St. Petersburg College

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE: Vice President, Baccalaureate Programs, Academic Effectiveness, and University Partnerships

 

DEPARTMENT: Baccalaureate Programs & University Partnerships    SITE: Epicenter

 

SALARY SCHEDULE: A&P                                 GRADE: G

 

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

 

Under the overall direction of the Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, serves as the academic officer for upper-division programs of the college. Oversees all of the College’s upper-division academic and student services related to baccalaureate programs and the University Partnership Center. Work with the Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs to assure bachelor degree access is enhanced in the SPC service area and statewide.

 

RESPONSIBILTIES:

In concert with the Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs,

 

  • Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet, with college-wide responsibilities including institution-wide planning, budgeting and decision-making.

 

  • For baccalaureate programs, oversees curriculum development and implementation of curricula, courses, programs and activities (traditional, online and blended), as well as educational research and developmental education.

 

  • Work with the President on state legislative activities of the college related to upper-division curriculum and initiatives.

 

  • Assists the President in issues related to resources and facilities, human resources, planning and effectiveness.

 

  • Supervises the deans of the upper division colleges and the coordinators for baccalaureate programs and as well as the Associate Vice President of the University Partnership Center.

 

  • Co chairs the college-wide Deans Council and works with upper division deans on daily operational issues.

 

  • Coordinates the formal college review process for the consideration of new baccalaureate programs.

 

  • Coordinates accreditation process for four-year programs with SACS and specialized accreditation agencies.

 

  • Ensures that accreditation standards are maintained and that financial integrity and internal controls support timely and effective decision making.
  • Develops and supervises the upper division operating budget; also develops and implements the budgets related to student activity fees, lab fees and financial aid fees related to the upper-division at SPC. Manages the funds related to distance learning fees for upper division courses.

 

  • Responsible for establishing procedures and processes to assure a quality mix of bachelor majors.

 

Additional Responsibilities

  • Administers baccalaureate-related academic, operational and student services.

 

  • Administers the strategic planning, budgeting and other special planning projects for upper-division areas.

 

  • Responsible for recruitment and retention of baccalaureate students.

 

  • Oversees all institutional effective outcomes for the four-year programs and university partnerships.

 

  • Recommends hiring, as well as trains, evaluates and directs all personnel under immediate supervision.

 

  • Participates in planning of college instructional facilities regarding four year programs & UPC programs.

 

  • Serves as college representative regarding baccalaureate academic or student affairs with local, state and federal agencies.

 

  • Responsible for the implementation of the upper division international partnership programs in cooperation with the International Program Office.

 

  • Serves on various statewide and national committees, as necessary.

 

  • Works closely with the Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs.

 

  • Performs related duties as required.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

 

Master’s degree, required

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

 

Six (6) years experience, including five (5) years top-level administrative experience in academic and/or student affairs and community college baccalaureate programs background. Strong understanding of the Florida Community College System required.

 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Direct experience with academics and/or student affairs in community college setting. Experience developing and managing college budgets. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to deal effectively with students, faculty and staff. Comprehensive understanding of all modes of teaching and learning – traditional, online and blended. Knowledge of and experience with effective student success efforts, from recruitment through graduation/completion. Ability to successfully manage multiple initiatives. Ability to perform effectively at both the college and state level with issues related to the bachelor access.

 

Revised: 06/2010