Vice President for Academic Systems and Completion Strategy

Post Date

Mar 21, 2024

Location

Indianapolis,
Indiana

ZIP/Postal Code

46216
US
Jul 15, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Managerial / Professional

Req #

IND-692020

Pay Rate

$120k - $180k (estimate)

Job Description

The Vice President for Academic Systems and Completion Strategy brings together the student experience, systems, solutions, and outcomes data to increase credential completions and transfer opportunities for our clients' students. Based at the college's statewide systems office, the VP leads the effective implementation and ongoing continuous improvement of academic information systems and priorities across our clients 19 campus service areas, collaborates with college leadership to develop and oversee implementation of collegewide student records strategies, and supports collaboration across the college in areas including student systems and operations.



* Leads the development and implementation of a cohesive statewide vision and strategy for credential completion, aligned with the college's goals and the goals of each campus.

* Drives initiatives to enhance the college's student records enterprise, ensuring seamless integration with college priorities, strategic plan goals/objectives, and completion-focused metrics.

* Provides comprehensive communication and support for the college's processes and systems related to student records and academic information systems, including curriculum management, degree tracker software, and transfer evaluation system.

* Establishes clear communication channels to ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged in initiatives related to student records management.

* Engages stakeholders across departments to gather input and ensure strategies meet the diverse needs of the college community (e.g., faculty critical reporting deadlines, productive credit reporting, on-time degree completion, reverse transfer, FERPA regulations).

* Partners with the Office of Information Technology to lead strategy for implementing, achieving success, and sustaining student information systems (Banner and the college's transition to Workday Student). Provides leadership and guidance for the Provost Office Workday Student Centers for Agility to ensure an effective rollout and adoption of a new student information system.

* Supports the development and execution of comprehensive change management plans tailored for campus and college teams to facilitate the successful adoption of new systems and processes.

* Provides leadership, coaching, and guidance to the student records teams, supporting strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with college goals in this area.

* Collaborates with the college's Workforce and Careers team on statewide initiatives such as credential wallet (Learner Employment Records), Micro-credentials, the Skills Training Catalog, and Credit for Prior Learning.

* In partnership with Academic Affairs, collaborates with four-year colleges and universities to develop articulation agreements that result in seamless matriculation for students seeking a baccalaureate degree.

* Build relationships and trusted partnerships with key stakeholders, including the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, the Indiana General Assembly, other Indiana higher education institutions, and national partners in higher education, transfer initiatives, and workforce training development.

* Works closely with Systems Office leadership, particularly other Provost Office vice presidents, the Office of Information Technology, and the Workforce and Careers team to develop strategic initiatives and processes.

* Ensures the quality of student services aligns with the evolving needs of students, driving continuous improvement and innovation.



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Required Skills & Experience

* A master's degree in education or related field is required.

* Demonstrated experience in higher education leadership and a track record of success in educational innovation and improvement. Experience at the campus level and within a system is preferred.

* At least five years of senior-level administrative experience.

* Experience with post-secondary information systems is preferred.

* Experience managing multiple projects and leading others to success is required.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.