POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Vice President Research & Accountability
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Administrative
G
JOB SUMMARY: Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet with executive responsibility for the
planning, management and evaluation of institutional services that support the accomplishment of the
District’s Mission, Vision, Core Values and the continuation of the District’s accreditation status.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
30%
1.
Assess, plan, organize, administer and evaluate a program for institutional
effectiveness, including instructional and student services evaluation programs,
departmental evaluation programs and the monitoring and assessment of regional,
state and specialized accrediting requirements.
2.
Develop, administer and evaluate a comprehensive program of institutional
research that provides timely information for decision making.
25%
3.
Responsible for the District’s strategic and tactical procedures related to Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and
the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) compliance and
accreditation.
15%
4.
Plan, direct and evaluate departmental assignments. Develop, approve and
monitor departmental policies and procedures. Set department direction; evaluate
department outcomes and personnel performance.
10%
5.
Plan, organize, implement and evaluate a comprehensive strategic and tactical
planning program. Plan, oversee and evaluate community planning support
programs.
5%
6.
Represent the College interest’s to federal and state governments, industry and to
other national and international constituencies.
5%
7.
Oversee the process for the design and updating of college policies and
procedures.
5%
8.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: President of the College
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct supervision of assigned Directors and staff.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:
Title Change Only: 4/01/12
Revised: 03/25/13
Departmental Budgets.
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree in a directly related field. Doctorate strongly preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Twelve (12) years increasingly responsible administrative experience, including
managerial and supervisory experience in an academic setting.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Skills/Abilities:
 Comprehensive knowledge of community college administration.

Knowledge of Texas and Federal laws and regulations related to education in general
and community colleges specifically.

Experience and expertise with SACSCOC accreditation process.

Ability to use logic, experience and knowledge to evaluate information and problem
situations.

Remain current with educational trends, issues and challenges for community
colleges.

Excellent communication, written and verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Providing leadership at all levels of the College.

Working effectively with a diverse and multi-cultural student body and staff.

Experience making public presentations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to feel. The
employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach
with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move
up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision,
peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and motivating
people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other people, at any level
within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the development, motivation,
assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational situations where the outcome is
unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
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Revised: 03/25/13
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POSITION TITLE:
VICE PRESIDENT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
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Revised: 03/25/13
Over 2/3
X
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Title Change Only: 4/01/12
Revised: 03/25/13
Date
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