Richland Community College, located in Decatur, Illinois, is a comprehensive college with a 36-year tradition of educational excellence, offering baccalaureate, associate, technical, and continuing education programs that serve over 7,500 students per year in eight central Illinois counties. Richland Community College values diversity in all its dimensions, and is committed to diversifying its faculty and staff through the dynamic recruitment of candidates who would contribute to the racial and ethnic diversity of the College. Under-represented groups, including persons with disabilities, are especially encouraged to apply.
Vice-President, Student and Academic Services
Richland Community College invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President of Student and Academic Services. The Vice President serves as the Chief Academic and Student Services Officer. The Vice President provides leadership and guidance in the areas of curriculum development, academic methodology, program assessment, on-line learning, and the development of community dialogues and partnerships. Reporting to the Vice President are the Deans of three academic divisions: Mathematics and Sciences; Communications, Education, Humanities, & Fine Arts; and Health Professions. Also reporting to the Vice President are: the Assistant to the Vice President; Executive Administrative Assistant; Director of Online Learning; Dean of Enrollment Services; and Dean of Teaching and Learning Support Services.
The Vice President of Student and Academic Services must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as solid collaboration and consensus-building skills. The position requires a Master’s degree in a related field. A Doctorate degree is preferred. The position requires eight years of related college administrative experience, with higher education academic experience preferred.
Review of applications will begin November 1, 2009, and continue until the position is filled. Further information about the position of Vice President of Student and Academic Services is available.
Richland is committed to its core values of Commitment, Respect, Excellence, Accountability and Diversity.
Richland Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Employer, committed to non-discrimination against any student, employee, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital or parental status, national origin or ancestry, creed, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, medical condition, or political affiliation.
