Associate Provost - Academic Affairs
- Employer
- Saint Catherine University
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 7, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Academic Affairs, Academic Administration, Chief Academic Officers & Vice Presidents, Other Academic Affairs, Deans, Executive, Provosts
- Employment Type
- Full Time
St. Catherine Universityand theAcademic
Affairsdivision invite applications for anAssociate
Provostposition.
St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a
comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s
largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs
for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional
education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry
and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St.
Catherine enrolls nearly 5,000 students in certificate, associate,
baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day
and evening/weekend/online formats.
The Associate Provost is a key member of the senior academic
leadership team who assists the Provost in developing and
implementing theAcademic
Affairs strategic plan, mission and vision. This role ensures
the delivery of quality programs, promotes student and faculty
research, and serves as the primary liaison in communicating and
collaborating with administrators, faculty, students, and other
constituents on adult and graduate education and research.
Responsibilities:
- Assists the Provost in planning, directing, evaluating, and
developing traditional and adult undergraduate and graduate
academic programs.
- Collaborates with the provost and other academic personnel to
develop and implement academic policies and to plan new academic
programs.
- Partners with other divisions of the university to analyze and
develop recommendations in response to evolving issues.
- In cooperation with college deans, department chairs and
faculty, administers student support programs for high impact
practices including the Honors Program, Collaborative Undergraduate
Research, Fellowships program, Global Studies, and Community, Work,
and Learning.
- Provides guidance for academic centers, and provides
leadership, direction and support for new and existing support
programs.
- Provides vision and leadership for centralized faculty
development programs by designing, implementing, and assessing a
comprehensive program of faculty development for faculty at all
career stages.
- Identifies resources, programming, and training to facilitate
faculty growth in all areas of their professional roles and to
expand research and sponsored programs.
- Coordinates faculty development events, workshops, programs,
seminars, faculty learning communities, and conferences designed to
improve scholarship and teaching and learning.
- Represents the Provost at both internal and external
meetings
- Builds effective relationships across the university with
students, faculty, and staff, communicating effectively on behalf
of the Provost’s Office, enabling a diverse and equitable work
environment and promoting a positive image of the academic
administration.
- Provide Institute-wide leadership and vision for the support
and expansion of disciplinary and interdisciplinary research,
scholarship, and creative activities, and grant and contract
activities in conjunction withSPREE.
- Serve on the Deans’ Council and other institutional standing
and ad hoc committees.
- Represent the Provost and the academic interests of the
University at campus and community events; serve on the student and
Educational Experience Committee of the Board of
Trustees.
- Helps to ensure the achievement of the mission of the
university by assisting the Provost and other Associate Provosts in
the operations and responsibilities of the Office of the
Provost.
- Supports fundraising efforts, particularly for academic components of campaigns.
Join us at St. Catherine University as we realize the goals of
ourstrategic
plan. Key initiatives include cultivating a dynamic environment
that fosters discovery, inquiry and application in a complex world,
graduating successful students while maintaining affordability,
expanding our academic reach through forging new partnerships, and
developing systematic infrastructure to ensure inclusive excellence
is integrated into all operations.
Excerpt from our Statement on Inclusive Excellence:
As citizens of a diverse world, our university is committed to
reflecting this diversity in our students, faculty, staff,
administrators, Board of Trustees and alumni in participation,
policy, leadership, and equity in opportunities. Our understanding
of and respect for human differences is integral to a liberal arts
education and preparation for a diverse workforce. Our community
challenges itself to be welcoming and respectful, while interacting
effectively, sensitively, and with humility in an increasingly
diverse, global community. All members of our community should have
equitable access to education, safety, care, and career regardless
of status, position, or privilege. This is our collective work.
- An earned doctorate or terminal degree.
- A record of success in teaching, research, and service
commensurate with tenure as a faculty member.
- Academic administrative or leadership experience.
- Successful experience working effectively and collegially with
administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
- Experience listening compassionately, considering and honoring
issues affecting a wide range of constituencies.
- The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to
engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
- Experience in budget, financial, and personnel management.
- May be eligible for tenure within discipline.
- Five years of academic administrative or leadership experience
including Department Chair or Assistant or Associate
Dean.
- Experience creating a campus culture that embraces cultural
differences and celebrates the questions and creativity that arise
from respectful discourse.
We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university’s commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.
St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us athr@stkate.eduor 651-690-6565.
Application instructions for STAFFVisitSt. Kate
Careersto apply. Three references and successful completion of
a background check will be required for employment. For
information, contact Mary Galvin atmdgalvin@stkate.edu. Priority
consideration will be given to applications submitted by June 10,
2021. Application deadline is June 24, 2021.
St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free
Workplace
Our university is a proud member of the Upper MidwestHERCand is committed to recruiting and retaining
outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career
couples. For more information and to find other higher education
jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit:
www.uppermidwestherc.org.
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *HRQ: What is your highest level of
completed education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Some graduate school
- Master's degree
- ABD
- Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
- Doctoral degree
- *HRQ: For any education beyond high
school, what was your area of focus?
(Open Ended Question)
- *How many years of faculty leadership
experience do you have at the level of principal, department chair,
program director, associate dean or dean?
- None to some
- 1-2 years
- 3-4 years
- 5 years or more
- *Please describe the roles you have
held that represent academic administrative and/or leadership
experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- *Describe your experience
administering high impact practices for scholarly engagement.
(Open Ended Question)
- *Describe your experience working
within a shared governance structure.
(Open Ended Question)
- *HRQ: St. Kate’s is committed to
making Inclusive Excellence a reality and has identified “Drive a
Culture of Inclusive Excellence” as one of six priorities in the
strategic plan. Give a specific example of how you have promoted a
culture that values diversity, equity and inclusion in your current
or recent role(s).
(Open Ended Question)
- *HRQ: Are you presently legally
authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer?
Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to
consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United
States.
- Yes
- No
- *HRQ: St. Catherine University
welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally
under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are
currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please
be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you
now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an
employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe
- *HRQ: Can you perform the essential
functions of this position with or without accommodation?
- Yes
- No
- *HRQ: How did you hear about this
opportunity?
- St. Catherine University website
- St. Catherine University employee
- Academic Jobs
- American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
- Association of Catholic Colleges/Universities
- Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- College or University website
- Council of Independent Colleges
- DisabilityConnect.com
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- DiversityConnect.com
- Google Jobs
- HigherEdJobs
- Higher Education Case Managers Association (HECMA)
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine
- IMDiversity
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- Insight Into Diversity
- Latinos in Higher Ed
- LGBTConnect.com
- LGBTQ in Higher Education
- Minnesota College Professionals Association
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
- MinnesotaWorks.net/Minnesota Workforce Center
- Minority Jobs
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)
- National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE)
- OutandEqual.com
- People of Color in Higher Education
- Pioneer Press
- Pollen Midwest
- Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce (SPACC)
- SimplyHired.com
- Star Tribune
- StudentAffairs.com
- Twin Cities Senior Student Affairs Officers listserv
- VeteransConnect.com
- Women in Higher Education
- ZipRecruiter
- Other
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Professional Reference Contact Information
- Personal Statement of Vision for this position
- Diversity statement
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