Collin College
Primary Location
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074
Job Summary The Campus Provost provides vision, leadership, and oversight for academic programming, student enrollment and success, workforce and continuing education initiatives, facilities and safety, community partnerships, budget development, staff/faculty leadership, and alignment to the district’s mission and strategic plan. This results-oriented leader ensures a welcoming, student-centered environment; fosters academic excellence and innovation; and cultivates high-performing, faculty-friendly teams. The provost works extensively through influence—coordinating with Student and Enrollment Services, facilities, police, housing, Communications, and other centrally reporting units—to ensure seamless service and a strong sense of campus community. While the Plano and Wylie campuses are both integral parts of Collin College, each has a distinct identity: Plano is a large, mature campus with long-serving faculty, on-campus housing, athletics, and a deep history in the district. Wylie is a newer, rapidly growing campus with significant facilities expansion underway, including a major CTE (Career and Technical Education) building and new program development. Provosts are expected to be highly visible leaders on their campuses, building trust, supporting faculty, honoring campus culture, and ensuring a cohesive sense of community aligned with district expectations.
Required Qualifications We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities Communication, Collaboration & Culture
Serve as the primary communication link between the Executive Leadership Team and their assigned campus, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned across Academic Affairs, Student and Enrollment Services, and operations
Build strong, collaborative relationships with deans, Student and Enrollment Services, HR, Facilities, Police, IT, and other essential units to bridge dotted-line structures.
Foster a solution-oriented, “students first—no excuses” environment that supports faculty, celebrates staff, and emphasizes teamwork
Cultivate faculty trust by being present, approachable, transparent, and responsive to feedback
Facilities, Safety & Events
Provide direct oversight of campus facilities and grounds, including daily walkthroughs to ensure safety, accessibility, and aesthetic excellence
Oversee campus events, conference center use, and community rentals; ensure compliance with policies, guidelines for voting locations, and student expression
Partner with Safety and Emergency Management and campus police to coordinate emergency preparedness and act as the campus incident lead during crises
Coordinate closely with Facilities staff on renovations, new construction, and transitions to new buildings and projects
Academic, Student, and Community Leadership
Support faculty where faculty are empowered with strong resources, development opportunities, and collaborative partnerships
Work with deans to anticipate growth and plan staffing and scheduling—critical at both Plano (high volume) and Wylie (rapid expansion)
Engage with employers, chambers, ISDs (Independent School Districts), and economic development partners to understand workforce needs and connect faculty to industry conversations relevant to their campus
Represent the campus in community forums and ensure campus initiatives align with district priorities
Represent the campus in city, chamber, ISD, and community forums where participation aligns with program development, dual credit, and/or strategic community partnerships
Strategic & Executive Leadership
Serve as a member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team in shaping and executing collegewide strategic and master plans
Advance a cohesive, values-driven campus culture that embraces student success, accountability, service excellence, collaboration, creativity, innovation, and equity
Promote operational consistency across campuses by working closely with fellow provosts, vice presidents, and deans
Academic & Student Success Leadership
Provide leadership for academic programs across academic transfer, workforce, and continuing education
Guide program planning, evaluation, scheduling, and expansion to meet workforce needs, community demands, and enrollment goals
Support integrated pathways, dual credit operations, and districtwide scheduling in partnership with academic and student affairs leaders
Campus Operations & Culture
Oversee day-to-day campus operations, including Student and Enrollment Services, library operations, information center, technology, Facilities, Campus Police, and emergency preparedness
Foster a safe, welcoming, and comprehensive learning environment
Lead campus signature events, community events, and designated political or governmental activities
People Leadership
Provide supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for deans, associate deans, directors, and assigned leadership
Offer structured feedback for campus operations roles, including facilities, technology, and police leadership
Cultivate strong internal relationships and collaborative practices across divisions
Finance & Resource Stewardship
Develop, recommend, and manage campus budgets aligned to strategic and operational priorities
Oversee technology planning, facilities operations, renewal and replacement, construction, and campus project management in partnership with appropriate vice presidents
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Build alliances with business, economic development, K12 partners, higher education institutions, governmental entities, and community organizations
Advance the visibility and reputation of the assigned campus(es) and Collin College as a whole
Collaborates with the Senior Vice President of Student and Community Engagement to develop and implement marketing strategies that promote campus programs, facilities, and signature initiatives
Compliance & Accreditation
Ensure adherence to institutional policies, SACSCOC standards, state and federal requirements, and program-level accreditation requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible higher education executive administrative experience
Teaching experience at the college level
Demonstrated experience leading complex academic or student services operations
Experience in supervising senior leaders (deans/directors) and managing cross-functional teams
Experience in developing and managing budgets in a large, multifaceted institution.
Demonstrated commitment to student success, academic excellence, and equitable outcomes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Experience in a multicampus/complex college system
Experience leading community engagement, workforce partnerships, and/or dual credit initiatives
Demonstrated success in implementing institution-wide initiatives across multiple divisions
Experience with facilities planning, emergency management, and campus operations.
Experience navigating regional or specialized accreditation processes
Evidence of collaborative leadership with faculty, staff, and external partners
Strong record of building campus culture and developing leaders
Collaborative spirit and the ability to build consensus
Strategic, innovative, and forward-thinking decision-making – “students first – no excuses”
High emotional intelligence and relationship credibility
Strong communication, listening, and problem-solving ability
Integrity, humility, and a commitment to Collin College’s core values
Ability to thrive in a fast-growing, dynamic, and complex environment
Ability to navigate ambiguous or evolving situations
Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.
This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable) (No additional content; this heading is present in original but no new sub-items.)
APPLICATION/INQUIRIES PROCESS On behalf of the Collin College Senior Vice President Campus Operations, the search committee invites inquiries, recommendations and applications for the Campus Provost positions. Do not apply via the college or system job portal. All expressions of interest are to be directed, confidentially, to the search consultant.
Contact Campus Provosts Collin College search consultant email: campusprovost.collinckassociates.com ATTN: Sheila Lehker, President Cizek Associates, Inc. 602-553-1066 office | 602-553-1166 fax
https://cizekassociates.com/contact/
The position is open until filled. Materials received by January 5, 2026 will receive priority consideration.
Application materials include:
A letter of interest that aligns experience and skills with the position requirements (not to exceed 5 pages)
A resume (chronological preferred)
Contact information, including email and direct telephone number, for a range of at least 6 professional references
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.
***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.*** Compensation Type Salary
Employment Type Full time
Hiring Minimum $191,923.00
Hiring Maximum $230,307.60
Compensation is determined based on experience. Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed. 12/03/2025 Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Job Summary The Campus Provost provides vision, leadership, and oversight for academic programming, student enrollment and success, workforce and continuing education initiatives, facilities and safety, community partnerships, budget development, staff/faculty leadership, and alignment to the district’s mission and strategic plan. This results-oriented leader ensures a welcoming, student-centered environment; fosters academic excellence and innovation; and cultivates high-performing, faculty-friendly teams. The provost works extensively through influence—coordinating with Student and Enrollment Services, facilities, police, housing, Communications, and other centrally reporting units—to ensure seamless service and a strong sense of campus community. While the Plano and Wylie campuses are both integral parts of Collin College, each has a distinct identity: Plano is a large, mature campus with long-serving faculty, on-campus housing, athletics, and a deep history in the district. Wylie is a newer, rapidly growing campus with significant facilities expansion underway, including a major CTE (Career and Technical Education) building and new program development. Provosts are expected to be highly visible leaders on their campuses, building trust, supporting faculty, honoring campus culture, and ensuring a cohesive sense of community aligned with district expectations.
Required Qualifications We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities Communication, Collaboration & Culture
Serve as the primary communication link between the Executive Leadership Team and their assigned campus, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned across Academic Affairs, Student and Enrollment Services, and operations
Build strong, collaborative relationships with deans, Student and Enrollment Services, HR, Facilities, Police, IT, and other essential units to bridge dotted-line structures.
Foster a solution-oriented, “students first—no excuses” environment that supports faculty, celebrates staff, and emphasizes teamwork
Cultivate faculty trust by being present, approachable, transparent, and responsive to feedback
Facilities, Safety & Events
Provide direct oversight of campus facilities and grounds, including daily walkthroughs to ensure safety, accessibility, and aesthetic excellence
Oversee campus events, conference center use, and community rentals; ensure compliance with policies, guidelines for voting locations, and student expression
Partner with Safety and Emergency Management and campus police to coordinate emergency preparedness and act as the campus incident lead during crises
Coordinate closely with Facilities staff on renovations, new construction, and transitions to new buildings and projects
Academic, Student, and Community Leadership
Support faculty where faculty are empowered with strong resources, development opportunities, and collaborative partnerships
Work with deans to anticipate growth and plan staffing and scheduling—critical at both Plano (high volume) and Wylie (rapid expansion)
Engage with employers, chambers, ISDs (Independent School Districts), and economic development partners to understand workforce needs and connect faculty to industry conversations relevant to their campus
Represent the campus in community forums and ensure campus initiatives align with district priorities
Represent the campus in city, chamber, ISD, and community forums where participation aligns with program development, dual credit, and/or strategic community partnerships
Strategic & Executive Leadership
Serve as a member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team in shaping and executing collegewide strategic and master plans
Advance a cohesive, values-driven campus culture that embraces student success, accountability, service excellence, collaboration, creativity, innovation, and equity
Promote operational consistency across campuses by working closely with fellow provosts, vice presidents, and deans
Academic & Student Success Leadership
Provide leadership for academic programs across academic transfer, workforce, and continuing education
Guide program planning, evaluation, scheduling, and expansion to meet workforce needs, community demands, and enrollment goals
Support integrated pathways, dual credit operations, and districtwide scheduling in partnership with academic and student affairs leaders
Campus Operations & Culture
Oversee day-to-day campus operations, including Student and Enrollment Services, library operations, information center, technology, Facilities, Campus Police, and emergency preparedness
Foster a safe, welcoming, and comprehensive learning environment
Lead campus signature events, community events, and designated political or governmental activities
People Leadership
Provide supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for deans, associate deans, directors, and assigned leadership
Offer structured feedback for campus operations roles, including facilities, technology, and police leadership
Cultivate strong internal relationships and collaborative practices across divisions
Finance & Resource Stewardship
Develop, recommend, and manage campus budgets aligned to strategic and operational priorities
Oversee technology planning, facilities operations, renewal and replacement, construction, and campus project management in partnership with appropriate vice presidents
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Build alliances with business, economic development, K12 partners, higher education institutions, governmental entities, and community organizations
Advance the visibility and reputation of the assigned campus(es) and Collin College as a whole
Collaborates with the Senior Vice President of Student and Community Engagement to develop and implement marketing strategies that promote campus programs, facilities, and signature initiatives
Compliance & Accreditation
Ensure adherence to institutional policies, SACSCOC standards, state and federal requirements, and program-level accreditation requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible higher education executive administrative experience
Teaching experience at the college level
Demonstrated experience leading complex academic or student services operations
Experience in supervising senior leaders (deans/directors) and managing cross-functional teams
Experience in developing and managing budgets in a large, multifaceted institution.
Demonstrated commitment to student success, academic excellence, and equitable outcomes
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Experience in a multicampus/complex college system
Experience leading community engagement, workforce partnerships, and/or dual credit initiatives
Demonstrated success in implementing institution-wide initiatives across multiple divisions
Experience with facilities planning, emergency management, and campus operations.
Experience navigating regional or specialized accreditation processes
Evidence of collaborative leadership with faculty, staff, and external partners
Strong record of building campus culture and developing leaders
Collaborative spirit and the ability to build consensus
Strategic, innovative, and forward-thinking decision-making – “students first – no excuses”
High emotional intelligence and relationship credibility
Strong communication, listening, and problem-solving ability
Integrity, humility, and a commitment to Collin College’s core values
Ability to thrive in a fast-growing, dynamic, and complex environment
Ability to navigate ambiguous or evolving situations
Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.
This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable) (No additional content; this heading is present in original but no new sub-items.)
APPLICATION/INQUIRIES PROCESS On behalf of the Collin College Senior Vice President Campus Operations, the search committee invites inquiries, recommendations and applications for the Campus Provost positions. Do not apply via the college or system job portal. All expressions of interest are to be directed, confidentially, to the search consultant.
Contact Campus Provosts Collin College search consultant email: campusprovost.collinckassociates.com ATTN: Sheila Lehker, President Cizek Associates, Inc. 602-553-1066 office | 602-553-1166 fax
https://cizekassociates.com/contact/
The position is open until filled. Materials received by January 5, 2026 will receive priority consideration.
Application materials include:
A letter of interest that aligns experience and skills with the position requirements (not to exceed 5 pages)
A resume (chronological preferred)
Contact information, including email and direct telephone number, for a range of at least 6 professional references
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.
***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.*** Compensation Type Salary
Employment Type Full time
Hiring Minimum $191,923.00
Hiring Maximum $230,307.60
Compensation is determined based on experience. Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed. 12/03/2025 Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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