Director of Academic Affairs 532107 Palmer, Alaska, United States, 99645 Faculty Full-time On Campus Non-Union Faculty Grade 10 UAA Matanuska Susitna College Add to favorites View favorites
"Opportunities start here" is more than a slogan at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Matanuska Susitna College (Mat-Su College); it is our mission. Our aim is to transform student aspirations into realities.
Mat-Su College, an extended campus of UAA, is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Director of Academic Affairs. This position reports to the Mat-Su College Director and assists the College Director with strategic planning, community outreach, academic and instructional support, and overall campus management.
The Director of Academic Affairs provides strategic leadership within the instructional environment of Mat-Su College. This position is expected to perform his or her role by combining a faculty member's perspective with sensitivity to student needs. This position facilitates program development, and the course schedule and performs a key instructional support role.
This position supervises approximately 70 adjunct faculty members, the Learning Resource Center Manager, and the Administrative Assistants in the Office of Academic Affairs. This position also fulfills compliance related tasks.
As a member of Mat-Su College's executive team, this position participates in setting direction and advocating for Matanuska Susitna College, promoting the college as an active participant in the areas economic development and a principal contributor in the quality of life in the community.
The duties and working title of this position may vary slightly from one year to the next, based on current institutional projects and needs. To thrive in this role, the individual will practice a student-centered approach to higher education, possess expert planning and leadership skills, and demonstrate sound professional judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and exhibit a growth mindset characterized by reflection, adaptability, and continuous learning.
The ability to advocate, communicate, lead, and mediate effectively with others is essential as this position works with students, faculty, and staff. Furthermore, a demonstrated commitment to the community campus mission within a wider university system, knowledge of college policies, procedures, and academic processes, and respect for the shared governance structure is helpful for this position.
It is preferred the applicant has an earned Doctoral degree & the following experience:
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The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the Universitys discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the positions job duties.
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If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact HR Coordinator Shira Crowell at sacrowell@alaska.edu
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
This is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the Universitys discretion.
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