Confidential
Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Confidential, Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States, 22802
Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
About the Company
Prominent public research university
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1908
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Colleges & Universities Education James Madison 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 ideal candidate will be an innovative and responsive leader, deeply committed to the university's mission of academic excellence, student success, and research innovation. This role requires a strategic thinker who can integrate academic rigor with operational efficiency and a skilled communicator capable of building trust and partnerships with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will support shared governance, transparency in decision-making, and be dedicated to intellectual diversity on campus. As the Provost and SVPAA, the primary focus will be on what is best for students, and the ability to navigate emerging challenges in higher education while being a responsive partner for industry and benefactors is essential.
Applicants for the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs position at the company should have a proven track record in academic leadership, with experience in a role that involves strategic planning, program development, and assessment. A doctoral degree in a relevant field is required, along with a strong background in research and a clear understanding of the current landscape of higher education. The role demands a leader who can foster a culture of academic excellence, support faculty development, and ensure the delivery of high-quality instruction. The successful candidate will be adept at managing resources, both human and financial, and will be able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic setting.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Education/Academic Administration
About the Company
Prominent public research university
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1908
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Colleges & Universities Education James Madison 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 ideal candidate will be an innovative and responsive leader, deeply committed to the university's mission of academic excellence, student success, and research innovation. This role requires a strategic thinker who can integrate academic rigor with operational efficiency and a skilled communicator capable of building trust and partnerships with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will support shared governance, transparency in decision-making, and be dedicated to intellectual diversity on campus. As the Provost and SVPAA, the primary focus will be on what is best for students, and the ability to navigate emerging challenges in higher education while being a responsive partner for industry and benefactors is essential.
Applicants for the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs position at the company should have a proven track record in academic leadership, with experience in a role that involves strategic planning, program development, and assessment. A doctoral degree in a relevant field is required, along with a strong background in research and a clear understanding of the current landscape of higher education. The role demands a leader who can foster a culture of academic excellence, support faculty development, and ensure the delivery of high-quality instruction. The successful candidate will be adept at managing resources, both human and financial, and will be able to demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in an academic setting.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Education/Academic Administration