VP Academic and Student Affairs

Belmont College; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont College is seeking a Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs to serve as the chief academic and student services officer. You will oversee academic programs, student services, accreditation, and reporting while coordinating with the President’s Staff.

The role requires doctoral level education, extensive administrative experience, and a proven ability to lead teams and drive enrollment strategies within a higher education setting.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in higher education or comparable terminal degree.
• Full-time teaching experience with preference for technical/community college level.
• Minimum of 5 years administrative experience as a Dean of Academic Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and oversight for academic programs and student services.
• Lead enrollment management efforts and coordinate with President’s Staff.
• Ensure accreditation standards are met and reporting is completed.
• Develop and implement quality academic programs and assessment models.
• Advise President and Board of Trustees on academic and student affairs matters.

Skills

Academic leadership

Enrollment management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Doctoral Degree in Higher Education

Tools

MS Office Suite

Apple Products

Job description

Title: Vice President, Academic and Student Affairs

Department: Academic Affairs

Pay Grade: 19

Revision Date: September 4, 2026

Location: Main Campus

Approved by: President

Position Summary:

This position is the chief academic and student affairs officer of the College. The incumbent has primary responsibility and oversight of areas which may include, but not be limited to academic affairs, student services, reporting, regional and national accreditation. This executive level position is a member of the President’s Staff and reports directly to the Executive Vice President.

Specific Responsibilities

• 1.) Academic Leadership


• a. Responsible for the development and implementation of quality academic programs.


• b. Provide leadership for academic assessment, effectiveness, curriculum, course, and program development.


• c. Provide leadership for the curriculum including but not limited to the development of new academic programming, general education courses, technical courses, and transfer articulation agreeements.


• d. Responsible for meeting and maintaining accreditation standards and reporting for academic programming.


• e. Create, assess, implement, and evaluate various models such as the Faculty Model, Learning and Student Success models.


• f. Responsible for approving faculty qualifications and confirming that the teaching standards are met for all new hires.


• a. Establish team-oriented philosophies, policies, and procedures.


• b. Act as an advisor and confidant to the President and the Board of Trustees as required.


• c. Create effective working teams (i.e. departments, support staff, and Deans/Directors).


• d. Provide leadership for enrollment management along with other stakeholder and lead personnel.


• e. Coordinate working needs and initiatives with all other members of the President’s Staff.


• f. Provide leadership to all student services and maintain oversight to confirm all are complying.


• a. Work with the EVP to maintain all college policies pertaining to academic and student affairs.


• b. Serve as the College representative with the OACC and CAO meetings.


• c. Attend monthly Board of Trustees meetings.


• 4.) Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand or Sit


• Carry/Weight Lift


• Walk


• Talk/Hear


• Exposure to Outside Environment


• Use of Fingers/Hands


• See


• Able to lift 25 pounds


• Climb


• Taste/Smell


• Exposure to Hazardous Materials

Position Requirements:

• 1.) A Doctoral Degree in Higher Education or a comparable terminal degree.


• 2.) Full-time teaching experience with a preference at the technical and/or community college level.


• 3.) Minimum of 5 years administrative experience as a Dean of Academic Affairs.


• 4.) Familiarity with the MS Office Suite, Apple Products, and other realms of technology.

Belmont College does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, housing, citizenship, veteran status, or genetic information in matters of admissions, employment, or service the College provides. Belmont College also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of discrimination and harassment.

This job description is subject to change at any time and nothing in this job description restricts the college’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities. Additionally, this job description shall not be construed as an employment contract.