Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

This position is based in Massachusetts, and there is an expectation that the person in the position will be able to work on-site in Milton, MA.

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter along with your application.

About Labouré College of Healthcare

Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Labouré College of Healthcare educates healthcare providers who better reflect and serve our community.

When students graduate, they stay to deliver care here in their communities. Their communities gain diverse providers grounded in our tradition of care and compassion, and our students' lives are transformed - not just by a fulfilling career but by a salary that supports their families.

Labouré grants Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in various healthcare areas, including Nursing, Respiratory Care, and Health Science, and offers 4 certificates in EKG, Phlebotomy, Neurodiagnostic Technology, and Intraoperative Monitoring.

Courses are offered in online and hybrid formats at the main campus in Milton, Massachusetts.

Labouré students come from many backgrounds and have many life experiences. The average age of a Labouré student is 36, and nearly 50% have children.

Approximately 95% of students are enrolled part-time, and 80% work while attending college. Approximately 85% are eligible for some form of financial aid.

General Summary

The Labouré College of Healthcare seeks an experienced, student-centered professional with a record of accomplishment as an educator and administrator who embraces the college’s mission to provide high-quality education to prepare future healthcare professionals.

Reporting to the President and the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs (AVPAA) provides the college with broad strategic and day-to-day academic leadership.

The AVPAA is a member of the President’s Council and is expected to ensure that the College runs effectively and efficiently by developing, monitoring, and achieving institutional and academic goals.

In addition, the AVPAA fosters collaboration among disciplines and departments and works with faculty and academic administrators at College-wide to promote student success and degree completion.

A small, independent, non-profit institution, The Labouré College of Healthcare primarily serves adult learners seeking professional advancement, economic security, and personal growth.

Labouré offers professional and general education courses online and in person, taught by committed faculty members with extensive field experience.

Labouré’s faculty and staff share a deep commitment to student success and work together to ensure that every student has the tools and support they need to earn a post-secondary degree that has value in the labor market.

The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs has the following responsibilities :

Provides leadership in all areas of academic affairs, including supervision of full-time and part-time faculty and staff and curriculum in the Life Sciences, Humanities, Social / Behavioral Sciences, and Health Science disciplines, along with specific Certificate programs (EKG, Phlebotomy, Gerontology, etc.

the Associate in Health Science and Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration.

• Collaborates with other members of the college leadership team to research, develop, and implement new academic programs.
• Develops, interprets, and refines academic curriculum, policy, and procedures.
• Oversees the planning and execution of activities and processes to assess academic effectiveness, evaluates student learning objectives, and oversees internal review processes designed to promote student learning outcomes attainment.
• Oversees the planning and implementation of a comprehensive professional development program and related activities for faculty and academic administrators.
• Collaborates with the Vice President of Student Services on initiatives to promote student success and degree completion.
• Fosters positive relationships with administration, faculty, students, staff, and community partners.
• Oversees all relevant personnel matters, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, reappointment, and continuing appointment by College policy guidelines, contractual agreements, and relevant law.

and makes recommendations to the President and Vice President for Administration and Finance.

Supports high-quality, student-centered teaching and learning; oversees developing and implementing effective, technologically enhanced teaching tools and strategies;

promotes student learning, retention, and completion practices.

• Helps identify external funding sources, such as federal and state grants and private foundations, to support innovative academic programs' development and ongoing implementation.
• Supervises, reviews, and approves the academic content of all College publications in collaboration with the Dean of Nursing and Executive Director of Communications and Development.
• Oversees the development of the College master schedule of course offerings.
• Collaborates on the development and administration of the College budget.
• Develops and maintains external and internal relationships to provide academic leadership for the college; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Functions as the college liaison to regulatory and accreditation agencies and professional groups.
• Ensures the timely and accurate completion of programmatic accreditation and regulatory reporting.
• Serves on College academic committees, including Curriculum and Academic Policy, and other committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

Communication - Able to respond and exchange ideas clearly and effectively through writing, speaking, and presentations;

shares appropriate information to keep people informed; is seen as approachable.

• Teamwork - Values the opinions of others; assists others when needed; participates effectively as a team member; balances personal contributions and needs with those of other team members to achieve common objectives.
• Problem Solving - Analyzes problems to identify probable causes; thinks of new possibilities; identifies critical issues and develops options for addressing them;

can incorporate other viewpoints to develop solutions.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree is preferred, a master’s degree is required, and a substantial record of incremental academic administrative experience in higher education, preferably at an institution that serves a large population of non-traditional students.

Expertise in curriculum development, academic outcomes assessment, health professions accreditation, policy development, and implementation is highly desirable.

A minimum of six years or more experience related to the profession in higher education, with at least four years in a senior-level leadership role.

Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a complex higher education environment will be needed to be successful in this role.