Full job description 499724
Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Staff
Staff Full-time
Closing at: Aug 20 2024 at 23:55 MDT Position Title: Deputy Provost Employee Classification: Vice Provost, Academic Affairs College/Division: Provost Office Department: 200200-PROVOST OFFICE Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible) Location: Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable): Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Minimum $118,620.50 - Commensurate with qualifications Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 FTE Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt Summary: Classification Summary:
The Deputy Provost serves at the discretion of and reports to the Provost and Chief Academic Officer with the primary responsibility for supporting broad-based areas within Academic Affairs. The position is offered to allow the selected individual the opportunity to build relevant administrative experience, leadership development, mentorship, and serve the university community broadly. The DeputyProvost works on process improvement, professional development, academic policies and operational standards. The position collaborates appropriately with various unit leaders, department heads, Deans, and other campus constituencies across the NMSU system, such as but not limited to Faculty Senate, Student Success, Graduate School, Research, Digital and Online Learning, Community College Campuses, Strategic System Services, Human Resource Services, Office of Institutional Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, Finance and Business Services, Finance and Business Services and Strategic Systems Services. Classification Standard Duties:
Serves on and assists with various internal and external events, meetings, committees and constituencies at the request of the Provost. Provides leadership for special projects as they arise (such as assisting faculty with organizing into new academic units, co-managing academic plans, etc.). Works closely with Provost office support staff and provides feedback for evaluations Reviews and moves forward academic agreements with external agencies, agreements with community colleges, etc. Works closely with the Provost on various matters, including but not limited to: Assists Provost with overall faculty recruitment and retention, faculty performance review work, etc. Supports faculty and administrator training and development programs. Works with Associate Provosts and Deans in overseeing academic degree proposal processes. Supervise the Associate Provost who handles accreditation, assessment and compliance with academic regulations, as needed. Supervise the Associate Provost for faculty development. Provides collaborative leadership with regard to general education through committees and other efforts. Assists Provost with oversight of academic policies and procedural compliance. Helps facilitate the resolution of faculty/staff issues. Coordinates with faculty and deans to collate digital Promotion and Tenure and non-renewal documents for review by the Provost. Accesses data and assembles reports regarding academic budgets, enrollment information, programmatic offerings, etc. Holds regular meetings with Associate Provosts and other unit heads as appropriate. Delegated Provost level signature authority when the Provost is off campus. Other assigned duties as necessary.
Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education: Ph.D., or other Doctoral Degree. ; Required Experience: Two years of academic administrative experience at the Department Head level or higher that includes developing and communicating equity-minded academic decision making, inclusive excellence, and student success initiatives.; Equivalency: None; Required Certification/License:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: A shared understanding of current NMSU mission, strategic goals, anticipated outcomes, organizational units, policies and procedures. Some institutional budget experience. General principles of NMSU academic policies, training, and performance evaluations. Knowledge of curriculum development. Knowledge of processes and timelines on proposals and programs to achieve institution academic success. ; SKILLS: Conduct strategic and tactical planning and implementation; perform complex problem analysis and resolutions; build and maintain effective working relationships internally and externally; write and deliver sensitive communication. Use NMSU technology platforms appropriately (including Banner, COGNOS, PageUp, Streamlyne, Watermark or other updated or implemented technology). Use, comprehend, and evaluate information appropriately focused on inclusive student excellence and social mobility, and campus and community engagement and decision making. Demonstrate use of sound judgment and initiative to plan, organize, and support academic talent, resources, and activities. Understands faculty perspectives and works closely and appropriately with the faculty. Lead high functioning teams and negotiate effectively. Possess effective listening, oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Guide the work of assigned personnel. Develop and maintain effective working relationships in diverse, equitable, and inclusive settings. ; ABILITIES: Use appropriate judgment and initiative; analyze and evaluate information-linking evidence with desired higher education outcomes. Seek out and follow policies. Gather and manage data bases, compile summary reports, and use for appropriate predictive analytics, with appropriate transparency. Use experienced leadership initiative across diverse boundaries.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Serves on and assists with various internal and external events, meetings, committees and constituencies at the request of the Provost. Provides leadership for special projects as they arise (such as assisting faculty with organizing into new academic units, co-managing academic plans, etc.)Works closely with Provost office support staff and provides feedback for evaluations. Reviews and moves forward academic agreements with external agencies, agreements with community colleges, etc. Works closely with the Provost on various matters, including but not limited to: Assists Provost with overall faculty recruitment and retention, faculty performance review work, etc. Supports faculty and administrator training and development programs. Works with Associate Provosts and Deans in overseeing academic degree proposal processes. Works with the Associate Provost who handles accreditation, assessment and compliance with academic regulations, as needed. Provides collaborative leadership with regard to general education through committees and other efforts. Assists Provost with oversight of academic policies and procedural compliance. Helps facilitate the resolution of faculty/staff issues. Coordinates with faculty and deans to collate digital Promotion and Tenure and non-renewal documents for review by the Provost. Accesses data and assembles reports regarding academic budgets, enrollment information, programmatic offerings, etc. Holds regular meetings with Associate Provosts and other unit heads as appropriate. Delegated Provost level signature authority when the Provost is off campus. Other assigned duties as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
Special Requirements of the Position Department Contact: Dean Enrico Pontelli; Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a Standard Work Schedule:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required. Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
