Chief Academic Officer

Wheeling Jesuit University, Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeling University is seeking a Chief Academic Officer to lead academic excellence and development. This role involves overseeing academic programs, advising the President, and inspiring faculty and staff. The position requires a commitment to the Catholic mission and extensive experience in higher education leadership.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan

Retirement options with employer match

General paid leave

Employer-paid life coverage

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 10 years of proven success in higher education leadership.
• Experience in a private, Catholic institution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic programs and manage resources.
• Advise the President on academic matters.
• Lead hiring and evaluation of faculty.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic Vision

Education

Doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wheeling University - Wheeling, WV

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Graduate Degree

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Executive

Description

Chief Academic Officer – Wheeling, West Virginia – Wheeling University

Wheeling University, a Catholic university, seeks qualified applicants for the Chief Academic Officer. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Chief Academic Officer works collaboratively with University leadership to fulfill the mission and promote an environment of continuous improvement.

The Chief Academic Officer shall serve as the Executive Leader over academic excellence and development. The Chief Academic Officer must demonstrate a passion for the University's mission and effectively seize opportunities to benefit the future of its students and demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and programming. The position will inspire faculty and staff through effective collaboration to advance the University's academic excellence and mission.

Areas of responsibility include the following:

• Successfully oversee academic programs -- specifically --Health Sciences, Business & Technology and Liberal Arts & Sciences.

• Advise the President on all academic matters and University-wide initiatives.

• Provide the vision for the direction, revision, and creation of academic programs of high quality.

• Successfully manage University resources and allocations.

• Serve as a member of the President's Cabinet.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the President, the Chief Academic Officer will:

• Oversee the hiring, evaluation, and appointment renewal of all faculty and staff within Academic Affairs.

• Lead, through directors and chairs, all academic services, including the library, registrar, academic resource center, and disability services.

• Make recommendations on faculty promotion and tenure.

• Oversee and drive the assessment of student learning outcomes.

• Work with the Office of Admissions to support the recruitment and retention of students.

• Work with the Office of Student Services to support curricular and co-curricular programming. • Prepare and monitor the annual academic operating budgets and serve as a steward of institutional resources.

• Other duties may be assigned by the President.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A leader who embodies the mission of a Catholic, Jesuit institution in creating men and women who exemplify a commitment to life, leadership, and service with and among others.

• Commitment to the Catholic mission.

• Doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree.

• Ten (10) years of proven success in higher education leadership with a preference for serving in a private, Catholic institution.

• Experience working within a teaching institution focused on undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and pre-professional programs.

• Ability to work constructively and effectively within the academic community and with various internal and external stakeholders.

• An effective, balanced, and collaborative leadership style that combines a capacity for strategic vision with technical experience in academic leadership in a higher education environment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Comprehensive benefit plan including health, dental, prescription, vision, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.

• Retirement options include participation in the University’s 403B plan with employer match.

• General paid leave including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday.

• Employer-paid life coverage.

• Access to the University’s Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

This is a full-time, 12-month, executive leadership position.

Compensation for this position is commensurate with education and experience.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates may apply and submit the required documents listed below by visiting: https://wheeling.edu/about/employment/

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately until filled. Upon visiting our employment site, please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV

• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

Confidential Inquiries and questions may be sent to:

Mr. Ricky Moore, Vice President for Development & Chief of Staff