Virginia Commonwealth University · 1 month ago
Executive Vice President and Provost
Richmond, VA
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Director/ExecutiveVirginia Commonwealth University is a top 50 National Science Foundation public research university located in Richmond, Virginia. They are seeking an Executive Vice President and Provost to serve as the chief academic officer, overseeing academic and faculty affairs, student success, and strategic enrollment management while collaborating with university leadership to advance institutional priorities and research initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a voice for the university
Promote a culture of shared governance
Foster an academic community that supports all
Support and grow funded research
Optimize resources
Inspire the deans and academic leadership
Focus on students
Qualification
Required
Highly accomplished academic leader
Earned terminal degree
Distinguished academic record that merits appointment as a tenured full professor at VCU
Significant administrative experience appropriate to the size and complexity of VCU
Extensive experience in providing successful academic leadership within institutions
Understanding of the health sciences in a large academic medical center
Ability to work closely and collaboratively with the president, senior administration, deans, faculty, staff, students, community partners, donors, and the Board of Visitors
Experience in working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students in an environment of shared governance
Exceptional budgetary and financial management skills
Ability to guide and assist deans and department chairs in managing and structuring their organizational resources
Advanced skills in managing grievances, complaints, and crises
Experience managing staff and administrative budgets
Commitment to accountability through clear and relevant metrics
Excellence in faculty and staff hiring, retention, and development
Increasing research, creativity, and innovation in all disciplines
Creating admissions programs that are grounded in access and educational excellence
Improving graduation rates
Increasing internship opportunities and workforce training for all students
Furthering access and opportunity for all individuals across the organization
Leveraging the research, innovation, and creativity created by the university to serve the larger community, state, nation, and world
Experience in partnering with alumni around engagement and philanthropy
Unwavering personal integrity and accountability
Sense of responsibility and urgency to complete tasks that advance the institution
Collaborative approach to working with staff, faculty, students, and fellow senior administrators
Strong set of communication skills
Dedication to being part of the VCU and Richmond communities
Deep commitment to the importance of VCU to the commonwealth of Virginia
Commitment to and appreciation of transparency, open communication, integrity, and trust-building
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits
Paid annual and holiday leave granted up front
Generous tuition benefits
Retirement planning and savings options
Tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs
Employee discounts
Well-being resources
Abundant opportunities for career development and advancement
And more.
Company
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University.
Founded in 1838
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (85)
2024 (85)
2023 (71)
2022 (94)
2021 (77)
2020 (60)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.48MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationUnited States-Japan Foundation
2025-01-15Grant· $0.1M
2024-03-12Grant· $0.08M
2024-02-01Grant· $0.07M
Leadership Team
Karol Kain Gray
Senior VP and CFO
Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez
Professor
Recent News
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