Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs

Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs About the Company Acclaimed private Catholic university Industry Higher Education Type Educational Institution Founded 1888 Employees 1001-5000 Categories Education Aacsb Accreditation Adult Applying to College Associate Athletics Baccalaureate Bachelor's Bachelors Biology Career Services Catholic Certificate Chemistry Colleges and Universities Comprehensive Universities Continuing Education Elementary Education Enterprise Management Technology Exercise Science Financial Aid Fulbright Fellowships Fulbrights Getting into College Graduate Health Administration Human Resources International Students Jesuit Liberal Arts Libraries Library Master's Masters Ncaa Division III Non-traditional Northeastern Pennsylvania Nursing Occupational Therapy Paying for College Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Pre-law Pre-med Preparing for College Rotc Scholarships Scranton Scranton.edu Secondary Education Special Education Student Study Abroad The University of Scranton Transfer U of Scranton Undergraduate Univ of Scranton University

About the Role The Company is in search of a Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs to serve as its chief academic officer. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a clear academic vision, capable of leading curricular innovation, and fostering creative partnerships. This role is pivotal in guiding the institution's strategic direction, particularly in alignment with its mission and values. The Provost will be responsible for providing academic and strategic leadership across the University's various programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and research initiatives. They will also oversee the academic colleges, the library, and the Office of the Provost staff, and must be committed to building a culture of trust, transparency, and inclusivity.

Applicants for the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs position at the company should hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree and have a scholarly record that is respected within the academic community. The role requires a leader who is experienced in shared university governance, has a strong understanding of national academic and enrollment trends, and is dedicated to supporting student success. The ideal candidate will be an empowering and open-minded leader, with a proven track record of building trusted relationships both within the faculty and staff and with administrative leadership colleagues. A student-centered mindset and a commitment to the values of the institution are essential. Hiring Manager Title President Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration