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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


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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