The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (AVCAA) serves as a senior strategic and operational leader within Academic Affairs, working in close partnership with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (VCAA). The AVCAA provides leadership across a broad spectrum of initiatives that support the effective operation, growth, and strategic alignment of academic programs.
This role focuses on translating institutional priorities into operational execution across Academic Affairs. Responsibilities include coordination of workforce partnerships, academic grant initiatives, facilities and capital planning related to academic programs, and cross-school collaboration to strengthen Ivy Tech’s impact across education, workforce development, and regional economic growth. The AVCAA also serves as a key advisor to the VCAA on institutional strategy, emerging opportunities, and implementation of major academic initiatives.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Strategic Advisor to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Serve as a close advisor to the VCAA on strategic planning, institutional initiatives, and academic operational priorities.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with development and implementation of Academic Affairs strategic initiatives
• Providing analysis and recommendations related to academic growth opportunities
• Supporting coordination of initiatives that span multiple academic schools
• Serving as a delegate of the VCAA in internal and external meetings when appropriate
• Assisting with identifying emerging workforce and industry opportunities impacting academic programs

Academic Operations and Institutional Initiatives

Support the operational execution of major Academic Affairs initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating cross-school initiatives that impact multiple academic units
• Supporting implementation of new academic programs and workforce initiatives
• Assisting with planning and coordination of institutional projects involving academic programs
• Working with Deans to ensure institutional initiatives are implemented consistently across schools

Grants and External Funding Coordination

Support development and implementation of academic grant initiatives that expand program capacity and workforce partnerships.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with development and coordination of academic grant proposals
• Ensuring grant proposals align with academic program priorities
• Supporting post-award implementation of grant-funded initiatives
• Coordinating grant-related program activities across schools

Academic Facilities and Capital Planning

Assist VCAA with planning and coordination of facilities and infrastructure supporting academic programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting planning for academic laboratories and instructional spaces
• Coordinating with facilities and institutional leadership on program infrastructure needs
• Assisting with equipment planning related to academic program growth
• Supporting implementation of facilities projects impacting academic programs

Workforce and Employer Engagement Alignment

Coordinate employer partnership initiatives aligned with academic programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting employer engagement initiatives connected to academic programs
• Assisting with development of employer-sponsored education pathways
• Supporting expansion of apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities
• Ensuring employer partnerships align with Ivy Tech’s credit-bearing academic delivery model
• Ensuring non-credit-bearing skills training is well aligned with industry needs and complements credit-bearing courses

Leadership of Workforce-Aligned Staff

Provide leadership to staff supporting employer engagement and workforce alignment initiatives.

This includes coordination of roles such as:

• Employer Consultants
• Talent Connection Managers
• Career Coaches
• Apprenticeship and Program Managers
• Workforce partnership advisors and grant-supported roles

Reporting Structure

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

The AVCAA collaborates regularly with:

• Academic Deans
• Institutional leadership
• Workforce and employer engagement staff
• Facilities and operational teams
• External industry partners

$110,000-$115,000 annually with full benefits (exact amount based on education and experience)

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree required
• Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education, industry partnerships, or workforce development
• Experience managing complex institutional initiatives
• Experience working with external partners, grants, or program development initiatives
• Strong organizational leadership and strategic planning skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in community college academic leadership
• Experience coordinating academic grant initiatives
• Experience working with industry partners and workforce initiatives
• Experience managing large-scale program or facilities initiatives

The incoming employee must hold a valid Indiana driver's license and complete the Driver Approval Form to obtain authorization from the Systems Office for operating any College-owned, leased, or rented vehicles as part of their job responsibilities.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

Job ID: JR0000108287