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Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Job Summary Albany State University (ASU) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Reporting directly to the President, the Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer (CAO), overseeing all academic programs and initiatives to ensure the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service. The Provost will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic vision of the university, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and student success.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for all academic units, including the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS), College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies (COBEP), Darton College of Health Professions (DCHP), Graduate Studies, and Distance Learning programs.
Oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of academic programs to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and relevance.
Promote faculty excellence through recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and scholarly achievement.
Develop and implement strategies to enhance student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Collaborate with university leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that advance the institution’s academic priorities and public affairs mission.
Manage academic budgets and resources effectively, advocating for the needs of academic units and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and lead continuous improvement efforts through regular assessment of academic programs and outcomes.
Foster partnerships with external stakeholders, including community organizations, industry partners, and other educational institutions, to enhance the university’s role in the community and beyond.
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate/terminal degree from an accredited institution.
A minimum of five years of administrative experience.
A distinguished record of teaching, scholarly publications, and/or creative accomplishments that exhibit commitment to academic excellence.
Successful experience at the dean level or above, involving both graduate and undergraduate programs, including responsibility for budget, personnel recruitment, and evaluation.
Experience in strategic planning, assessment of program effectiveness, and development of policy to enhance academic units within the university and with national accrediting bodies.
Successful experience in university advancement and fundraising.
Experience in developing and/or securing extramural grant and contract funding.
Proposed Salary Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Comprehensive Understanding of Higher Education Strategic and Systems Thinking Innovative and Transformational Leadership Diplomatic and Exemplary Leadership Style Transparent and Collaborative Communication Academic Program Development and Assessment Expertise Financial Stewardship and Strategic Resource Management Faculty Development and Governance Decisive and Empowering Leadership Collaborative Engagement Across Stakeholders Technological Proficiency and AI Integration Exceptional Listening and Problem-Solving Abilities Strong Interpersonal and Community-Building Skills Effective and Respectful Communication
Location Albany State University, 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707 (West Campus) and 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705 (East Campus).
Equal Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage, a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle, and a successful pre-employment drug test.
Vision and Core Values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Contact Information Office of Human Resources: (229) 500-2026 or hrasu@asurams.edu. Technical support: (877) 251-2644 or sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.
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Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
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Inside Higher Ed
Job Summary Albany State University (ASU) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Reporting directly to the President, the Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer (CAO), overseeing all academic programs and initiatives to ensure the highest standards of excellence in teaching, research, and service. The Provost will play a pivotal role in shaping the academic vision of the university, fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and student success.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction for all academic units, including the College of Arts and Sciences (COAS), College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies (COBEP), Darton College of Health Professions (DCHP), Graduate Studies, and Distance Learning programs.
Oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of academic programs to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality and relevance.
Promote faculty excellence through recruitment, retention, and professional development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and scholarly achievement.
Develop and implement strategies to enhance student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Collaborate with university leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that advance the institution’s academic priorities and public affairs mission.
Manage academic budgets and resources effectively, advocating for the needs of academic units and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and lead continuous improvement efforts through regular assessment of academic programs and outcomes.
Foster partnerships with external stakeholders, including community organizations, industry partners, and other educational institutions, to enhance the university’s role in the community and beyond.
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate/terminal degree from an accredited institution.
A minimum of five years of administrative experience.
A distinguished record of teaching, scholarly publications, and/or creative accomplishments that exhibit commitment to academic excellence.
Successful experience at the dean level or above, involving both graduate and undergraduate programs, including responsibility for budget, personnel recruitment, and evaluation.
Experience in strategic planning, assessment of program effectiveness, and development of policy to enhance academic units within the university and with national accrediting bodies.
Successful experience in university advancement and fundraising.
Experience in developing and/or securing extramural grant and contract funding.
Proposed Salary Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Comprehensive Understanding of Higher Education Strategic and Systems Thinking Innovative and Transformational Leadership Diplomatic and Exemplary Leadership Style Transparent and Collaborative Communication Academic Program Development and Assessment Expertise Financial Stewardship and Strategic Resource Management Faculty Development and Governance Decisive and Empowering Leadership Collaborative Engagement Across Stakeholders Technological Proficiency and AI Integration Exceptional Listening and Problem-Solving Abilities Strong Interpersonal and Community-Building Skills Effective and Respectful Communication
Location Albany State University, 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707 (West Campus) and 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705 (East Campus).
Equal Employment Opportunity Albany State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Albany State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026.
Conditions of Employment All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University. Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage, a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle, and a successful pre-employment drug test.
Vision and Core Values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Contact Information Office of Human Resources: (229) 500-2026 or hrasu@asurams.edu. Technical support: (877) 251-2644 or sscsupport@ssc.usg.edu.
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