Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as a primary assistant to the President, as the executive member of academic administration, and as the university's internal and external academic leader.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet and Chief Academic Officer.
• Serves in the absence of the President. 
• Serves as a staff advisor to the Board of Governors.
• Provides optimal operational and strategic performance in the areas of academics, curriculum, program development, and other areas as assigned by the President ensuring the achievement of the University’s mission and vision.
• Provides oversight for accreditation by the Higher Learner Commission, the accrediting agency of the University, to ensure total compliance in all academic and administrative units campus wide.
• Position will hire, support, evaluate, and promote faculty, coordinators, managers, program directors, chairpersons, deans, and staff necessary in solidifying the growth and educational attainment of students during their entire matriculation at West Liberty University. 
• Provides leadership in building the retention, graduation, and placement rates of the University.
• Promotes the responsible management of the University’s resources while stimulating and building upon those resources in ways that expand the image and viability of the University through budgeting and planning.
• Responsible for academic program management and curriculum development, faculty promotion and enhancement, and strategic preparation.
• Ensures student development that leads to scholastic excellence through teaching, research, and service.
• Supports the skillful improvement and learning of its valuable educators and personnel who are committed to cultivating an educational atmosphere that supports student learning and development.
• Fosters collaboration within and between departments, divisions, and the administration that lead to student success in a healthy learning environment.
• Supervises the work of the Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs, Deans, Directors, and other personnel reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of academic programs, policies, and procedures, and recommends changes as appropriate. 
• Provides oversight for the planning and implementation of University-wide academic events. 
• Ensures the development of a lively intellectual environment on campus – one that invites engagement with the international world of higher education and contemporary issues.
• Provides support and direction in faculty development through professional initiatives.
• Provides support and insight for Faculty Senate.
• Performs any additional duties that may be requested by the President of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• An earned Ph.D. or Terminal Degree from an accredited institution is required.

Work Experience and Preferred:

• Seven + years of effective teaching on the post-secondary level.
• Five + years of professional higher education administrative experience.
• Five + years of supervisory experience on a senior academic administrative level. 
• Strong written and oral communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership in education.
• Exceptional management competency.
• Knowledge and experience in securing external funding.
• Team, consensus, and relationship-building experience.
• Customer service and student-centered approach to management.
• Experienced with the principles of accreditation of the Higher Learning Commission or related accrediting body.

All interested individuals are to apply and attach a cover letter, current resume and three professional references to the application.

 Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 
 
West Liberty University (http://www.westliberty.edu) is a small, comprehensive institution under the auspices of the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission.
 
West Liberty University is a four-year public university and West Virginia's oldest institution under higher education. Situated on a picturesque hilltop, just 10 miles from Wheeling, WLU is a small market metro with a rich heritage. Living costs are low, cultural opportunities, and schools make it a great place to live, work and raise a family. WLU features a main campus and a nearby satellite campus, located at the Highlands Shopping Complex. Both locations are minutes from Pennsylvania and Ohio borders, offering easy access to major airports, shopping, dining and entertainment.
 
West Liberty University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Emily D’Aquila, HR Generalist / Recruiter at 304-336-8029 or emily.d’aquila@westliberty.edu (do not apply to this email).
 
West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas. Applicants Must be authorized to work in the United States. 
  
 SUCCESSFULLY PASSING A BACKGROUND SCREENING REPORT IS REQUIRED FOR FINAL EMPLOYMENT
 
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