• Address: Palos Hills, IL 60465 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/28/09
• Job Type: Full-time

Institution Moraine Valley Community College
Position Title Vice President, Academic Affairs
Job Location Palos Hills, IL
Description Enriching Campus Culture


Moraine Valley Community College is proud of our diversity and believes we are all enriched by our exposure to differing ideas, opinions and cultures. We provide an excellent education at an excellent value.


The Vice President of Academic Affairs is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and advance lifelong learning. The Vice President is accountable for providing academic leadership and supervision of the college's instructional programs and services. This key member of the senior administration of the college fosters strong relationships within the campus communities, external agencies and is committed to the mission of the community college. The Vice President of Academic Affairs reports directly to the President.


An earned doctorate; significant teaching experience within an institution of higher education; successful and increased responsibility in academic administration, preferably at a community college level; demonstrated experience and commitment to learning-center concepts; a proven record of academic leadership competency and demonstrated evidence of a vision for academic affairs, organizational and management skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a keen commitment to the role of the community college in higher education.


The Vice President will initiate and modify curriculum in the areas of transfer, occupational/technical, development programs, and community and continuing education; provide leadership in the selection, evaluation, and promotion of academic staff; prepare innovative and dynamic leadership in promoting linkages between Moraine Valley, business and industry, and governmental agencies; work with the Center of Teaching and Learning to provide faculty development opportunities both in education and in cooperation with the private sector; work with students, staff, other community colleges, and private agencies to provide future direction for the procurement and optimal use of available resources; continue learning-centered initiatives, further advancing teaching and learning at our college.


Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:15 pm. The salary for this position is highly competitive and is coupled with a very strong executive-level benefit package.


This position is open until filled; however for optimum consideration, please submit application and required materials by Monday, November 2, 2009. Please direct inquiries and nominations to the College's search consultant: Angela Provart, President, Pauly Group, Inc., 2921 Greenbriar Drive, Suite D, Springfield, Illinois 62704. Telephone: 217-241-5400; E-Mail: aprovart@paulygroup.com; Fax: 217-241-5401.


Or submit resume & cover letter online: jobs.morainevalley.edu


Moraine Valley Community College, located at 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills, is an equal opportunity employer