. Oversees institutional effectiveness initiatives and academic data analysis

15. Leads strategic academic initiatives aligned with the system's mission and goals

16. Oversees the development and maintenance of educational partnerships with K-12 schools and other institutions

17. Supervises grant development, implementation, and compliance for academic programs

18. Serves as member of the Chancellor's Cabinet

19. Responsible for other related duties, as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctoral degree and at least 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience must include at least 10 years of progressive leadership in instructional or academic roles within higher education

Experience must include work in academic administration in a multi-college higher education system

Experience in fiscal management and budgetary oversight

Experience with accreditation processes and compliance requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in development educational partnerships

Experience with strategic planning and implementation

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