Vice President for Academic Affairs

Hope International University

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Position Information

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the President

Position Status: Full Time Exempt, Administrative

Compensation: $130,000 - $140,000

Starting Date: May 15, 2026

Position Summary: Serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the University, providing administrative oversight to all colleges and academic programs, including student registration and records; faculty hiring, training, and evaluation; and program and curriculum development and implementation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Including, but not limited to:

• Serve on the President’s Cabinet as Chief Academic Officer of the University.
• Cast vision for the academic programs of the University consistent with the mission of the University.
• Lead the Deans Council in contributing to and in fulfilling the HIU Strategic Plan goals related to academic programs and academic success for students.
• Develop new program/program expansion initiatives consistent with HIU’s mission and HIU’s Strategic Plan.
• Oversee regional accreditation compliance and good standing.
• Oversee assessment of academic programs through the Director of Assessment and the faculty University Assessment Committee
• Oversee revenue/expense budget planning and administration.
• Structure all academic program administrative and operational functions.
• Through the college Deans, oversee all academic programs, including the recruiting, hiring, training, evaluation, and development of faculty.
• Supervise professional and clerical staff, with direct supervision of middle managers, deans, and administrative support staff.
• Act as the final authority for the resolution of student problems, concerns, or questions with regard to academic issues.
• Maintain optimal learning environments in classrooms and classroom technology with the collaboration of other University departments.
• Work cooperatively with other University departments.
• Limited teaching (maximum of one course per term with approval of the President).

Oversee

• a. College Deans
• b. University Registrar
• c. Director of Library Services
• d. Department of Learning Technology
• e. Director of Institutional Research and Educational Effectiveness
• f. Accreditation Liaison Officer
• g. Student Success Coordinator
• h. Writing Resources Coordinator   

• Oversee the college Deans in establishing and implementing new cooperative agreements involving academic programs with organizations, agencies, and/or educational institutions.
• Oversee preparations for HIU Commencements in May and December, and for Honors Chapel in May.
• Prepare and lead university-wide faculty meetings in mid-August, October, and March.
• Maintain University publications, including University Catalog, Fact Book, and Faculty Handbook.
• Provide authoritative support to the Accreditation Liaison Officer.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the President.

Employment Standards:

QUALIFICATIONS: To fulfill this role successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience: Earned doctorate required. Collegiate teaching and administrative experience required. Professional or significant volunteer ministry required.

Knowledge and Skills: Academic leadership, personnel supervision and management. Commitment to Christ, passion for and experience in Christian Higher Education and helping students reach their educational goals. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and telephone skills. Must be self-directed and take initiative. Excellent written communication skills, including grammar and spelling. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and database management software.

Mental Demands: Ability to oversee multiple projects at a time, oversee all accreditation activities, and engage in ongoing developments with accreditors. Ability to oversee a large number of direct reports, dealing directly and professionally with administration, faculty, staff, and students.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Visual Demands: The visual ability to read hard-copy and computer-generated reports, letters, University publications, professional magazines, and journals.

Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. A collaborative work style is essential for this role.

Character: Must be of unassailable Christian character and be actively involved in a Christian church.

The above position description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by people in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Type: Full Time

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Church / Organization Information

Hope International University

Location: Fullerton, CA, United States

Contact Information

Contact Name: HR Director

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Mailing Address: 2500 E. Nutwood Ave