Simpson University
Overview
The Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the university and provides vision, academic and spiritual leadership, and support for all academic programs and personnel. Responsibilities include oversight to faculty, deans and delivering overall direction and effective management of the university’s academic programs in support of Simpson University’s mission, managing plans to deliver priorities, and development and contribution to the strategic plan for the university.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to university deans, faculty and all academic programs that inspires outstanding academic performance at SU and professional advancement of faculty
Coordinate and enable the activities of the deans, faculty and academic staff
Articulate a balanced vision of the value of teaching, research and service, guided by a clear understanding of SU’s mission and goals
Ensure academic affairs is working collaboratively in support of the University President
Responsible for overseeing completion of annual academic document updates, including SU catalog, faculty handbook, academic master plan, etc.
Responsible for setting visionary University goals (short term and long term) in cooperation with the President and cabinet, and successfully meeting those goals
Responsible for budget development, implementation, monitoring and communication for Academic Affairs budget
Leads institutional planning in academic areas and collaborate with Director of Institutional Planning and Research to contribute to institutional planning for facilities, student services, and other areas that impact academic programs
In collaboration with President and President’s Cabinet members, provide oversight for academic program review with an emphasis on formal program reviews for accreditation compliance
Partner with President to oversee institutional accreditation processes as well as the preparation of institutional performance reports
Oversee the curricular planning and growth and faculty development programs
Facilitate and encourage faculty development activities
Ensure that academic policies are effectively implemented and work with the Faculty President to improve and update policies as needed
Represent the university to diverse constituencies
Must consistently demonstrate capacity and positive reputation of engaging faculty and students in and out of the classroom
Responsible for providing an unyielding commitment to the University mission, faith and Cabinet as a team of teams
Assist the University President in developing, supporting and leading strategic planning development and accreditation portfolio for the University
Responsible for fostering a culture of lifelong learning and connectivity between departments and their graduates
Essential Functions
Provide leadership to university deans, faculty and all academic programs that inspires outstanding academic performance at SU and professional advancement of faculty
Coordinate and enable the activities of the deans, faculty and academic staff
Articulate a balanced vision of the value of teaching, research and service, guided by a clear understanding of SU’s mission and goals
Ensure academic affairs is working collaboratively in support of the University President
Responsible for overseeing completion of annual academic document updates, including SU catalog, faculty handbook, academic master plan, etc.
Responsible for setting visionary University goals (short term and long term) in cooperation with the President and cabinet, and successfully meeting those goals
Responsible for budget development, implementation, monitoring and communication for Academic Affairs budget
Leads institutional planning in academic areas and collaborate with Director of Institutional Planning and Research to contribute to institutional planning for facilities, student services, and other areas that impact academic programs
In collaboration with President and President’s Cabinet members, provide oversight for academic program review with an emphasis on formal program reviews for accreditation compliance
Partner with President to oversee institutional accreditation processes as well as the preparation of institutional performance reports
Oversee the curricular planning and growth and faculty development programs
Facilitate and encourage faculty development activities
Ensure that academic policies are effectively implemented and work with the Faculty President to improve and update policies as needed
Represent the university to diverse constituencies
Must consistently demonstrate capacity and positive reputation of engaging faculty and students in and out of the classroom
Responsible for providing an unyielding commitment to the University mission, faith and Cabinet as a team of teams
Assist the University President in developing, supporting and leading strategic planning development and accreditation portfolio for the University
Responsible for fostering a culture of lifelong learning and connectivity between departments and their graduates
General Expectations
Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment
Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions)
Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor
Additional Responsibilities
Participate as needed to collaborate in fundraising projects
Provide oversight of faculty searches
Compensation Salary: $125,000 - 135,000 Annually
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership to university deans, faculty and all academic programs that inspires outstanding academic performance at SU and professional advancement of faculty
Coordinate and enable the activities of the deans, faculty and academic staff
Articulate a balanced vision of the value of teaching, research and service, guided by a clear understanding of SU’s mission and goals
Ensure academic affairs is working collaboratively in support of the University President
Responsible for overseeing completion of annual academic document updates, including SU catalog, faculty handbook, academic master plan, etc.
Responsible for setting visionary University goals (short term and long term) in cooperation with the President and cabinet, and successfully meeting those goals
Responsible for budget development, implementation, monitoring and communication for Academic Affairs budget
Leads institutional planning in academic areas and collaborate with Director of Institutional Planning and Research to contribute to institutional planning for facilities, student services, and other areas that impact academic programs
In collaboration with President and President’s Cabinet members, provide oversight for academic program review with an emphasis on formal program reviews for accreditation compliance
Partner with President to oversee institutional accreditation processes as well as the preparation of institutional performance reports
Oversee the curricular planning and growth and faculty development programs
Facilitate and encourage faculty development activities
Ensure that academic policies are effectively implemented and work with the Faculty President to improve and update policies as needed
Represent the university to diverse constituencies
Must consistently demonstrate capacity and positive reputation of engaging faculty and students in and out of the classroom
Responsible for providing an unyielding commitment to the University mission, faith and Cabinet as a team of teams
Assist the University President in developing, supporting and leading strategic planning development and accreditation portfolio for the University
Responsible for fostering a culture of lifelong learning and connectivity between departments and their graduates
Essential Functions
Provide leadership to university deans, faculty and all academic programs that inspires outstanding academic performance at SU and professional advancement of faculty
Coordinate and enable the activities of the deans, faculty and academic staff
Articulate a balanced vision of the value of teaching, research and service, guided by a clear understanding of SU’s mission and goals
Ensure academic affairs is working collaboratively in support of the University President
Responsible for overseeing completion of annual academic document updates, including SU catalog, faculty handbook, academic master plan, etc.
Responsible for setting visionary University goals (short term and long term) in cooperation with the President and cabinet, and successfully meeting those goals
Responsible for budget development, implementation, monitoring and communication for Academic Affairs budget
Leads institutional planning in academic areas and collaborate with Director of Institutional Planning and Research to contribute to institutional planning for facilities, student services, and other areas that impact academic programs
In collaboration with President and President’s Cabinet members, provide oversight for academic program review with an emphasis on formal program reviews for accreditation compliance
Partner with President to oversee institutional accreditation processes as well as the preparation of institutional performance reports
Oversee the curricular planning and growth and faculty development programs
Facilitate and encourage faculty development activities
Ensure that academic policies are effectively implemented and work with the Faculty President to improve and update policies as needed
Represent the university to diverse constituencies
Must consistently demonstrate capacity and positive reputation of engaging faculty and students in and out of the classroom
Responsible for providing an unyielding commitment to the University mission, faith and Cabinet as a team of teams
Assist the University President in developing, supporting and leading strategic planning development and accreditation portfolio for the University
Responsible for fostering a culture of lifelong learning and connectivity between departments and their graduates
General Expectations
Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment
Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions)
Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor
Additional Responsibilities
Participate as needed to collaborate in fundraising projects
Provide oversight of faculty searches
Compensation Salary: $125,000 - 135,000 Annually
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