Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Employer
- University of New Orleans
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- May 2, 2022
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- Position Type
- Executive, Other Executive
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of New Orleans
The University of New Orleans is a welcoming and inclusive university in one of
America's most diverse and culturally vibrant cities.
Is This the Right Job for You?
- You will help lead an organization on the rise, with increases in enrollment, research, and partnerships.
- You will play a vital role in sustaining that growth trajectory with innovation and creative leadership.
- You will enjoy a city with unmatched history, culture, and character.
About Us
- Located on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain, only 15
minutes from the French Quarter, the University of New Orleans
occupies a 195-acre campus in one of the finest residential areas
of the city.
- U.S. News & World Report ranked UNO among the top 50 in the
nation for social mobility.
- The Brookings Institution ranked UNO third in the nation for
providing equal access to higher education for students from all
income levels.
- For years, UNO has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's
least debt list (schools whose graduates have the least amount of
debt) among national universities.
UNO Welcomes Job Applicants from Diverse Backgrounds
Founded in 1958, the University of New Orleans was the first integrated university to open in the South. Given its history of educational access for all, UNO is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion - core values that inform all we do. Women and minority candidates, in particular, are encouraged to apply.
Job Summary
Reporting directly to the President, the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is the university's chief academic officer and serves as the executive officer in the absence of the President. As a highly visible member of the University leadership team, the Provost works collaboratively with other members of the President's Executive Cabinet to advance the University's mission and goals and to promote an environment of continuous improvement. The Provost provides vision, leadership, and oversight for all academic programs, information technology, and student affairs, and the position coordinates strategic planning initiatives, promotes faculty excellence in teaching, research, and services, and expands opportunities for engagement and outreach in the local, state, national, and global spheres. Specific duties include:
- Provides university-wide leadership in achieving academic goals
and objectives by creating the climate,
organizational structure, and leadership teams that encourage all members of the university community to
contribute positively and productively to departmental, college, and university goals. - Collaborates with other members of the president's cabinet to
determine, establish, and implement policy
for the university. - Leads academic strategic planning initiatives, implementation,
and assessment.
- Provides entrepreneurial and visionary leadership for the
growth and development of the university's
academic and outreach programs. - Oversees academic program review and accreditation, as well as
improvement efforts.
- Forecasts and controls expenditures by projecting needs,
justifying requests, and allocating funds, in
accordance with the strategic plan. - Maintains a visible profile both on campus and with external
constituencies and engages actively with the
faculty, student, and staff communities. - Promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all campus
activities and communities.
- Advances successful development and fund-raising
activities.
- Develops and maintains productive relationships with external
constituencies, government agencies,
corporate partners, alumni, donors, advisory board members, and other stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree.
- National or international distinction as a scholar and educator
meriting tenured appointment at the rank of
full professor in a discipline offered by the university. - Substantial administrative experience in senior higher
education administration at a research institution or
similar institution. - Thorough understanding of the current issues facing public
higher education.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a complex academic organization,
work effectively with diverse
constituencies, and manage change. - Success in cultivating and expanding community partnerships,
alumni affairs, and university fundraising.
- Experience with institutional or academic unit-level
accreditation processes.
- Proven understanding of and commitment to supporting
institutional diversity for faculty, students, staff, and academic
programs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an
ability to serve as an effective spokesperson for the
university.
To apply, please visit: https://ulsuno.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UniversityOfNewOrleans/details/Provost-and-Senior-Vice-President_R-000650
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