Kimberly Paddock-Oreilly

About Kimberly Paddock-Oreilly

Education senior leader devoted to advancing organizational mission, optimizing student…

Experience

1. Vice President for Academic Affairs

   Chadron State College

   Jul 2024 — Present · Chadron, NE, US

   Chadron State College (CSC) is one of three institutions of the Nebraska State College System (NSCS). The VPAA is the chief academic officer across all academic programs at CSC. CSC is a comprehensive college offering bachelor and master level degrees. CSC athletics is a member of the NCAA Division 2, with half of the on-campus student population being student athletes. The VPAA provides academic leadership for the general administration, organization, budget development, planning, and policy development of the academic programs and activities of the campus. As the President\'s principal advisor on academic policy, the VPAA directs academic planning activities and allocates academic resources. This position provides academic leadership to the campus: promoting excellence, especially in organization learning and student learning; cultivating a community of learners engaged in critical self-reflection, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decision-making; coordinating artifacts/evidence of accountability and transparency for external entities; developing collaborative connections and relationships with other higher education institutions, organizations, and entities to enhance quality, reduce cost, and promote organizational growth and development; fostering a healthy collegial environment and a commitment to civility.The VPAA is a member of the President’s Cabinet, Executive Council chair, Academic Review Committee chair, Institutional Research Committee chair, Deans’ Council chair, and VPAA Council Committee chair. At the NSCS level, the VPAA represents CSC Academic Affairs at the Chief Academic Officers and the Board of Trustees meetings.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

• Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

  Master of Social Work (MSW)

• University of St. Francis

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Harvard University

  Management & Leadership in Education (MLE) Certificate

• Lee University

  Master of Science (MS)

• A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

  Doctor of Health Education (D.H.Ed.)

Skills

• Telecommunications
• Leadership
• Operations
• Customer Service
• Student Recruiting
• Enrollment Management
• Servant Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning
• Fiscal Management
• Customer Relations
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• P&L Management
• Instructional Design
• Student Engagement
• Change Management
• Student Retention
• Team Building
• Management
• Student Financial Aid
• Team Leadership
• Budgets
• Online Education
• Distance Learning
• Organizational Administration
• Problem Solving
• Social Media
• Academic Administration
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Student Development
• Adult Education
• Technology
• Communication Written
• Admissions
• Curriculum Development
• Quality Assurance
• Faculty Development
• E-Learning