Vice President of Student Learning and Academic Affairs
Tillamook Bay Community College · Tillamook, OR · On-site · Administration
Salary USD 106,831–152,316
Apply by Oct 1, 2025
Posted Sep 5, 2025
Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President of Student Learning & Academic Affairs (VPSLAA) serves as TBCC’s Chief Academic Officer and principal champion of equitable student learning. The VPSLAA:
- Centers historically marginalized and rural learners – first‑generation, low‑income, students of color, veterans, and working adults by aligning curriculum, instruction, and wrap‑around holistic supports with the Guided Pathways framework.
- Co‑leads, with the Vice President for Student Services (VPSS), the Rural Guided Pathways Steering Committee, ensuring clear program maps, proactive advising, integrated basic‑needs supports, and data‑driven decision‑making throughout the student lifecycle.
- Oversees all credit, non‑credit, adult basic‑skills, distance‑learning, and library/LRC services, championing forward‑thinking curriculum design, experiential learning, and industry‑aligned credentials.
- Fosters deep, mutually beneficial partnerships with K‑12 districts, universities, employers, and community organizations to expand dual credit, transfer, apprenticeships, internships, and incumbent‑worker training.
- Serves as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet and is a member of the College cross-functional Leadership Team.
The successful candidate characteristics:
- Student‑Centered & Equity‑Minded: Prioritizes learner voice and disaggregated outcomes; dismantles systemic barriers for historically marginalized students.
- Collaborative Change Leader: Partners with VPSS and cross‑college teams to implement Guided Pathways framework with fidelity.
- Data‑Savvy Strategist: Uses actionable analytics and institutional‑research tools to set KPIs, allocate resources, and close equity gaps.
- Innovative Educator: Advances developmental‑ed redesign, OER adoption, digital learning, and high‑impact instructional practices.
- Community Connector: Builds relationships with school districts, business, and industry, aligning programs to regional workforce needs.
- Transparent & Courageous Communicator: Engages in honest dialogue; invites diverse perspectives to solve complex challenges.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree and extensive additional experience in higher education.
- Five years of experience in higher education including administrative, policy, or supervisory duties.
- Demonstrated understanding of, and a commitment to, the community college mission and purpose, teaching and learning, and student success.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in higher education/leadership, a teaching discipline, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university.
- Student support or teaching experience in a community college setting.
