Provost About the Company Respected university offering a values-based learning environment
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1901
Employees
201-500
Categories EducationColleges & UniversitiesDominican University About the Role The Company is in search of a Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs to lead its mission-driven, innovative, and entrepreneurial academic enterprise.
The successful candidate will be a champion of the institution's distinctive mission, which is deeply rooted in Catholic and Sinsinawa Dominican values, and will be dedicated to the success and social mobility of a diverse student body.
This role is pivotal in stewarding the strategic direction of academic programs and services, with a focus on student outcomes and mission-centered success.
The Provost will be responsible for providing strategic leadership in academic affairs, growing adult learning and workforce development programs, and leading efforts to enhance faculty diversity and inclusion.
Candidates for the Provost position at the company should hold a doctorate or appropriate terminal degree, with a strong background in teaching and administrative leadership in higher education.
The role requires a proven track record in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as experience in academic program development and assessment.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the higher education landscape, particularly in the context of a social mobility mission, and will be adept at resource management and strategic planning.
Personal qualities such as effective communication, empathy, and a collaborative, relationship-centered approach are essential.
The Provost will also be expected to work closely with the faculty to ensure the academic mission is central to the institution's goals and to foster a culture of assessment and continuous improvement.
Team Size
8
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions Education/Academic Administration