Vice President, Academic Affairs

Seminole State College of Florida, founded in 1965, is seeking nominations and applications for its next Vice President, Academic Affairs. The College has grown to become a cutting-edge, four campus institution, serving more than 25,000 students annually from 42 states and 60 countries around the world. Seminole State’s strategic plan and mission underscore the College’s keen focus on people including the students, employees, and partners, as well as the cultural vitality of the region by providing exemplary learning opportunities for the diverse community in which they serve.

The next Vice President, Academic Affairs at Seminole State College will possess a terminal degree; collegiate teaching experience is preferred. As a mission driven and collaborative servant leader, the successful candidate will possess strong social skills, a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, parity in educational outcomes, and the capacity to develop a shared vision and implement a strategic plan for academic affairs. In addition, the next Vice President will be an educational and academic leader who is forward thinking, entrepreneurial, and compassionate with the College community to advance the institution’s mission and vision.

Additional information about Seminole State College of Florida is available at: https://www.seminolestate.edu/

Nominations and Applications

The VPAA Screening Committee will immediately begin the review of applications and continue work until an appointment is made. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by February 15, 2023.

Applications must include:

1. A letter of interest that responds to the Opportunities and Challenges and the Qualities and Qualifications sections of the VPAA Search Profile. The letter of interest should be addressed to: Barbara Coleman-Foster, Chair, Seminole State College’s Vice-Presidential Screening Committee.
2. A curriculum vitae, and
3. The names and contact information (telephone and email) of five professional references (none of whom will be contacted without the permission of the candidate). 

Applications should be sent electronically (MS Word or PDF) to: SeminoleVPAA@agbsearch.com

Candidates are encouraged to review the search profile, which can be accessed above.

Please direct nominations and inquiries to:

Frederick V. Moore, J.D., M.B.A., Senior Executive Search Consultant, fred.moore@agbsearch.com / (712) 299-2544

Jeanne Jacobs, Ph.D., Executive Search Consultant, jeanne.jacobs@agbsearch.com / (937) 470-9068

Seminole State College of Florida strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment. Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities to complete the application and/or interview process. Applicants/individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact the Office of Human Resources for assistance.

Candidates are advised that Florida’s public records law is very broad, and applications are public record as soon as they are received. Other documents related to the search and application process are also considered public record subject to certain limited exceptions. Please contact the search consultants with any questions.