Associate Vice Chancellor – Academic Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +24 more states.

📋 Description

• Direct the operational framework of the academic division.

• Supervise Academic Operations, Faculty Managers, and the Education Technology sectors.

• Convert strategic academic goals into scalable operational systems, administrative compliance, and educational technology.

• Establish and manage academic operations to ensure consistency, scalability, and efficiency.

• Implement strategic academic projects and educational technology initiatives in a compliant and timely manner.

• Guarantee operational integrity, optimize workflows, and deliver high-quality service.

• Develop and sustain academic workflows alongside continuous process enhancements.

• Set team priorities, deliverables, timelines, and performance benchmarks.

• Ensure that direct reports have well-defined responsibilities, procedures, and necessary resources.

• Oversee performance using metrics, expectations, and standardized policies.

• Provide training and resources, monitor progress, and adjust allocations as needed.

• Coordinate with academic teams and stakeholders for effective faculty management alignment.

• Collaborate with university leadership and cross-functional administrative units to streamline workflows and promote academic objectives.

• Foster relationships with higher education partners to drive technological innovation and operational excellence.

• Complete mandatory training and pursue opportunities for professional development.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree is required.

• At least 7–10 years of experience in higher education, with a minimum of 7 years in a leadership capacity.

• Preferred experience in leading a team within a remote environment.

• Proven experience in higher education academic operations, instructional design strategies, and faculty development frameworks.

• Strong grasp of online education and best practices in online teaching and learning.

• Ability to analyze operational metrics and enhance resource allocation.

• Experience in managing complex, multi-phase academic projects and organizational transformations.

• Basic skills in operational budget management, resource forecasting, and risk mitigation within an academic context.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication capabilities.

• Experience in leading, mentoring, and achieving consensus within geographically distributed teams.

• Strong skills in talent development and performance management.

• Familiarity with accreditation processes and regulatory requirements in higher education.

• High emotional intelligence and analytical conflict-resolution abilities.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is required.

• Research skills are essential.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common journals and legal documents.

• Capability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to real-world situations.

• Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Must provide proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

• Submission of a resume, proof of veteran status, and unofficial/official transcripts is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work environment.

• Workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.

• Tuition waivers available for employees and their families.

• 12 official holidays.

• Immediate leave accrual.

• Options for retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5–10% of the employee's salary.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.