The Company is seeking a Vice President for Academic Affairs to serve as its chief academic officer and second-ranking executive leader. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in academic affairs, faculty development, enrollment-related functions, accreditation, assessment, institutional partnerships, and student success, all while advancing the school's Catholic identity and mission. This role involves overseeing academic planning, program development, curricular innovation, and serving as the primary liaison to accrediting agencies. The VPAA will also be tasked with aligning academic excellence, student success, and enrollment growth with the institution's strategic goals. Candidates for the VPAA position at the company should have an earned doctoral degree, be practicing Roman Catholics, and have a strong background in academic leadership, including experience in academic planning, faculty leadership, and accreditation activities. The role requires exceptional communication skills, a deep understanding of Catholic theological education, and a commitment to the values of the Franciscan tradition. The ideal candidate will be a strategic, collaborative leader with the ability to build productive relationships and will be expected to lead the institution through a period of significant strategic momentum, including the evaluation and enhancement of academic programs and the support of the school's online and doctoral offerings.