The University of Texas Permian Basin welcomes applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs. The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs supports the Provost in strategically leading and managing all aspects of the University’s academic areas. This includes, but is not limited to academic policies, program development, assessment of student learning/institutional effectiveness, faculty development, academic initiatives, and resource development.

The AVPAA helps to lead collaborative efforts to advance the University’s Strategic Plan with accreditation agencies, business and industry, community-based organizations, educational partners, governmental agencies, and internal constituencies. The AVPAA will work directly with the Provost, academic deans, administrators, and faculty and have responsibilities that span all University locations.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the creation and oversight of a comprehensive academic affairs strategy that is aligned with the University’s strategic plan
• Facilitate the planning, organization, implementation, tracking, and archiving of complex academic processes, projects, and reporting
• Oversee the University’s Institutional Effectiveness System efforts for all direct report areas
• Work collaboratively with the VP for Enrollment Management to manage the Dual Credit/Early High School programs
• Support mandated reporting to the University of Texas System and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
• Serve as the University’s liaison to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) to ensure compliance and provide leadership and guidance regarding accreditation policies and procedures
• Provide leadership for other external accreditation efforts (AACSB, ABET, CATE, TEA, etc.) and work with appropriate program managers to ensure compliance and timely reporting
• Monitor policies and procedures to ensure clarity and compliance for direct report areas
• Work closely with the Provost and University Deans in preparing and prioritizing budget needs based on available revenue and resources
• Monitor program success and viability with respect to enrollment, retention, graduation rates, and student success; make marketing and recruitment recommendations to University Deans
• Assist in determining and developing new and innovative education opportunities and other relevant program initiatives
• Assure new programs are properly reviewed and approved by appropriate internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the creation of external partnerships with local industry and educational entities
• Maintain the Academic Program Review System
• Oversee the University’s Core Curriculum and its Assessment
• Support the assurance of academic program quality, teaching, research, and service excellence
• Engage in the creation of measurable and monitored faculty expectations and evaluations that align with the strategic plans of the university
• Assist in the creation and implementation of effective faculty professional development opportunities and initiatives
• Facilitate Development of Academic Affairs and University Policies
• Handle all student issues and/or parent inquiries and petitions
• Oversee Academic Affairs’ Communications and Webpage
• Maintain professional affiliations and training related to functional duties (The Society for College and University Planning, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS), etc.)
• Represent the Provost and Academic Affairs on academic standing committees and selected committee meetings, ceremonial functions, and other meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Provost

SCHEDULE: This is a fulltime exempt position and expected work schedule is Monday through Friday. As an exempt employee this schedule will vary based on the number of hours needed to meet the job responsibilities. The individual holding this position will need to be available early mornings, evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the office.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, which includes a broad range of employee benefits and a generous retirement program (TRS). We invite you to learn more at www.utpb.edu.

HOW TO APPLY:

All applicants must submit a UTPB electronic application in order to be considered. Link to the position at the UTPB Careers site: https://utpb.peopleadmin.com/postings/2614.

Please include all required documents with your submission: Resume/c.v., name and contact information for three (3) professional references; cover letter and transcripts.

Attachments, such as transcripts and letters of recommendation should be scanned as single documents and attached in one of the five fields provided for attachments in the application. Relay technical issues to the University Recruiter at: flores_m@utpb.edu.
*Unofficial transcripts of all college work are acceptable for purposes of the application. Official transcripts are required upon hire.

UT–Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and underrepresented group members are encouraged to apply.

UTPB participates in e-Verify.