Deputy - Innovation Academy

Deputy - Innovation Academy


Salary: $87,719.00 - $116,959.00 Annually
Job Type: FT Exempt Salaried Staff
Job Number: FY2503326
Closing: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: Innovation Academy

Position Announcement

Utah Valley University (UVU) is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and innovative leader to join our team as the Deputy - Innovation Academy. This pivotal role is designed for a forward-thinking individual who is passionate about transforming higher education through engaged learning and High Impact Practices. As the right-hand to the Associate Provost, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of academic innovation at UVU, impacting the lives of our diverse and growing student body. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and lead with vision and purpose, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to foster student success and academic excellence.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary support and second in command to the Associate Provost - Academic Innovation.
• Oversee multiple organizational units within the Innovation Academy, providing leadership and guidance to unit leaders.
• Manage and implement strategic initiatives focused on enhancing engaged learning and High Impact Practices, ensuring alignment with UVU's goals.
• Mentor and evaluate staff, fostering professional growth and ensuring personnel decisions support strategic objectives.
• Represent the Associate Provost at meetings and events, maintaining clear and consistent communication between the Associate Provost and various internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor progress on key initiatives, collect and analyze data for program evaluation, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support the Jobs CEO Council at UVU's internal action committee as needed, ensuring initiatives align with student and employer needs.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree, plus four years of experience related to the Summary of Duties of the position.

Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from a regionally accredited institution with a terminal degree and tenured-faculty status preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of recent, professional work experience in a strategic leadership role, including successful management of diverse groups of professionals.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Deep understanding of engaged learning innovation, high-impact practices, and community partnerships.
• Knowledge of strategic planning processes and the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable plans.
• Understanding of data collection and analysis for program evaluation and improvement.
• Knowledge of organizational behavior, change management, and leadership principles.
• Familiarity with human resource management practices, including performance evaluation and professional development.
• Knowledge of project management principles, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in academic administration, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Understanding of budget management and resource allocation.
• Knowledge of institutional policies, procedures, and operations.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate data, identify challenges, and develop strategies to overcome them.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, support, and mentor staff and faculty.
• Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Logically establish priorities, problem-solve, troubleshoot, effectively make ethical decisions and streamline processes.
• Strong follow-through on initiatives and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail in planning, documenting, and executing programs and budgets.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate, train and onboard staff effectively.
• Ability to work to achieve continual forward progress until completion or a decision to abort/pivot has been made.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and manage ambiguity in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and enact appropriate solutions.
• Advocate to advance the mission and goals of the Innovation Academy and its units.
• Capability to work effectively and diplomatically with the community, students, faculty, and staff under a variety of circumstances.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.



To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/4644600/deputy-innovation-academy




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