JOB TITLE |
Executive Vice President
Division: President’s Office
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Claflin University
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CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY, founded in 1869 and affiliated with The United Methodist Church, is recognized as one of the premier comprehensive institutions in the southeast. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers broad based education in liberal arts and sciences combined with internships and other career focused programs. The institution also has nationally accredited programs: the Business program by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP); The teacher Education program by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); The chemistry program by the American Chemical Society (ACS); and the Music program by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Claflin offers the undergraduate degree in 33 areas and three graduate programs: the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Biotechnology, and the Master of Educational Studies. The University serves approximately 1800 students from every region of the United States and 15 countries. U.S. News & World Report, in it 2008 Guidebook to America’s Best Colleges and Universities, ranked Claflin tenth among Baccalaureate Colleges in the South and singled out the University for its High Graduation Rate. The latter has also been noted in The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education. Further, Consumers Digest has recently ranked Claflin University number three nationally in its “Top 5 Best Value” category among Private Colleges and Universities.
Throughout its 138-year history, Claflin has proudly upheld its charter to never deny any individual employment or admission to the University because of race, gender or religion
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DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES |
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Claflin University seeks an Executive Vice President to assist the President with the day-to-day internal management and operations of the University and acts for the President in every area as may be delegated in carrying out the responsibilities of the Office of the President.
The Executive Vice President will provide expertise and senior level administrative support for projects related to the presidential initiatives and priorities, program development and enhancements, technological and globalization efforts, and State and Federal agenda of the University; manage the President’s Office; manage and coordinate all activities of the Board of Trustees, President’s Cabinet, Extended Cabinet, and the Administrative Conference meetings; provide oversight for the Office of Human Resources and the Department of Athletics; and serve as special contact or liaison for University constituents and external contacts.
The Executive Vice President will manage the coordination of special projects; serve as liaison between the President’s Office and other major administrative officers; and represent the President at meetings and other functions.
The Executive Vice President is a member of the President’s Cabinet reporting directly to the President. Provide administrative leadership, direction, guidance, and scholarly vision. Responsible areas of leadership include: President’s Office, management of the Board of Trustees activities, and assisting the President in day-to-day oversight of the Office of Human Resources and the Department of Athletics.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
Candidates for the position must possess the following qualifications: a minimum of ten years of experience with increasing levels of administrative responsibility; five years of experience in a senior higher education position; knowledge of educational administration, research and teaching; and management and strategic planning experience. The successful candidate must be able to establish professional relationships with colleagues at all levels; handle multiple tasks and deal with constant interruptions and deadlines; and exercise significant independent judgment. The applicant must have the ability to lead discussions on University issues and topics; absolute discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information; computer and internet proficiency; and exceptional organizational and analytical skills.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately. |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
Position Title: Executive Vice President
Division: President’s Office
Recruitment Pool: Open to the General Public
Position Type: Full-time Salaried/Staff
Posting Date: April 23, 2008
Closing Date: Open Until Filled |
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Candidates must submit a letter of application, resume’, official transcripts, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references to:
Office of Human Resources
Claflin University
400 Magnolia Street, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Fax # 803-531-5818
E-mail: eeasterlin@claflin.edu |
