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VP Academic Affairs and Provost

Employer
Governors State University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Jul 30, 2021

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Position Type
Executive, Chancellors & Presidents, Provosts
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time

Governors State University (GSU) seeks a seasoned leader with deep administrative and academic experience to serve as its next vice president for academic affairs and provost (the provost.)

The incoming provost will serve as GSU's chief academic officer, supporting the implementation of the University's academic mission and providing curricular and administrative leadership within a forward-looking and culturally diverse academic environment. The provost provides leadership to all deans and academic administrators for the purpose of assessing, planning, and budgeting the academic enterprise of the campus. The provost will keep student learning and success at the forefront, while also supporting an ambitious and talented faculty who seek to increase research, creative activity and scholarship. Chief among the provost’s responsibilities will be working effectively with the president and senior leadership to execute the University's new strategic plan, Strategy 2025. The framework of the plan has been approved and work is currently underway on the specific objectives of the plan. The provost will collaborate with campus leadership to identify and implement transformational initiatives that will further strengthen the University and community.

The provost will be an engaged, collaborative, and entrepreneurial leader with a demonstrated commitment to faculty excellence and student success. The provost will be an institutional advocate and effective communicator with both internal and external constituencies. A strong appreciation of and commitment to Governor State's mission and values is essential. The provost should have earned academic credentials that merit appointment as a member of the faculty, including a distinguished academic record in teaching, scholarship and research. A proven record of broad, progressive, and substantive administrative leadership at the level of dean, associate provost, provost or similar administrative leadership position is desired.

The provost serves as the primary representative for the president in her absence, and plays a leadership role in working with other Cabinet-level leaders who together are responsible for achieving the University's established major goals identified by the president and the Board of Trustees. In addition, the provost supervises and guides the work of the senior university-wide academic staff and of the college deans. Reporting to President Cheryl Green, Ph.D., the provost provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation and assessment of all academic programs and many service areas. The provost is responsible for four colleges (Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services,) and the University Library, each of which is led by a dean; the Center for Active Engagement and Scholarship (CAES); Digital Learning and Media Design (DLMD); the School of Extended Learning; the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPR); the Office of Institutional Research (OIR) and the University events office. The provost coordinates strategic initiatives and shared responsibilities with enrollment management and student affairs, each of which is led by its own AVP who has experience and content knowledge in the field, and who oversees comprehensive programs and services in the respective areas.

The provost leads the University's strategic planning for educational and academic programs and support, fostering the development and enhancement of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs through ongoing review and assessment, raising academic standards and expanding research. As an important part of this process, the provost works with the deans and the University advancement team to identify new sources of revenue to support existing programs, as well as the creation of new programs that are in keeping with the mission and goals of the University. In collaboration with the academic deans, the provost provides leadership in the recruitment, development, and retention of faculty and their scholarly enterprise, including research and creative activity.

The Leadership Profile for the position is here. All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest sent to GSUVPandProvost@wittkieffer.com or to the WittKieffer candidate portal. For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by August 20, 2021.

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