PROVOST AND VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

* Be a student-centered leader with a passion for and commitment to serving all students, keeping their success at the forefront of all decisions;* Possess the skills and mindset to propose, lead, and champion both necessary and innovative ways to plan and ultimately thrive as a polytechnic university;* Collaborate effectively with other members of the executive leadership team with respect to planning and decision-making that crosses divisions;* Have strong organizational skills and the ability to balance day-to-day operational issues and broader institutional goals and objectives, as well as to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines, and ensure timely follow-up;* Demonstrate an enthusiasm for building programs and institutional capacity coupled with a successful history of serving as a catalyst for new and compelling academic, creative, and research initiatives;* Possess a data-driven approach to decision-making that will employ data and performance metrics sourced from key campus stakeholders to strategically guide and support the steps the University must take to achieve its vision and mission and continue achieving student success;* Have a proven track record of serving as a strong steward of fiscal resources and allocating existing resources strategically while also identifying opportunities for developing new revenue streams;* Have the ability to effectively navigate the Universities of Wisconsin administration, form partnerships with other academic leaders and universities within the state, and confidently advocate on behalf of UW-Stout;* Demonstrate the ability to lead difficult conversations with clarity, compassion, and consistency; make difficult decisions in a timely manner; and effectively communicate the rationale supporting the decisions;* Possess strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills; and* Serve as both an advocate for faculty and staff, as well as an inspiring and trusted leader respected for their ability to energize faculty and staff, make difficult decisions, engage in problem-solving, develop and implement innovative ideas and solutions, and produce results.* A demonstrated understanding of the UW-Stout’s distinct identity as Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, including its unique mission, vision, values, and educational tenets;* An earned terminal degree with credentials that merit appointment as a tenured full professor in a university academic department;* Experience as an innovative, effective, decisive leader and diplomat with strong organizational and consensus-building skills, integrity, and the ability to inspire and lead faculty and staff with varied interests and scholarly approaches;* Experience leading a unit or division with multiple academic programs, a demonstrated interest across disciplines and programs, and a commitment to supporting interdisciplinary collaboration;* A record of success in creating an environment that promotes exceptional teaching, innovative pedagogy, student research, and post-graduate placement;* A record of success in recruiting, developing, and retaining talented faculty and staff, including inspiring and rewarding excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, service, and overall job performance;* Experience in developing and implementing strategic plans, leading change management, initiating reforms, measuring progress, and supporting accountability;* Demonstrated success developing and managing significant and complex budgets and financial projections;* Knowledge of and experience with accreditation processes and agencies;* Demonstrated leadership experience with respect to crisis-management and recovery;* A history of supporting shared governance, team building and collaboration, transparency in decision-making, and respect for the opinions of others;* Experience in developing and advancing initiatives aimed at student and post-graduate success;* In-depth knowledge of issues impacting enrollment management and strategies for addressing them;* Experience with fundraising, development, and efforts to expand and diversify financial resources;* Successful experience in working collaboratively with all members of the academic community, university stakeholders, and other constituents;* Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, and an open and collaborative style.* Business/industry experience is preferred.University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, offers an unmatched career-focused education that combines applied learning, theory and research with real-world experience that prepares tomorrow’s leaders to drive the future of business and industry. At UW-Stout, our students do more than earn a degree--they do on day one. And we are #StoutProud to produce lifelong learners, ethical leaders and responsible citizens who succeed in a global society.

UW-Stout is recognized nationwide for its operational excellence. We were the first and remain the only full four-year public higher education institution in the nation to receive the Malcolm Baldrige Award, and we are dedicated to a process-improvement model that leverages the power of data and the value of our people. We believe in critical thinking and fact-informed decision making. We pursue sustainability in form and function and collaborate across campus and with our partners to solve problems in industry and society. And providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff and students to live, learn and work is a top priority. We offer 170+ programs in Art, Design & Graphics; Business & Management; Education; Human & Social Sciences; Information Technology & Communications; and Science, Engineering & Math. On a campus where labs and studios outnumber traditional classrooms by 3:1, our first-class digital infrastructure and learning environments provide our over 7,000 students with every avenue to explore and personalize their success. As the only laptop+ campus among the 13 Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Stout provides laptops and industry-standard software, open education resources and other technology-driven advantages—all included in on-campus undergraduate tuition and fees. And we invest in people who share our vision to advance our position as Wisconsin’s only Polytechnic University and as a regional, national and international leader in higher education.

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University of Wisconsin-Stout is located in Menomonie, Wisconsin, a community an hour east of Minneapolis-St. Paul. A pillar of Wisconsin’s Chippewa Valley and recognized as one of the best small towns in America, Menomonie provides an idyllic combination of natural beauty, outdoor recreation, boutiques and arts and culture with access to a metropolitan area. For more information about the UW-Stout community and region visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr