Position Summary
The Vice President of Academic Affairs reports to the President of the College and serves as the chief academic officer
for the College. The position provides academic and administrative leadership for both credit and noncredit instruction.
Areas of supervision include the following instructional divisions of the college: Business, Communications,
Math/Physical Science, Social Science, Teacher Education, Life Sciences/PE, Fine Arts, Developmental Education,
Nursing, Lee Library, and the Instructional Centers. The Vice President works collaboratively with the President, other
vice presidents, faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders to achieve the College’s mission.

Essential Job Duties
• Provide administrative supervision of Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Campus Directors, Library

• Oversee all aspects of the curricula, including the approval of new programs via the Curriculum Committee, the

• Lead regular meetings of the Instructional Council and faculty meetings.
• Assist with development and administration of Professional Development Programs for faculty.
• Plan and coordinate instructional space and equipment.
• Participate in the statewide MCCA Chief Academic Officers group and committees assigned by the Missouri

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of five years of progressive experience in higher education management.
• A minimum of five years of teaching at the college level.
• Knowledge of or familiarity with the mission and distinctive features of community colleges.
• Excellent leadership and management skills as demonstrated through prior, relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of and expertise with the principles, practices, and techniques of college financial systems.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, other professionals, staff, and the

public.

Preferred Knowledge Skills & Abilities
• Doctorate Degree from an accredited college or university.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Successful candidate will be required to live in the taxing district (Newton or McDonald County) within one year

Information Technology Abilities
• Ability to operate a personal computer within the Crowder College Network environment using Microsoft

Positions Supervised

Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Instructional Center Directors, Library Director, Division Chairs and
Faculty in assigned divisions, Academic Affairs Office Staff.

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical

• Generally sedentary work involving sitting most of the time but will involve outdoor mobility within the campus

• Input, access and distribute information using computers.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to

handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision.

• The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

Creative and Analytical Skills

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to devise or modify methods or processes to solve specific problems.
• Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical and statistical material.
  

Language/Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, including staff, students and the general public, in

• Ability to read and understand technical journals, financial reports, and similar publications.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
  

***CROWDER COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE
INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL
DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB
REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

Salary is competitive, plus excellent Total Rewards package including PSRS retirement, robust health and life insurance packages,
EAP for employees and family, tuition waivers for dependents, and paid time off plus college Holidays and flexible summer schedule.
To apply send cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, copies of transcript(s), and completed employment application to Human
Resources or email to hr@crowder.edu. It is the policy of Crowder College to provide equal employment opportunities without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic
information or any other protected characteristics under applicable law. Crowder College is an equal opportunity employer and
provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
(Posted 10/19/2022)