The California Institute of Advanced Management (CIAM) is a WSCUC (WASC) accredited, non-profit graduate school located in Alhambra, California. CIAM’s approach to education provides a practical and hands-on approach that blends theory with practice, to students who are thereby equipped to lead and succeed in industry, non-profits, or entrepreneurship. Our emphasis is on the application of the subject matter and the student’s ability to demonstrate integration of the subject matter into their professional lives. The university’s mission is “to build upon the philosophy of Peter F. Drucker, through classroom and online learning, producing successful, responsible globally oriented leaders who are rooted in practice”. We use the principles of Management as a Liberal Art and business sub-disciplines to educate, train, and graduate managers and leaders who are prepared and equipped for the needs of today’s organizations, communities, and society. The University offers in-person and hybrid classes, with weekend sessions on campus. Online classes are 100% asynchronous.
The Office of the President seeks an experienced, collaborative, strategic partner, and dynamic leader to engage stakeholders, ensure the viability, integrity, and quality of our graduate programs, and oversee policies and procedures governing graduate education. This is a key position and in this unique opportunity, the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs (P/VPAA) will possess the ambition and skills to match the high aspirations of university leadership. We are looking for a person who can maximize our many assets to further shape the future of CIAM and expand our reach, scope, and success. CIAM values and promotes a culture respecting ethics, integrity, and the fulfillment of responsibilities to our constituents, employees, and society. These are values that flow directly from the management philosophy of Peter F. Drucker.
This opportunity comes at a crucial juncture in the history of CIAM. Building upon a decade-plus of curricular innovation, successful WSCUC accreditation, and institutional development CIAM is now poised for growth in program offerings, faculty development, instructional innovation, and enrollment. CIAM has invested substantial resources in developing strength in these areas and is now recruiting an academic leader who can take us to the next level. For the right person, this is an opportunity to lead a growing institution in professional accreditation, and new curricular offerings, to develop a high-functioning academic team, and to be a key part of a dynamic, innovative, and growing institution. The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs will enjoy the latitude, responsibility, authority, and a supportive environment necessary for them to exert strategic leadership for maximum impact.
JOB SUMMARY
The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs provides innovative leadership to promote and foster excellence in all aspects of the University's mission. This includes an unwavering commitment to identifying best practices for graduate education in collaborating with various stakeholders to design programs with market demand that enhance student success and institutional vitality. This individual will promote a positive image and maintain a productive relationship through effective leadership and communication with university administrators, faculty, staff, and students. This position leads and directs all core functions of Academic Affairs, including administrative operations, planning, policy, and program development, as well as working collaboratively with the president, and others.
The P/VPAA will work in conjunction with the president, and other institution leaders to develop and implement a comprehensive academic program for faculty and students which provides innovation for the delivery of instruction. The P/VPAA is responsible for the oversight of the academic curriculum of the institution, providing leadership to the faculty, and managing the processes through which teaching is conducted and administered. The P/VPAA ensures that the curriculum appropriately reflects the mission of the campus and that it is current and experiential in terms of discipline and delivery. The P/VPAA is responsible for all academic programs, relevant budgets, and strategic planning, as well as representing the school to external bodies. The candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of state, federal, and regulatory accreditation entities, and their respective standards.
1) Strategic Partner: The Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs will be a true strategic partner for the president and leadership team. Creative academic thinking, strong advocacy skills, knowledge of the higher education industry, and the ability to curate distinct and creative solutions are highly valued.
2) Innovative and Transformational Leadership: Engages stakeholders in alignment with the institutional strategy and mission that identifies trends in graduate studies and collaborates with academic units to develop new graduate programs and certificates to eliminate programs when necessary.
3) Areas of Responsibility: Theacademic programs, non-degree programs, academic support services, academic outreach, institutional research, outcomes assessment and academic affairs, and the library.
4) Directly Supervises: Thefaculty and adjunct faculty, librarian, and others in the academic affairs office.
5) Functional Relationships: Works closely and cooperatively with the president, leadership team, and all directors as necessary and maintains regular contact with appropriate operational personnel.
6) Budget Responsibilities: Responsible for development and adherence to academic affairs budget and oversight responsibility for all academic affairs and information management/library and research areas.
7) Campus/Institutional Service: To chair and serve on appropriate campus committees and groups. Serves as a key member of the leadership team.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates academic leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and good judgment.
- Experience in working with both institutional and professional accreditation and willingness to take on a leadership role concerning accreditation.
- Ability to formulate and articulate sound policies and demonstrated ability to identify, resolve, and consult on a wide range of administrative and personnel issues with a clear sense of institutional needs and priorities.
- Strong organizational and management skills.
- Strategic planning and thoughtful strategic thinking are a must.
- Anticipates problems and issues and finds solutions.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides leadership and oversight of online academic affairs operations, policy, curriculum, teaching, assessment, and learning to implement continuous improvement efforts, formulate measurable goals and objectives, and evaluate ongoing performance.
- Operates as both academic affairs and business leader; collaborates effectively and collegially with all departments in the institution.
- Provides support for faculty recruitment, evaluation, promotion, making decisions regarding the allocation of resources to enhance academic quality, and ensuring the quality of the curriculum, delivery of instruction, and evaluation of students.
- Oversees faculty and academic staff recruitment and development activities.
- Provides leadership for faculty development and the advancement of faculty intellectual capital.
- Supervises all matters relating to curriculum and instruction in the institution, including outreach, weekend and all term courses, scheduling, and overloads.
- Will partner with our faculty and staff to continue to draw talented individuals to the institution.
- As key counsel to the president, this position will serve as a liaison in resolving academic concerns and issues.
- Provides advisory recommendations to the president on all academic appointments and promotion matters.
- Works with the president and other executives to establish academic short-term objectives and long-range goals, and related plans and policies, and oversees development and implementation of academic strategic planning.
- Provides academic input to institutional enrollment management efforts.
- Coordinates periodic academic program reviews, and accreditation, and works with the faculty and Management as a Liberal Arts Institution (MLARI) in the review, study, and development of curriculum and the continuous improvement of instruction.
- Develops, implements, and assesses distance education. Coordinates technical and pedagogical aspects of distance education, including faculty training, student support, and course evaluations.
- Provides overall day-to-day onsite leadership with integrity, commitment, and concern for staff, faculty, administrators, and above all for the individual student and the student’s academic progress and success.
- Supervises and approves adjunct faculty hours and contracts, and the part-time Librarian hours.
- Presents regular updates on the status of the Academics Affairs office operations to the president and the university staff.
- Ensures the academic affairs’ office compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards.
- Works during class sessions and weekends, and alternative schedules.
- Serves as the university’s academic representative to the board of trustees, shareholders, employees, students, the government, and the public.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the president.
Please note the essential job responsibilities are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the individual for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctorate degree in a related field required.
- A record of teaching excellence, service, and scholarship commensurate with that of a full-time professor.
- Significant experience at the level of Dean, equivalent, or above including experience in the development and administration of curriculum, budget, personnel, strategic planning, accreditation, and the use of technology in higher education.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to DEI principles.
- Knowledge of WSCUC Accreditation standards and procedures a plus.
- Experience as a WSCUC ALO a plus.
- Excellent managerial and budgeting skills and the ability to take leadership over the Academic Affairs operations.
- Thorough understanding of management and academic affairs practices.
BENEFIT SUMMARY
Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, a tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a 401K retirement plan, and a personal time off (PTO) plan. Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
ANNUAL SAFETY AND SECURITY REPORT
CIAM’s Annual Safety and Security Report 2018-2020 report is available to you. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the school. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, for example, policies for responding to emergencies and sexual offenses. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the school, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campus. This report is available online at https://ciam-my.sharepoint.com/personal/rick_tuinenburg_ciam_edu/_layouts/15/onedrive.aspx?id=%2Fpersonal%2Frick%5Ftuinenburg%5Fciam%5Fedu%2FDocuments%2FAnnual%20Campus%20Security%20Report%5F2020%2D2022%2Epdf&parent=%2Fpersonal%2Frick%5Ftuinenburg%5Fciam%5Fedu%2FDocuments&ga=1. You may also request a paper copy from the Student Services/ Title IX office.
SALARY RANGE
$125,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- A cover letter is required, did you attach a cover letter?
Education:
Ability to Relocate:
- Alhambra, CA 91803: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alhambra, CA 91803