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Ferris State University College of Business · 3 months ago

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Big Rapids, MI

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

$265K/yr - $270K/yr

Ferris State University College of Business is seeking a Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs who will serve as the chief academic officer. The VPAA will provide leadership in promoting the university's mission, oversee academic goals and policies, and collaborate with various departments to enhance enrollment and academic excellence.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Committed to academic excellence, program review, policy development, and academic program planning

Build on current strengths by continuing to develop the quality and depth of faculty and staff

Utilize exceptional budget and financial management skills, including awareness of the near-term interdependencies and long-term implications of financial decisions while using University resources wisely and in a financially strategic manner

Guide and assist Academic Affairs leadership in managing, hiring and structuring their organizational resources to function effectively, including in the hiring, promotion, development and performance management of their faculty and staff

Lead and advance the mission of the university increasing research, creativity and innovation in the Academic Affairs division

Utilize advanced skills in managing relationships, contracts, grievances, complaints and difficult/critical situations

Work across the university to increase enrollment and improve graduation rates

Recognize, foster, promote and reward leadership that moves the university forward, wherever it comes from

Facilitates and fosters the efforts of his/her management team, including deans and directors in the colleges at the undergraduate, graduate and professional program levels, and the library

Solidify and promote an academic vision reflective of a Learning-Centered University and the Core Values of Ferris State University

Utilize emotional intelligence, integrity, the highest standards of ethics while being an effective team member

Engage and collaborate closely with students, staff, faculty, and administrative colleagues throughout the University and the State

Build academics at the University through recognizing and promoting the work of others

Understand and build on Ferris’ mix of undergraduate career-oriented, graduate and professional educational programs and delivery systems to meet educational and economic needs throughout Michigan

Explore opportunities for futuristic educational programming

Develop and foster partnerships within and across disciplines, colleges, educational partners, and communities

Responsible for the strategic focus and quality of all academic programs

Responsible for the continued development of a student-centered environment with emphasis on student support, academic advisement, retention and graduation efforts

Reports to the President and acts for the President when necessary

Responsible for the recruitment, appointment, retention, and evaluation of highly qualified faculty and staff

Responsible for the ancillary offices that support academic affairs to include the Offices of Research, Grants and Graduate Education

Responsible for the development and administration of the budget of the Office of Academic Affairs and for other assigned areas of responsibility

Operate university motor or personal vehicles safely while performing job duties

Support and promote university student enrollment and retention initiatives

Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty and staff to thrive authentically

Perform other duties assigned within the position classification area

Qualification

Doctorate degreeAcademic administration experienceHigher education accreditationStrategic planningBudget administrationPerformance managementInterpersonal skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsCollaborationEmotional intelligenceIntegrity

Required

The ideal candidate will hold an earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution and have the ability to obtain tenure status at Ferris State University and bring a distinguished academic background to the university

The candidate will have senior level experience in academic administration

Competent in higher education regional accreditation

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated leadership skills, and the ability to develop a shared academic vision through a collaborative process

High level of personal integrity

Demonstrated competence in strategic planning, budget administration, and performance management

A commitment to the principles and practices of collegial governance and consensus building

Ability to lead the development of new approaches for the most effective use of innovation in education including current technology trends

Experience with leadership in a unionized academic organization

College/university classroom experience

Robust knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in higher education, including enrollment management, access, accreditation, and assessment

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

Strong skills in academic program planning for both traditional and non-traditional students

Record of accomplishments in recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty, staff, and students

Experience with shared governance and collective bargaining agreements

Demonstrated ability to lead academic and educational programs with measurable accomplishments

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies

Ability to interact with a broad range of public settings

A consistent, collegial, and transparent leadership style

Ability to think strategically, to prioritize effectively, and to act decisively

Strong skills to academic program planning for both traditional and non-traditional students