Job Description

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer position . Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Academic Affairs is responsible for the vision, leadership, and strategic direction of the University's academic pursuits. This includes oversight of all academic programs, policies, and personnel; alignment of academic priorities with the University's mission, Lutheran identity, and strategic plan; and the stewardship of academic and fiscal resources through collaboration with faculty, staff, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Candidates must support and be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago, a university of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS).
• Supervise the university registrar, director of the library, assistant vice president for academic affairs, deans of the colleges, and the executive assistant; oversee management of all academic colleges, offices, centers, personnel, budgets, and other academic resources.
• Oversee all academic programs, policies, and resources across undergraduate and graduate levels; lead faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation.
• Maintain institutional and programmatic accreditation; ensure compliance with academic standards, federal/state regulations, and internal policies.
• Serve on the President's Executive Cabinet, contributing to strategic decisions and institutional leadership; advance institutional priorities, including enrollment growth, student retention, program innovation, faculty excellence, the University's Lutheran identity, Christian mission, and financial strength.
• In the event the President becomes incapable of carrying out the duties of his office, serves as Acting President until relieved by the Board of Regents or the President's return. As Acting President, serves as the spiritual, academic, and administrative head of the institution. The University's bylaws and the doctrine of the LCMS hold that the role of spiritual head of the institution must be held by a male.

Skill Sets:

• Exhibit effective, professional, accurate, and timely communication with all stakeholders
• Have demonstrated leadership in academic program development, accreditation, and cross-functional collaboration
• Have a demonstrated understanding of, and facility in handling, the complexity of developing and integrating a wide range of academic programs at a university
• Demonstrate strong administrative and project management skills, including strategic thinking and attention to detail
• Exhibit a commitment to CUC's Lutheran identity and Christian mission, with understanding of faith-based higher education.

Minimum Experience Required:

• Experience with and appreciation of the centrality of academic affairs in the university budget planning process
• Strong record of success at progressively senior levels in higher education, with specific experience in managing within a highly complex institution
• Experience in curriculum planning and the development of a wide range of academic programs
• Experience with, and a commitment to, shared academic governance
• Active membership in an LCMS congregation and strong commitment to the Biblical faith

Education Requirements:

• Doctoral degree is required.
• Undergraduate certification or colloquy completion as a professional church worker in the LCMS is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting range and faculty rank is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Application Information:

Interested individuals should include the following in their online application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Copies of post-secondary academic transcripts that reflect completion of advanced degree(s) (Official transcripts will be required upon hiring of successful candidates.)
4. Names and phone numbers of three references

* Only applicants submitting all required documentation above will be considered.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago:

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities–Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu .

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.

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