As the Chief Academic Officer of the University, the Vice President of Academic Affairs presides over all matters dealing with academics. It is the purpose of the Office to establish an educational environment, which is academically and culturally enriching to the institution's students and faculty. This office attempts to do this by overseeing the gathering of capable and knowledgeable faculty to present the programs of the University.
Position Overview: As the University's Chief Academic Officer, the Vice President of Academic Affairs presides over all academic matters. The office aims to create an educational environment that is both academically and culturally enriching for students and faculty. This goal is pursued by overseeing the recruitment of capable and knowledgeable faculty to deliver the University's programs. The office also takes charge of assessing the current relevance and future needs of these programs, as well as determining the necessity of new programs. Ensuring that all existing and future programs adequately prepare students for entry-level positions in their chosen careers or for further studies towards a four-year degree is part of the office's responsibility. Additionally, the Vice President of Academic Affairs oversees the provision of resources and facilities necessary to meet these educational requirements. Supervision and assurance that all subordinates fulfill their duties and responsibilities also fall under the purview of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Communication Management: Respond promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Policy Adherence and Ethical Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the University's mission, policies, procedures, ethical standards, compliance with data protection regulations and pertinent legal regulations in all aspects of admission activities.
- University Engagement: Participate in Commencement Exercises, new student orientation, university events, committees, self-studies, and University Commencement Ceremonies.
- Special Projects: Execute special projects assigned by the President or supervisor.
- Compliance Adherence: Ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulation, the FNU Code of Ethics, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
- Assigned Duties: Undertake other assigned duties as required.
Position Responsibilities:
- Insure and coordinate that the Program Participation Agreement (PPA) which requires that the (PPA) reflects the programs approved by the USDOE to receive Financial Assistance. The specific program title needs to receive approval from the regulating entities, and the University records need to reflect the enrollment of each student under the appropriate program designation. The offices of Academic Affairs, Director of Financial Aid, and the University Registrar properly accomplish this task under their jurisdiction.
- The establishment of the organization of the academic divisions, departments and classes of the University for an academically efficient operation.
- Oversees credentials of the teaching staff, to ensure required levels.
- Oversee the proper coordination of the master schedule, course offerings and potential faculty pool.
- Participates in the University Curriculum Committee.
- Ensures proper implementation of the decisions of the Curriculum Committee's academic course and program decisions.
- Revises and develops programs and courses in conjunction with the Administrators, Division and Department Heads, and the faculty.
- Ensures the validation of the Diagnostic and ability to benefit tests and the nursing and imaging programs’ entrance tests, administered by the appropriate personnel.
- Supervises the Division Heads in regard to their particular divisions or departments.
- Oversee the development and proper distribution of the course syllabi and the collection of the permanent Institutional File of Syllabi.
- Ensures the publication of the University Catalog, the Faculty Handbook and the Course Numbering System and their implementation.
- The organization and implementation of the Faculty In-Services.
- The organization and implementation of the Faculty Annual Course/Program Planning and Evaluation Week each year.
- Yearly reporting of the departments and divisions' proposals developed by these groups during the Week of Planning and Evaluation and the implementation of the same.
- Ensures that the evaluation and assessment of students’ outcomes is properly conducted by each academic division.
- Provides the Strategic Planning Committee with an assessment of the needs of the academic divisions.
- Writes surveys of appropriate University community personnel, under the guidance of the Office of Planning and Evaluation.
- Oversee the development and expansion of the library and media resources of the University, which are under the direction of the University Library Director.
- Oversee and reviews the Library and Academic Division's budgets, in conjunction with the Campus Deans.
- The continuing contact with neighboring higher educational institutions for the exchanging of ideas, educational concepts and update of articulation agreements.
- The maintenance of contacts within the business and professional worlds.
- Implements and distributes information from conferences and seminars with the appropriate college community personnel (Administrators, Division Heads, Department Heads, Faculty and students).
- Continuously oversee actions for improvements at campus level sited in the V.P. of Academic Affairs’ Planning, Assessment, and Implementation Form.
- Oversee compliance with licensing and accrediting organizations.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree from a regional accredited institution.
- Ten or more years of senior administrative level leadership and experience in higher education with a demonstrated student-centered philosophy of education, instruction, and research.
- Demonstrated experience with strategic planning and leading ongoing efforts of the University to meet accreditation standards.
- Clear understanding of national education policies
- Knowledge and experience in curriculum development and innovation
- Demonstrated commitment to academic quality and standards.
Other responsibilities:
- Serves as Chair of the Curriculum Committee.
- Acts as a liaison of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
Job Type
Full-time.
Skills Required
- Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Ten or more years of senior administrative leadership and higher education experience
- Demonstrated student-centered philosophy of education, instruction, and research
- Experience with strategic planning and leading efforts to meet accreditation standards
- Clear understanding of national education policies
- Knowledge and experience in curriculum development and innovation
- Demonstrated commitment to academic quality and standards
What We Do
Florida National University, formerly Florida National College was established in 1982 and has been serving the South Florida community for more than 41 years. FNU currently graduates more than 1600 student per year and has more than 23,000 satisfied alumni that graduated or completed one or more of the many programs offered at FNU. Florida National University is a proprietary, urban commuter senior university offering the Masters in Business Administration; Bachelor Degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Health Services Administration, Legal Studies, and Nursing; as well as associate degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs in the following fields: accounting, business, computer technology, criminal justice, dental technology, education, English as a Second Language, nursing, medical technology, paralegal, radiology, and ultrasound. Mission Statement The purpose of Florida National University is to contribute to the education of a population of diverse, presently predominantly Hispanic, cultures. The University realizes this mission through the employment and development of a faculty of scholars who are proficient in the art of teaching. The University strives to prepare the students for employment in their chosen career or advanced studies through the acquisition of the required skills and knowledge needed for the successful completion of the program of studies. Florida National University strives to provide the educational facilities and resources that support intensive sessions of study in small classes, in order to foster in the student the attainment of a quality university education according to the student’s personal goals, and the advancement of modern technology. Furthermore, Florida National University provides educational and cultural programs intended to enrich the community it serves.
