As a member of the Cabinet, the Vice President of Academic Affairs reports directly to the President of the University and serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the University.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of all academic programs, faculty, and staff including registration, library, student success and career services.
• Lead the graduate and undergraduate academic programs for both the residential and online formats.
• Ensure the effectiveness of the educational enterprise including strategic planning and budgeting.
• Work with the relevant deans and department chairs to oversee the hiring, development and evaluation of faculty.
• Oversee the work of deans and department chairs in the development and execution of academic department strategic plans.
• Provide leadership to faculty, department chairs, and other staff in the assessment of student learning, program assessment, and assessment of the University strategic plan as it relates to academic affairs.
• Support academic systems and processes including those use to update and produce the college catalog, faculty handbook, college schedule and related documents.
• Implement policies and processes that support teaching, learning, and the development of students.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Represent the University at diverse functions.
• Monitor academic trends and higher education, changes in accreditation, regulation and other areas that may impact the University now and in the future.
• Review and approve budgets for academic departments and departments that report up through the VPAA’s office including approving expenses and check requests according to the University’s procedures.
• Monitor the performance of various outside partners that provide services or products for the University in areas related to Academic Affairs.
• Work with the Board of Trustees Academic Affairs Committee and other committees of the Board.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. Most of the job on campus is performed while sitting. When representing the University in the community at events and with strategic partners, the work may require standing for long periods of time, walking while carrying small objects, and lifting and carrying of small objects.

Spiritual Requirements

• All employees must be openly committed followers of Christ and sign the Community Life Standards

Qualifications and Abilities

• Team player, with the ability to build trust and respect.
• Desire and ability to engage and build relationships with people from diverse areas of the college including students, faculty, staff, leadership, board and the wider community of stakeholders.
• Ability to be innovative and to anticipate and solve problems.
• Strong commitment to the academic and spiritual development of students.

Skills and Knowledge

• Highly effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.

Education and/or Experience

• Earned Doctorate, with extensive teaching and academic leadership experience.
• Experience in the development and assessment of academic programs and services.

The University:

The University of Valley Forge (UVF) is an accredited Christian university of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions located on a beautiful 100+ acre campus in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. With over 50 undergraduate majors, six graduate programs, and dozens of credentialed and dedicated professors, UVF is committed to the mission to prepare individuals for a life of service and leadership in the church and the world. The University hereby affirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran.

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

University of Valley Forge

Human Resources

Email: HR@valleyforge.edu