Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs

Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor, Academics, the Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs serves the Lone Star College System (LSCS), a comprehensive community college system comprising eight colleges and multiple centers, as the Chief Academic Officer. This senior executive position provides strategic leadership and oversight for all academic affairs, ensuring educational excellence, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility across the system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Serves as the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs providing strategic direction for system-wide academic initiatives
2. Designated as the LSCS institutional liaison for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
3. Acts as the institutional liaison for the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
4. Advises the Chancellor's Cabinet on academic policies, procedures, and compliance matters
5. Prepares and presents Board Agenda Items related to academic affairs
6. Advises the Chancellor's Cabinet on academic policies, procedures, and compliance matters; Prepares and presents Board Agenda Items related to academic affairs
7. Oversees the development, implementation, and evaluation of academic policies and procedures
8. Represents LSCS in external functions related to curriculum, instruction, accreditation, and compliance
9. Maintains relationships with governmental entities, state agencies, local businesses, and industry partners
10. Ensures institutional compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
11. Leads accreditation processes and maintains institutional accreditation standards
12. Provides oversight for curriculum development, instructional delivery, and academic program assessment
13. Manages the business operations of academic affairs, including budget development and resource allocation
14.  Oversees institutional effectiveness initiatives and academic data analysis
15. Leads strategic academic initiatives aligned with the system's mission and goals
16.  Oversees the development and maintenance of educational partnerships with K-12 schools and other institutions
17. Supervises grant development, implementation, and compliance for academic programs
18. Serves as member of the Chancellor's Cabinet
19. Responsible for other related duties, as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctoral degree and at least 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience must include at least 10 years of progressive leadership in instructional or academic roles within higher education
• Experience must include work in academic administration in a multi-college higher education system
• Experience in fiscal management and budgetary oversight
• Experience with accreditation processes and compliance requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in development educational partnerships
• Experience with strategic planning and implementation

Hiring salary will be no less than $188,690 and commensurate with education and experience.