What is an academic vice president and how to become one

Key steps to become an academic vice president

1. Explore academic vice president education requirements

   Most common academic vice president degrees

   Bachelor's

   70.4 %

   Master's

   11.7 %

   Doctorate

   8.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific academic vice president skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Academic Affairs	11.94%
   GPA	11.88%
   Faculty Development	10.15%
   Academic Standards	9.68%
   Academic Programs	8.47%

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3. Complete relevant academic vice president training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New academic vice presidents learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an academic vice president based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real academic vice president resumes.

4. Research academic vice president duties and responsibilities

   • Devise process improvements that lead increased operational efficiency and persistence.
   • Create and facilitate programs to foster and reward further GPA improvements throughout the year.
   • Formulate an incentive program to boost the GPA's of the lowest performers within the chapter.
   • Cultivate and maintain relationships with colleges and universities across the global through print, electronic and person-to-person communications.

5. Get academic vice president experience

   Generally, it takes 4-6 years to become an academic vice president. The most common roles before becoming an academic vice president include internship, president team lead and vice president.

6. Apply for academic vice president jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an academic vice president job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams