Position Number: 1.2. Date: December 19, 2023
Position Title: Vice President for Academic Administration/Dean of the Faculty
Department: Academic Administration Division: Executive
Number of hours per week for which this position is budgeted: 40
Number of months per year for which this position is budgeted: 12
Reports to: University President
FSLA Requirement: Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The Vice President for Academic Administration is responsible for planning and executing a
comprehensive academic program in support of the educational mission of Hannibal-LaGrange
University. In collaboration with the President, the Vice President provides oversight of registrar,
and all academic departments of the institution. This position is considered exempt and reports
directly to the President of Hannibal-LaGrange University. Employee must possess a vibrant,
personal Christian faith including a clear testimony of Christian conversion and be actively
involved in a Southern Baptist church.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Integrates undergraduate, graduate, and specialty programs, including extension sites and
all course modalities, into a unified academic program - Formulates and enforces academic policies
- Provides collaborative and transparent leadership for academic strategic planning
- Assists in establishing University academic policies
- Serves on the Executive Cabinet of the University
- Provides leadership in acquiring and maintaining general and specialized accreditation
for the University and selected programs. Assists in the development, management and
administration of academic and academic support budgets - Assign and monitors credit loads of faculty
- Maintains academic assessment criteria and ensures continuous academic improvement
- Promotes research and scholarly activities among faculty
- Oversees Employee Workshop
- Ability to recruit, hire and evaluate all faculty positions annually, in consultation with the
- President and in accordance with the standards of the faculty and employee handbooks
- Assists in the acquisition, development and retention of qualified faculty members and
support personnel - Advances the effective use of technology in all academic programs and across the
university - Monitors and controls expenses for Academics, determining efficiency and adjusting to
improve both efficiency and effectiveness of programs - May be asked to teach up to 6 credit hours per academic year without additional
compensation - Represents the University and the President upon request
- Performs other duties as assigned by the President
- Regular attendance and punctuality
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Committed active member of a Southern Baptist church
- Earned PhD
- Possess significant proficiency of Biblical Worldview and its integration throughout
academic programs - Previous experience as a faculty member and academic administrator
- Proven accessible leader and manager able to develop collaborative working relationships
- Effective oral and written communicator
- Strong knowledge in the area of academic programs
- Organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Moderate travel required
- Must have values consistent with the mission and purpose of Hannibal-LaGrange
University - Must agree to sign off on, and abide by the standards of employment on the back of the
application, and in the faculty and employee handbooks - Represent the biblical worldview, mission, vision, and core values of HLGU by one’s
statements, teaching, and deportment - Respect the history, heritage, and values of HLGU
- Represent HLGU well, both on and off campus
- Must affirm and sign 1978 Missouri Baptist Convention resolution on Higher Education,
the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 from the Southern Baptist Convention, the HLGU
Statement of Sex and Sexuality, the HLGU standard on sexual conduct & HLGU alcohol
policy
PREFERRED
- Previous experience in position
- Previous experience in Christ-centered higher education
Disclaimer
* This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.
Founded in 1858, Hannibal-LaGrange University is a four-year Christian university located in Hannibal, Missouri, just 100 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri. The mission of Hannibal-LaGrange University is to provide an excellent education in both liberal arts and professional disciplines in a distinctively Christian environment that integrates Christian faith and learning in preparing graduates for personal and career effectiveness.
To apply, please submit an application, including a cover letter here.
In addition to articulating interest and qualifications, cover letters should highlight the candidate’s commitment to Jesus Christ, his/her understanding of teaching as a Christian vocation, and articulate an understanding of the integration of Christianity and his/her discipline.
For any questions regarding the position, contact Human Resources at 573-629-3058, or via email at humanresources@hlg.edu. Hannibal-LaGrange University seeks to employ qualified individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability, who can function effectively within the University’s mission and purposes.