Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs

Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs About the Company Rapid-growing state university IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1923 Employees1001-5000 Categories EducationColleges & UniversitiesLamar University About the Role The Company is seeking a Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs to serve as its Chief Academic Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership to all academic areas, ensuring the academic integrity of the institution, and fostering intellectual growth, student learning, and scholarly activities. This role involves overseeing academic strategic planning, budget management, and program development, as well as maintaining compliance with accreditation agencies and state regulations. The Provost will also be a key figure in long-range planning, and budgeting, and will work closely with the senior leadership team to advance the mission of the university. Applicants must have an earned Doctorate degree, a distinguished academic record, and a history of successful academic administration at the Dean level or above. The role requires a deep understanding of contemporary issues in higher education, a commitment to the professional development of faculty and academic staff, and experience in strategic planning, assessment of program effectiveness, and policy development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in shared governance, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record in fundraising and securing extramural funding. The position demands a leader who can work effectively with diverse constituent groups and is dedicated to the values of the institution. Hiring Manager TitlePresident Travel PercentLess than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration

Created: 2025-01-30