Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Job at Buffkin / Baker (Kirksville)

Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

Buffkin / Baker

Location:
United States , Kirksville

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

The Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (EVPAAP; Provost) reports directly to the President and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. The Provost will provide leadership and forge strategic direction, working cooperatively with academic officers, faculty, and staff to achieve excellent academic outcomes and optimal stewardship of Truman’s resources.

Job Responsibility:

Serving the academic mission of the University
Serving as an advisor to the President and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
Serving as an ambassador for the University’s academic program(s) outside the institution
Articulates the academic vision and direction of the University and heads the Office of Academic Affairs, which is responsible for all elements of Truman’s academic mission, including programs, personnel, outreach, student support, and retention
Oversees, and provides leadership to approximately 350 faculty and staff
Meets regularly with senior staff within the areas of academic affairs and works collaboratively with faculty governance to coordinate academic programs, policies, and procedures
Works closely with the president and a team of senior administrators on a wide array of University issues and concerns
Liaises with Truman’s Office of Advancement in cultivating donors for academic programs and pursuing grants and support from foundations while playing a critical role in connecting the academic programs and faculty members with the Office of Admissions to recruit new students to the University

Requirements:

Accomplished scholar and strategic thinker ready to lead the University’s academic enterprise through the opportunities and challenges of a complex and rapidly changing higher education landscape
Strong understanding of the complex social, political, and economic changes affecting higher education today
Collaborative leader with the ability to engage and build trust with all stakeholders on and off campus
experience with fostering mentorship and leadership development
An inspiring and motivating leader who fosters a sense of belonging, celebrates faculty contributions, and cultivates an environment where faculty feel valued, supported, incentivized, and inspired to remain and thrive at the institution. Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative academic culture
Unquestionable integrity, exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, and a passion for educating students and preparing them for successful and productive lives
Strong interpersonal awareness, empathy, and the capacity to respond to complex situations with poise, balance, and constructive wit that diffuses tension and fosters open dialogue. Ability to maintain morale, build trust, and strengthen collegial relationships across diverse academic and administrative units
Demonstrated knowledge of higher education and academic programming, faculty development, curricula, accreditation and assessment issues, student learning needs, and good governance, especially in a liberal arts and sciences setting
Must value the importance of career readiness and the development of marketable skills for students while supporting interdisciplinary and curricular innovation that upholds and advances the core values of a liberal arts education
Significant academic administrative accomplishments in progressively responsible positions
Demonstrated purposeful approach to decision-making that is collaborative, transparent, and data informed. Willing to make tough decisions when necessary
Champion the integration of academics and student support
Ability to effectively lead in managing within financial constraints while implementing strategies that enhance enrollment and generate new revenue streams for the institution
Earned tenure in an academic department and a terminal degree