Ivy Tech
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ivy Tech, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ivy Tech Community College invites nominations and applications for the position of Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs — a transformative leadership opportunity for a bold, visionary, and collaborative executive who will help shape the future of the largest singly accredited statewide community college system in the United States, serving over 200,000 students across 19 campuses. Ivy Tech is Indiana's engine for workforce transformation, career advancement, and educational access. The Provost will lead and shape Ivy Tech's educational strategy to ensure academic excellence, innovation, and workforce relevance, including initiatives that blur the lines between K12 and higher education, expanding credit-for-prior-learning opportunities, and aligning academic programs with Indiana's workforce and economic development needs.
In close partnership with the Senior Vice President of Workforce and Careers, the Provost will co-lead efforts to integrate labor market data, employer input, and work-based learning into academic planning, while expanding credentialing pathways such as industry certifications, microcredentials, and apprenticeships. Overseeing academic programs, student affairs, online learning, enrollment, and educational technology, the Provost will drive student success, faculty excellence, and institutional performance in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape. As a key member of the President's Cabinet, the Provost will collaborate with state and institutional leaders on strategic initiatives, budget planning, and statewide workforce alignment, serving as Ivy Tech's principal academic liaison to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, transfer institutions, and accreditation bodies. This is a defining opportunity to lead academic innovation at scale and help chart the future of education and workforce development across Indiana and the nation. The position is based in Indianapolis.
About Ivy Tech Ivy Tech Community College is the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system. With 45 locations and 200,000 students served annually, Ivy Tech is committed to transforming Indiana through accessible, affordable, and high-quality education. The college offers over 70 academic programs aligned to regional workforce needs — including health sciences, advanced manufacturing, IT, business, and education — and is a primary pipeline for transfer to Indiana's four-year institutions.
Affordability and Success The tuition per semester is $2,577.11, and four out of five graduates finish with no college debt.
Career and Transfer Focus Ivy Tech offers over 70 academic programs, and more than 5,000 students transfer to a four-year university annually. The college also holds the top spot for apprenticeships in the U.S. and graduates the highest number of associate-level nurses in the nation.
Flexibility The college offers flexible class formats and 8-week courses, with over 500 classes available online.
Mission and Vision MISSION:
We are a diverse, open-access college that fuels Indiana's economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed.
VISION:
Ivy Tech students will earn 50,000 high-quality credentials each year aligned with the needs of Indiana's workforce and communities.
Provost Responsibilities and Scope As the College's chief academic officer, the Provost provides strategic leadership and academic oversight for all teaching, learning, and student success functions across the statewide system. The Provost plays a central role in shaping Ivy Tech's education strategy, driving academic excellence, and ensuring that programs remain aligned with Indiana's evolving workforce and economic development needs. This includes leading initiatives that bridge K12 and higher education, expanding credit-for-prior-learning opportunities, and strengthening curriculum alignment with workforce demands. The Provost oversees the College's online programs, academic affairs, student success and retention, enrollment and recruitment strategy, advising, testing centers, instructional design, educational technology, and student records.
Working closely with the Senior Vice President of Workforce and Careers, the Provost co-leads efforts to integrate labor market data, employer input, and work-based learning into academic planning and to expand credentialing frameworks such as industry certifications, microcredentials, and apprenticeship pathways. Together, these efforts ensure Ivy Tech's programs deliver measurable value for students, employers, and communities statewide.
As a key member of the President's Cabinet, the Provost collaborates with state and institutional leaders on strategic initiatives, the academic components of the State of Indiana's biennial budget, and efforts to align educational programs with statewide workforce priorities. The Provost also serves as Ivy Tech's primary academic liaison to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, transfer institutions, and accreditation bodies, and presents strategic plan progress and recommendations to the State Board of Trustees.
Direct reports The Provost directly supervises the following positions:
Vice Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President for Student Success & Retention Strategy
Vice President for Academic Systems & Completion Strategy
Vice President of K14
Admissions and Advising System Architect
Vice President for Recruitment & Enrollment Management
Administrative Assistant to the Provost
The Provost also provides indirect (dotted line) leadership to the campus Vice Chancellors of Academic Affairs, ensuring statewide alignment of academic priorities.
While the Provost plays a central leadership role in the College's academic direction, sector vice presidents, many of whom oversee academic functions, do not report directly to the Provost. This structure fosters cross-functional collaboration and supports Ivy Tech's integrated academic and workforce ecosystem.
Qualities and qualifications
Earned doctorate in a related field (preferred) and substantial experience in postsecondary educational administration and teaching.
Serves as a key leader in institutional planning and decision-making, with an emphasis on innovation, academic strategy, student success, resource alignment, and organizational leadership.
Knowledge and understanding of shared governance in higher education and understanding of the dual role as both a champion of academics and a key member of the university's senior leadership team.
Deep knowledge of career and academic pathways with a focus on workforce alignment and student success.
Commitment to creating a learning environment where all students and employees are valued and respected.
A proven ability to attract, mentor, and empower talented faculty, staff, administrators, and students to perform at their highest potential.
Strong emotional intelligence, adaptability, and professional presence to navigate a dynamic and evolving institution.
A collaborative and transparent leadership style, coupled with the courage to make principled decisions grounded in integrity and institutional values.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of constituencies effectively.
A deeply student-centered approach to academic leadership, prioritizing learning, belonging, and outcomes.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to campuses across Indiana and out of state as needed for professional engagement.
This is a transformative leadership opportunity for a bold and collaborative executive who will help shape the future of Ivy Tech Community College and advance its mission as Indiana's most powerful engine for workforce transformation, career advancement, and educational access.
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Ivy Tech Community College invites nominations and applications for the position of Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs — a transformative leadership opportunity for a bold, visionary, and collaborative executive who will help shape the future of the largest singly accredited statewide community college system in the United States, serving over 200,000 students across 19 campuses. Ivy Tech is Indiana's engine for workforce transformation, career advancement, and educational access. The Provost will lead and shape Ivy Tech's educational strategy to ensure academic excellence, innovation, and workforce relevance, including initiatives that blur the lines between K12 and higher education, expanding credit-for-prior-learning opportunities, and aligning academic programs with Indiana's workforce and economic development needs.
In close partnership with the Senior Vice President of Workforce and Careers, the Provost will co-lead efforts to integrate labor market data, employer input, and work-based learning into academic planning, while expanding credentialing pathways such as industry certifications, microcredentials, and apprenticeships. Overseeing academic programs, student affairs, online learning, enrollment, and educational technology, the Provost will drive student success, faculty excellence, and institutional performance in a rapidly evolving higher education landscape. As a key member of the President's Cabinet, the Provost will collaborate with state and institutional leaders on strategic initiatives, budget planning, and statewide workforce alignment, serving as Ivy Tech's principal academic liaison to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, transfer institutions, and accreditation bodies. This is a defining opportunity to lead academic innovation at scale and help chart the future of education and workforce development across Indiana and the nation. The position is based in Indianapolis.
About Ivy Tech Ivy Tech Community College is the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system. With 45 locations and 200,000 students served annually, Ivy Tech is committed to transforming Indiana through accessible, affordable, and high-quality education. The college offers over 70 academic programs aligned to regional workforce needs — including health sciences, advanced manufacturing, IT, business, and education — and is a primary pipeline for transfer to Indiana's four-year institutions.
Affordability and Success The tuition per semester is $2,577.11, and four out of five graduates finish with no college debt.
Career and Transfer Focus Ivy Tech offers over 70 academic programs, and more than 5,000 students transfer to a four-year university annually. The college also holds the top spot for apprenticeships in the U.S. and graduates the highest number of associate-level nurses in the nation.
Flexibility The college offers flexible class formats and 8-week courses, with over 500 classes available online.
Mission and Vision MISSION:
We are a diverse, open-access college that fuels Indiana's economy through excellence in teaching and proactive engagement with industry and community partners, embedded in a culture of innovation that empowers all students to learn and succeed.
VISION:
Ivy Tech students will earn 50,000 high-quality credentials each year aligned with the needs of Indiana's workforce and communities.
Provost Responsibilities and Scope As the College's chief academic officer, the Provost provides strategic leadership and academic oversight for all teaching, learning, and student success functions across the statewide system. The Provost plays a central role in shaping Ivy Tech's education strategy, driving academic excellence, and ensuring that programs remain aligned with Indiana's evolving workforce and economic development needs. This includes leading initiatives that bridge K12 and higher education, expanding credit-for-prior-learning opportunities, and strengthening curriculum alignment with workforce demands. The Provost oversees the College's online programs, academic affairs, student success and retention, enrollment and recruitment strategy, advising, testing centers, instructional design, educational technology, and student records.
Working closely with the Senior Vice President of Workforce and Careers, the Provost co-leads efforts to integrate labor market data, employer input, and work-based learning into academic planning and to expand credentialing frameworks such as industry certifications, microcredentials, and apprenticeship pathways. Together, these efforts ensure Ivy Tech's programs deliver measurable value for students, employers, and communities statewide.
As a key member of the President's Cabinet, the Provost collaborates with state and institutional leaders on strategic initiatives, the academic components of the State of Indiana's biennial budget, and efforts to align educational programs with statewide workforce priorities. The Provost also serves as Ivy Tech's primary academic liaison to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, transfer institutions, and accreditation bodies, and presents strategic plan progress and recommendations to the State Board of Trustees.
Direct reports The Provost directly supervises the following positions:
Vice Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President for Student Success & Retention Strategy
Vice President for Academic Systems & Completion Strategy
Vice President of K14
Admissions and Advising System Architect
Vice President for Recruitment & Enrollment Management
Administrative Assistant to the Provost
The Provost also provides indirect (dotted line) leadership to the campus Vice Chancellors of Academic Affairs, ensuring statewide alignment of academic priorities.
While the Provost plays a central leadership role in the College's academic direction, sector vice presidents, many of whom oversee academic functions, do not report directly to the Provost. This structure fosters cross-functional collaboration and supports Ivy Tech's integrated academic and workforce ecosystem.
Qualities and qualifications
Earned doctorate in a related field (preferred) and substantial experience in postsecondary educational administration and teaching.
Serves as a key leader in institutional planning and decision-making, with an emphasis on innovation, academic strategy, student success, resource alignment, and organizational leadership.
Knowledge and understanding of shared governance in higher education and understanding of the dual role as both a champion of academics and a key member of the university's senior leadership team.
Deep knowledge of career and academic pathways with a focus on workforce alignment and student success.
Commitment to creating a learning environment where all students and employees are valued and respected.
A proven ability to attract, mentor, and empower talented faculty, staff, administrators, and students to perform at their highest potential.
Strong emotional intelligence, adaptability, and professional presence to navigate a dynamic and evolving institution.
A collaborative and transparent leadership style, coupled with the courage to make principled decisions grounded in integrity and institutional values.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and listening skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of constituencies effectively.
A deeply student-centered approach to academic leadership, prioritizing learning, belonging, and outcomes.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to campuses across Indiana and out of state as needed for professional engagement.
This is a transformative leadership opportunity for a bold and collaborative executive who will help shape the future of Ivy Tech Community College and advance its mission as Indiana's most powerful engine for workforce transformation, career advancement, and educational access.
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