Senior Director of Academic Operations

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Senior Director of Academic Operations – Full-Time – Lufkin
EMPLOYMENT DATE: August 2025
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
 Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
 Three years of teaching experience at the college level.
 Demonstrated success in project management in secondary or higher education.
 Proficient with computer software. Must include Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
 Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
 Community College experience, especially in assessment, teaching, and program leadership.
 Experience in data analysis and formal report writing.
 Experience with budget development, administration, and curriculum development.
 Proficient with Google Workspace.
Special Demands:
 Physical Demands
o The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
o While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
 Work Environment
o The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
o The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
o Frequent travel within the service area will be required.
Expectations:
 Interact with a diverse student population.
 Promote a positive work environment among colleagues.
It is the intent of the basic job requirements, duties, and responsibilities that these minimum requirements should
therefore, be referred to as a guide for, rather than a limitation to the services required.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The position will report to the Vice President of Academic Affairs for job responsibilities and other College related
activities as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual. Essential duties include but are not limited to the
following:
 Oversee the implementation and development of the QEP.
 Lead and support instructors assigned to deliver the first-year experience course.
 Ensure that QEP outcomes are measured in formative and summative assessments and that the plan is adjusted
based on assessment results.
 Communicate regularly with the campus community and other stakeholders regarding the status of the QEP.

 Write the QEP impact report that is submitted with the fifth-year interim report to the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
 In coordination with the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Executive Director of Institutional
Effectiveness, support lead school administrators in their roles as leaders of assessment in their respective
areas.
 Serve as the primary liaison with local school districts and ensure that the status of dual credit partnerships is
listed accurately with SACSCOC and on all College publications, websites, etc.
 Maintain and update dual credit partnership agreements.
 Coordinate with lead school administrators and area high schools concerning dual credit offerings, course
schedules, and the implementation of guided pathways.
 Communicate with College personnel and high school partners regarding the Texas Success Initiative, multiple
measures, THECB guidelines, and House/Senate bills impacting dual credit.
 Ensure timely and effective communication with school counselors regarding registration, enrollment, student
progress, and transfer/graduation requirements.
 Assist the lead school administrators in monitoring the effectiveness of dual credit instructors in all
instructional areas of the College. Following the evaluation schedule in the Policy and Procedures Manual, and
in coordination with leadership of the academic schools, develop a plan to conduct more frequent observations
of dual credit instructors based on their performance, level of experience, and need for support.
 Assist academic administrators in identifying potential dual credit instructors at area high schools.
 In coordination with academic administrators, identify new college programming to meet high school needs.
 Implement the requirements of SACSCOC and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
 Participate in unit planning, incorporating compliance with relevant local, regional, and federal regulations to
promote continuous improvement.
 Encourage data-supported budget decisions to accomplish unit goals.
 Maintain professional competence; serve as an ambassador for the college, demonstrating commitment to the
mission and vision of the college.
CONTRACT & SALARY:
$70,000.00 per year in addition to excellent employee benefits. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the
United States must be verified for the successful candidate.
SCHEDULE:
A letter of interest, completed application form, a resume, and college transcripts are required for an applicant to be
considered. Please visit the Angelina College portal at https://myac.angelina.edu/ICS/AC_Employment/ to apply.
Screening of qualified applicants will begin and continue until the position is filled. This is a security sensitive
position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for the
position.
Angelina College is a comprehensive community college of 5,200 students located in Lufkin, Angelina County,
Texas, and serving twelve counties of East Texas. Lufkin is a city of 38,000 people, situated about 120 miles
northeast of Houston, 112 miles southwest of Shreveport, Louisiana, and 165 miles southeast of Dallas.
Angelina College reserves the right to extend search or not offer position advertised.

Angelina College provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Angelina College complies with the Americans with Disabilities