Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs

The Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs is the chief academic officer and chief student affairs officer for the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. In this capacity, the Vice Chancellor provides academic leadership to the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, consisting of 25 public colleges and universities as well as constituent agencies.

The position guides the State Regents’ academic work in the areas of academic policy, student preparation, collegiate programs, student services, and federal postsecondary authorization and compliance. Academic leadership includes strategies and work relating to: 1) creating pathways for high school students to seek higher education opportunities, including concurrent enrollment, traditional students, and adult degree completion initiatives; 2) developing programs promoting workforce and economic development; 3) implementing the academic initiatives contained within the State Regents’ strategic plan; and 4) providing leadership and oversight for state grants and scholarships operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

Provide leadership and direction for the Academic Affairs and Student Affairs division of the State Regents and the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education, including responsibility, oversight, and supervision for:

• Pre-Collegiate Programs—State grants and scholarships (including Oklahoma’s Promise), the Oklahoma College Savings Plan, Oklahoma Teacher Connection, student preparation and provision of the Pre-ACT to participating school districts, and PK-16 programs, such as Summer Academies, and collaborations with Oklahoma State Department of Education initiatives.

• College Programs—Academic policy, academic research, institutional functions, academic program review and approval, statewide degree program inventory, teacher education, institutional accreditation and evaluation, statewide postsecondary state authorization, academic innovations and online learning, adult learning initiatives (including Reach Higher), academic work with career technology centers, and other academic projects, including liaison to the Council on Instruction.

• Student Services—Campus Compact, student civic engagement, training partnerships with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (Scholars for Excellence in Child Care and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), student relations, student research, student leadership, leadership and mentoring for student affairs professional staff, and other student affairs projects, including liaison to the Council on Student Affairs.

• General Duties:

• Provide leadership and support to key advisory groups such as the Council of Presidents, Council on Instruction, Council on Student Affairs, Faculty Advisory Council, Oklahoma Student Advisory Council, the Oklahoma Council of Academic Library Directors, and the Online Consortium of Oklahoma.

• Represent the Chancellor on academic issues with institutions, agencies, and organizations within Oklahoma, the region, and the nation.

• Represent the Chancellor and agency in collaboration with the Oklahoma Secretary of State Office, and international organizations to host international visitors interested in Oklahoma higher education.

• As needed, represent the Chancellor within the legislative network and respond to requests related to bills under consideration and research/information for presentation at interim studies.

• Coordinate various academic committees and task force studies on academic and student affairs policy issues and system-wide strategic planning efforts, including work with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technical Education and Oklahoma technology centers.

• Guide the preparation of academic policy, analysis papers, and agenda items with recommendations for State Regents’ consideration.

• Responsible for recommending hiring, firing, advancement, promotion or other changes in assigned employee status.

• Other similar duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The individual in this position must have an earned doctorate from an accredited university and possess at least five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a higher education setting, including direct supervision of staff. Qualifying administrative experience should demonstrate significant leadership responsibilities, such as strategic planning, budget management, academic program oversight, policy development, or faculty/staff supervision. The individual should have a thorough knowledge and understanding of higher education and excellent verbal, writing, and analytical abilities.

The candidate will have a proven ability to navigate the complexities of system-wide higher education, fostering effective collaboration among both internal and external stakeholders. A strong understanding of national trends in academics, student affairs, workforce development, and economic issues is essential. The candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to innovation in addressing challenges and advancing the mission of higher education. Some in and out-of-state travel required.

Supervision

The employee performs work under the supervision of the Chancellor.

Work Hours

Agency offices are open to the public from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Friday. These are the normal office hours for Agency employees.

Physical Demands

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Exhibit manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels, with or without aids. Ability to communicate clearly. Physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds, to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach. Must use the proper manual handling equipment including but not limited to dollies, carts and lift team members. Duties are normally performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.