Vice President of Academic Affairs

About the role

The Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic officer of SCIT, providing visionary and operational leadership for all academic programs, faculty, and student learning initiatives. Reporting to the President, the role focuses on continuous improvement, faculty development, and a student‑centered, hands‑on learning culture.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a strategic vision for academic growth, curriculum innovation, and program quality aligned with SCIT’s industry‑focused mission.
• Lead faculty recruitment, onboarding, development, and evaluation to ensure qualified, industry‑experienced educators.
• Oversee curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation compliance (ACCSC, WSCUC, ABET) and continuous improvement processes.
• Implement student success strategies to improve retention, progress, and timely completion for non‑traditional learners.
• Manage the academic division budget, contribute to institutional strategic planning, and collaborate on enrollment, facilities, and resource allocation.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in engineering, education, or related field; doctoral degree strongly preferred.
• Proven senior leadership experience in higher‑education administration with a record of building and improving academic programs.
• Experience supervising faculty, developing accreditation processes, and driving data‑based continuous improvement.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills with ability to earn trust of faculty, staff, and leadership.

Required skills

• Knowledge of accreditation standards and processes (ACCSC, WSCUC, ABET).
• Experience in curriculum design, program assessment, and outcome‑based improvement.
• Ability to manage multi‑year academic planning, budgeting, and KPI development.

What we offer

• Full‑time salaried position with a standard 40‑hour week and occasional evening work.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays; health insurance with partial premium coverage; 401(k) eligibility after one year.