Saturday, November 1, 2025

Provost

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We're looking to fill in a provost position 

Title: Chief Academic Officer (CAO) (Remotely)

Description

The Provost plays a leadership role in shaping the academic direction and management of the institution. Commonly the organizational framework for a Provost's administration highlighted herein:

I. Office of the Provost
- Provost (Chief Academic Officer)
- Associate Provosts (various areas of focus)
- Executive Assistant to the Provost

II. Academic Affairs
- Deans of Colleges/Schools
- Department Chairs
- Faculty Senators

III. Academic Support Units
- Office of the Registrar
- Admissions and Enrollment Management
- Academic Advising
- Libraries and Learning Resources
- Information Technology Services

IV. Faculty Development and Affairs
- Faculty Development Programs
- Faculty Governance and Senate
- Faculty Recruitment and Retention

V. Curriculum and Academic Programs
- Curriculum Committee
- Academic Program Review and Assessment
- New Program Development

VI. Research and Sponsored Programs
- Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
- Research Compliance and Ethics
- Technology Transfer and Commercialization

VII. Student Success and Retention
- Student Success Initiatives
- Retention and Graduation Programs
- Academic Support Services (e.g., tutoring, mentoring)

VIII. Accreditation and Compliance
- Accreditation Liaison Office
- Compliance and Risk Management

IX. Budget and Planning
- Academic Budget and Financial Planning
- Strategic Planning and Initiatives

Responsibilities:

1. Academic Leadership: Oversees academic programs, policies, and strategic planning.

2. Faculty Management: Supervises faculty hiring, promotion, tenure, and development.

3. Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Manages academic budget and resources.

4. Curriculum Development and Approval: Oversees curriculum changes and new program proposals.

5. Accreditation and Compliance: Ensures institutional compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

6. Student Success: Supports initiatives promoting student retention, graduation, and overall success.

7. Research and Scholarship: Fosters a culture of research, scholarship, and creative activity.

8. Collaboration and Partnerships: Develops partnerships with other institutions, industries, and communities.

9. Strategic Planning: Contributes to institutional strategic planning and implementation.

10. Assessment and Evaluation: Oversees academic program assessment and evaluation.

11. Faculty Development: Supports faculty professional development and mentorship.

12. Student Affairs: Collaborates with student affairs departments to support student life and well-being.

13. Enrollment Management: Contributes to enrollment strategies and student recruitment efforts.

14. Academic Support Services: Oversees academic support services like libraries, advising, and tutoring.

15. Crisis Management: Participates in institutional crisis management and response.

Kindly submit your resume, cover letter and portfolio in the portal.