Vice President of Teaching and Learning

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Opening Date: June 30, 2025                                           Closing Date: 2 weeks/Until Filled

Position: Vice President of Teaching and Learning           FLSA Status: Salary/Exempt       

Department: Academics                                                    Job Status: Full-time 

 

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required as needed.     

 

Salary: $80,000-$100,000, dependent on qualifications and experience.

 

 

Reports To: President of LPTC

Organization and Location:

This position is located at 601 East College Drive, Winnebago, NE, 68071

 

Purpose of Position: Under the general direction of the President, the incumbent serves as the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) for the college and is responsible for planning, staffing, leading, and controlling the academic division of Little Priest Tribal College. The VPTL will oversee the college program of study and curriculum, the assessment of student learning, the faculty and adjuncts, the accreditation process, and develop, write, and implement plans, policies, and procedures for the academic division. The VPTL works closely with the President, faculty, and standing committees to develop academic policies and ensure the college complies with the Higher Learning Commission and other relevant regulatory bodies. Further, the VPTL ensures that the college offers competitive and relevant programs of study, oversees the college’s research activities, and develops strategic partnerships with key stakeholders. The VPTL also supports their peers’ offering guidance and modeling leadership. The VPTL also manages the Office of Admissions and Student Records (OASR) and the college library. This is a full-time position and is considered exempt under FLSA. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their primary job responsibilities. We are looking for an individual performer who cares about the students and the Winnebago community, thinks outside the box for creativity to incorporate, and the ability to resolve problems, embraces the idea of continuous improvement, and thinks strategically for the benefit of the College and the Community.

 

Job Responsibilities:

• All LPTC employees work to fulfill the mission, help to realize the vision, and promote and support the preservation of the Ho-Chunk language and culture within the organization.

• Always demonstrate ethical and professional leadership and address issues that arise in a manner that adheres to LPTC's policies, guidelines, practices, and procedures.

• Ensures the College's compliance with the Higher Learning Commission and other regulatory agencies. Ensure that all organizational, local, Tribal, state, and federal program guidelines are being met and followed.

• Attend required and assigned staff meetings and training.

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing assigned tasks outside of the home department and participating in cross-functional teams.

• Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the College.

• Cultivate an organizational culture of ethical behavior, positivity, professionalism, employee empowerment, satisfaction, productivity, retention, recognition, customer service, team building, communication, collaboration, trust, and participatory decision-making. 

• All LPTC employees must carry out duties designed to successfully support the position's/department's/organization's key performance indicators, goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives (including but not limited to analysis, adherence to budget, data collecting/reporting, A.O.P. development/duties, PDP development/duties).

• ALL LPTC employees must know and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote workplace safety, and promptly report actual and potential accidents or injuries.

 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree is required. Doctorate preferred.

• At least three years’ experience at an administrative level in a tribal college or community college, or university is required.

• At least three years’ experience in:

o The assessment of student learning is required.

o Accreditation is required.

o Program Review is highly preferred. 

• Previous college-level teaching is highly preferred.

• Experience in admissions is preferred.

• Experience and a working knowledge of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, the Higher Learning Commission, and accreditation criteria, and relevant tribal, state, and federal laws for higher learning institutions is preferred.

• Experience in problem-solving academic and accreditation issues in higher education.

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Applications.

• Must be able to meet and maintain all organizational, local, state, tribal, and federal licensing and training requirements associated with this position.

• Capable of coordinating efforts and collaborating with a variety of individuals having conflicting and diverse opinions.

• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance, often remote but supportive supervision.

• Ability to establish priorities and manage multiple activities to meet deadlines. 

• Able to complete assignments/tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and presentation, if applicable). 

• Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and flexibility to work effectively with administration, faculty, staff, students, and the public.

• The ability to exercise tact and handle confidential, sensitive, and controversial information.

• Must be customer-focused and have a genuine interest in supporting higher education.

 

Travel: 

It may be needed from time to time

 

Condition of Employment:

• This is a 100% on-site position.

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background screen.

• Must be able to pass a drug screening.

• Must have a valid driver’s license without restrictions and must be insurable.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

You can visit us online at https://www.littlepriest.edu/human-resources/ to complete an online application and submit a cover letter, current resume, certified college transcripts, and a letter of reference. If you have any questions, please reach out to Angela Kent, Director of Human Resources, Little Priest Tribal College, P.O. Box 270, Winnebago, NE 68071, email angela.kent@littlepriest.edu, or call (402)859-5833.

 

*Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact LPTC through the Federal Relay System at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

At LPTC, we are committed to hiring a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. Indian preference applies. All other applicants have equal opportunities for employment irrespective of their race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. LPTC will uphold these principles and ensure that this philosophy is administered appropriately. Arrangements for reasonable accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the Human Resources Office.

 

Little Priest Tribal College is an Equal Opportunity Employer