Salary: See Position Description
Location : COASTAL - Bay Minette - 1900 US-31, Bay Minette, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08558
College/Division: COASTL-102010-VP of Academics/Academic Dean
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Coastal Alabama Community College

Position Summary
The Vice President and Chief Academic Officer exercises significant independent judgment and leadership in advancing academic excellence, supporting community engagement, fostering economic development, ensuring operational effectiveness, and strengthening external partnerships that enhance the College's impact and sustainability.

Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System salary schedule B+10%.

For any questions or additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
At a minimum, the essential functions of this position shall include:

Academic Leadership

1. Provides direct supervision to the Deans of Academic Instruction, Nursing and Allied Health, and Career and Technical Instruction.
2. Promotes collaboration across academic divisions to ensure programs meet current and emerging educational, workforce, and community needs.
3. Oversees dual enrollment, libraries, museums, and academic support services to ensure consistent and effective services across traditional, blended, and online learning environments.

Northern Campus Leadership

1. Works in collaboration with the Vice President to ensure northern campuses (Gilbertown, Thomasville, Monroeville, Brewton, and Atmore) build and maintain strong relationships with local communities, government agencies, business and industry partners, and educational organizations.
2. Collaborates with community stakeholders to develop, assess, and improve instructional programs that address workforce and economic development needs.
3. Support initiatives that strengthen academic preparation and contribute to regional economic growth.

Philanthropy and External Relations

1. Partners with the Foundation to identify, cultivate, and engage potential donors.
2. Support efforts to expand philanthropic investment and resources that advance the College's mission.

All positions at Coastal Alabama have the job responsibilities below:

1. Handles sensitive information in a confidential manner.
2. Maintains a highly professional attitude and demeanor at all times.
3. Provides responsible, appropriate, and satisfactory leadership on campus and within the College.
4. Communicates positively and professionally in all aspects of the position.
5. Attends all employee meetings, College meetings, and professional development activities.
6. Becomes thoroughly familiar with all pertinent state and national policies and comply with said policies.
7. Serves on and provides information to college committees as needed.
8. Complies with ACCS and College policies, as well as state and federal laws.
9. Ensures the positive promotion of the College and integration of all campuses within the College.
10. Is prompt and punctual in reporting for work, meetings, and office hours.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

1. Doctorate in education, leadership, administration, or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
2. Experience in educational leadership and administration at a two-year college.
3. Administrative competencies in fiscal management, budget development and coordination, personnel supervision and evaluation, and/or strategic planning.
4. Experience in managing continuous compliance with state licensing/regulatory agencies, specialty accreditation, and/or institutional accreditation, e.g., Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
5. Documented evidence of active engagement in professional, academic, and/or community activities.
6. Demonstrated ability to analyze data to inform decisions.
7. Ability to work well with diverse populations.
8. Effective interpersonal, communication, public speaking, and problem-solving skills.
9. Adept in conflict resolution, team building, and promotion of strong, collaborative interpersonal relationships.
10. Understanding of and commitment to the needs of students, community college mission, diversity, collegiality, and lifelong learning.
11. Effective planning, organization, multitasking, and evaluation skills.
12. Ability to perform tasks requiring sound judgment and decision-making.

Application Procedures/Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
A complete application packet consists of the following:

• A completed online application form.
• Current resume' showing education degrees earned and complete employment history.
• Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended where required degrees were conferred. Degree(s) must be posted on transcripts. Official copies will be required if employed with the institution.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for an open position.Applications that do not have the required attachments are considered incomplete and will be immediately rejected. In addition, only completed applications received during the period of this vacancy announcement will be considered.
All applicants are required to apply on-line for job opportunities. To apply on-line, go to http://www.coastalalabama.edu/employment/ and click on the job title you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" link. If this is the first time you are applying using our on- line job application, you will need to create an account and select a Username and Password.
Please Note:

• It is recommended that you have digital (PDF) copies of your resume and unofficial and/or official transcripts. You will be required to upload this during the application process.
• We do not accept paper, faxed or emailed applications and application materials.
• You may not put "see resume" on any section of the application form.

• Please ensure that uploads are not behind a paywall or a password-protected area. The screening committee may disqualify your application packet if required uploads are inaccessible.
• When you finish the steps to apply to a job, you will receive an on-screen notice that you've successfully applied. However, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete.
• Correspondence regarding positions (i.e., scheduled interview appointment, position filled announcement) will be sent to applicants through the e-mail address used on the applicants' NEOGOV accounts. Applicants are required tomonitor their e-mail accounts for updates regarding positions.
• Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete.
• The college may require that applicants for faculty positions submit supplementary information from the attending college registrar to explain undergraduate courses that received graduate credit on the academic transcript prior to being considered for an interview.

If you need technical assistance after reviewing the instructions, please contact:
NEOED Customer Service:
Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm PST
(855) 524-5627
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non