Interim Vice President of Academics

Minnesota State Moorhead

Interim academic vice president leading credit-bearing programs and Academic Affairs at Minnesota State Community and Technical College. Overseeing academic quality, budgets, faculty leadership, accreditation, and student success across four Minnesota campuses.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeFergus Falls • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $122,203 - $170,851 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic leadership in Academic Affairs, focusing on program alignment, student success, and compliance with accreditation standards. Proven ability to manage academic operations, budgets, and personnel while fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.

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Master’s Degree In EducationExperience As An Academic DeanCultural CompetencyKnowledge Of Higher Education AccreditationExperience In A Unionized College Setting

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Hard Skills

Academic Program DevelopmentBudget ManagementData AnalysisPerformance ManagementGrant WritingStrategic PlanningAssessment And ReportingEnrollment ManagementCompliance With FERPA LawsOrganizational Change Leadership

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal And Written CommunicationTeamwork And CooperationTrust BuildingAbility To Manage High-Stress SituationsCultural Competency

Industry Keywords

Academic AffairsStudent Success InitiativesCollective Bargaining AgreementsDiverse IdentitiesCommunity CollegeMinnesota StateHigher EducationAccreditation RequirementsEmployee DevelopmentStakeholder Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership and direction for Academic Affairs, aligning academic programs, priorities, and student success initiatives with college and Minnesota State goals
Lead deans, program directors, faculty, and staff in promoting academic excellence, innovation, collaboration, and an inclusive learning environment
Oversee Academic Affairs personnel and operations, including recruitment, staffing, performance management, employee development, scheduling, enrollment, and records
Administer collective bargaining agreements, college policies, and divisional resources
Lead academic planning, assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts to strengthen programs and improve student retention, completion, and graduation
Establish and evaluate academic goals and outcomes using data, student feedback, and stakeholder collaboration
Develop and oversee complex Academic Affairs budgets and allocate resources according to enrollment needs and institutional priorities
Pursue grants and external funding for academic programs, innovation, and student success
Serve on the President’s Cabinet and contribute to college-wide decisions involving policies, planning, budgets, programs, and sensitive institutional matters
Represent the college with Minnesota State and community partners
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, accreditation requirements, policies, agreements, and privacy standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in education, leadership, an academic discipline, or another related field
At least five years of progressively responsible experience within academic affairs at a college or university
At least two years of experience as an academic dean or equivalent, or directing or leading multiple departments or programs
Experience teaching at the college or university level
Demonstrated cultural competency
Demonstrated ability to manage demanding and high-stress situations, multiple priorities, and varied situations simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written skills
Ability to build trust, teamwork, and cooperation among faculty, administrators, and staff
Proven commitment to academic excellence
Ability to lawfully accept employment in the United States
Doctoral degree in education, leadership, an academic discipline, or another related field (preferred)
Experience working in a unionized college or university setting (preferred)
Experience leading innovation and organizational change related to academic programs (preferred)
Understanding of strategic planning and systematic decision making (preferred)
Demonstrated success in building and maintaining partnerships (preferred)
Understanding of diverse identities and needs of community college students (preferred)
Knowledge of higher education accreditation, FERPA laws, and student records (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
Employer-paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
12 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick time
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
Various investment options
Dedicated professional development
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents