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Vice President For Academic Affairs

Trident Technical College is a nationally recognized leader in workforce development and academic excellence, serving 20,625 students annually across the Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester communities. As South Carolina's largest technical college, TTC contributes $970 million annually to the state's economic output making it a powerful engine for regional and state growth, talent development, and student success.

Located in the heart of the South Carolina Lowcountry, Trident Technical College offers affordable, high-quality education aligned with the evolving needs of business and industry. The College delivers more than 150 academic and workforce programs in high-demand fields including health, advanced manufacturing, information technology, business and hospitality, and skilled trades. The College also serves thousands of students in arts and science transfer programs. The College embraces innovation through flexible scheduling, hands-on learning, and strong employer partnerships.

Trident Technical College is seeking a strategic and collaborative academic leader to serve as Vice President for Academic Affairs, a senior leadership role reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the President's Cabinet. This position provides leadership, vision, and oversight for all academic programs and instructional operations. The Vice President for Academic Affairs works collaboratively with the President, executive leadership, faculty, and community partners to support the mission and goals of the College.

Position Duties:

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the College's Academic Affairs division, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence.
• Lead the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality academic programs and instructional services aligned with workforce needs and student success outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement of curriculum and instruction through evidence-based practices, emerging technologies, and innovative teaching and learning models.
• Ensure institutional effectiveness and integrity by maintaining full compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and college policies while promoting a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Cultivate collaborative leadership by mentoring and empowering department chairs, faculty, and staff to advance instructional quality, professional growth, and shared governance.
• Oversee strategic allocation and stewardship of the Academic Affairs budget to support innovation, program growth, and operational excellence.
• Advance flexible, accessible, and student-centered learning environments by supporting high-quality delivery across multiple modalities, including online, hybrid, and in-person formats.
• Build and sustain dynamic partnerships with business, industry, K12, and higher education institutions to enhance program relevance, workforce alignment, and community impact.
• Serve as a key institutional ambassador, representing the College and Academic Affairs with integrity and vision to internal and external stakeholders.

TTC requires an earned doctorate in higher education leadership or a closely related discipline and at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education or a comparable setting.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in higher education leadership.
• Proven commitment to advancing student success, retention, and completion outcomes.
• Extensive experience in curriculum development, accreditation, and academic program assessment and evaluation.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated success in strategic budget planning, fiscal management, and resource allocation.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to manage multiple priorities, lead through change, and inspire instructional innovation and excellence.

Location and Quality of Life

Located in the greater Charleston, South Carolina area, Trident Technical College offers an exceptional professional and personal setting. The Lowcountry is known for its coastal beauty, historic charm, vibrant arts and culinary scene, and growing innovation economy. Residents enjoy access to beaches, waterways, cultural amenities and a high quality of life with year-round outdoor recreation opportunities.