• Key Responsibilities and Leadership to the Institution: 
  • Serve as executive officer of the University in the absence of the President or at such other times as the President may designate in accordance with the institution’s bylaws.
  • Maintain and implement academic policies of the University.
  • Lead the development, evaluation, and integrity of instructional programs.
  • Provide budget recommendations for academic affairs in consultation with department chairs and the Vice President for Financial Administration.
  • Represent the University at such meetings as designated by the President.
  • Prepare academic reports at least twice a year. May present directly to the Board of Trustees or serve as a basis for material included in the report by the President.
  • Serve as the secretary on the academic affairs committee of the Board of Trustees.
  • Ensure that all academic programs and academic activities meet accreditation standards, prioritizing integrity, and compliance. 
• Key Responsibilities and Leadership to the Faculty: 
  • Lead the recruitment, retention, and development of highly qualified faculty.
  • Foster a thriving academic environment through faculty development, communication, collaboration, and professional growth. Support shared academic governance, including the Academic Senate.
  • Oversee planning and implementation of new academic programs, policies, and practices that further the mission of the institution.
  • Implement policies as outlined in the faculty handbook.
• Evaluate the teaching faculty using appropriate instruments.
• Collect and maintain a complete record of faculty members' transcripts, professional experience, and publications.
• Serve as chair of the Academic Policies Committee and the Graduate Council.

• Key Responsibilities and Leadership to the office of the Academic Vice President: 
  • Responsible for yearly updates to the University bulletin and the academic calendar.
  • Approve the yearly course offerings and class schedule in consultation with APC.
  • Approve the final examination schedule.
  • Administer academic policies approved by the faculty.
  • Oversee the English as a Second Language Program (query Ana on this).
  • Oversee the Dual Credit program
  • Oversee the Office of Student Success
  • Oversee Grant activities related to academics
• Key Responsibilities and Leadership to the Student Body: 
  • Champion initiatives that improve student outcomes, retention, and completion.
  • Foster an environment for academic success and innovation.
  • Administer  (oversee?)policies including attendance, travel, academic probation, transfer of records, disability and medical leave requests.
• Serve as or designate the Primary Designated School Official for the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
• Be familiar with the SEVIS program.
• Make sure all rules and regulations of the USCIS are enforced.

Faculty & Staff Supervision

This leadership role oversees the following areas on the University campus: 

• All Faculty departments/areas of learning
• The Office of Student Success 
• Registrar/Records Office
• Library
• Various Committees (list) and note which VPAA chairs and which is member

Minimum

• Must have a strong commitment to Jesus Christ, be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in good and regular standing, and have a desire to serve in a cooperative, spiritually redemptive, and soul-winning atmosphere.
• An earned doctoral degree from an accredited university; preferably a Ph.D.
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated success in a higher education academic leadership role,

preferably as an academic officer.

• High level of personal and professional integrity, presence, and ability to effectively manage change.
• Commitment to the mission of inspiring Knowledge, Faith, and Service through Christ-centered Education.