Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs

Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs About the Company Top-tier Catholic Franciscan university Industry Higher Education Type Educational Institution Founded 1930 Employees 201-500 About the Role The Company is seeking a Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs to join its mission-driven institution at a pivotal moment of bold academic transformation. The successful candidate will serve as the chief academic officer, providing strategic leadership for both academic and student affairs. Key responsibilities include overseeing all academic programs and initiatives, ensuring their alignment with the university's mission and values, and fostering a vibrant, student-centered learning environment. The role also involves supervising and evaluating academic and student affairs staff, leading efforts to improve instructional efficiency, and guiding the development and implementation of new academic programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong design-thinking mindset, experience in academic transformation, and a deep understanding of student affairs, with a proven ability to engage faculty and lead change in a rapidly evolving academic environment.

Applicants for the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs position at the company should hold an earned doctorate and have a record of academic achievement meriting tenure, with a minimum of three years' progressive academic administrative experience at the dean level or higher. A strong commitment to servant leadership, shared governance, and transparent, collaborative decision-making is essential, as is the ability to lead change and innovation in support of the university's Catholic and Franciscan values. Preferred qualifications include experience in academic restructuring, interdisciplinary program development, and instructional efficiency initiatives, as well as a proven track record in enrollment growth and student retention. The role requires the ability to build trust and collaborative momentum with faculty, navigate change in a resource-limited environment, and foster a culture of assessment and continuous improvement. Hiring Manager Title President Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration