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Murray State University · 1 week ago

Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

positionMurray, KY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

Murray State University seeks an innovative Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs to serve as the University’s chief academic officer and partner with President Ron Patterson in advancing academic excellence and student success. The role involves providing vision and leadership for all areas of Academic Affairs, guiding program development, and overseeing academic budgets and accreditation processes.

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Responsibilities

Provide vision and leadership for all areas of Academic Affairs, including six colleges, the School of Nursing & Health Professions, the School of Agriculture, libraries, research centers, and academic support units
Guide program development, accreditation, and resource alignment
Lead faculty recruitment, development, and student success initiatives
Oversee academic budgets, accreditation processes, and compliance
Partner with deans to launch new professional programs (dental hygiene, veterinary medicine)
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative academic culture

Qualification

Program developmentAccreditation oversightAcademic budget managementFaculty recruitmentProfessional program launchInnovative leadershipCommitment to student successCollaborative cultureInclusive culture

Required

Innovative leadership in academic affairs
Experience in guiding program development and accreditation
Ability to oversee academic budgets and compliance
Experience in faculty recruitment and development
Commitment to student success initiatives
Experience in partnering with deans to launch new professional programs
Ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive academic culture

Company

Murray State University

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Murray State University is a school in Murray.
dateFounded in 1922
location
Murray, Kentucky, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.murraystate.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (8)
2024 (3)
2023 (3)
2022 (4)
2021 (4)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.34M
Key Investors
Delta Dental of KentuckyKentucky Council on Postsecondary EducationU.S. Department of Labor
2026-01-09Grant· $0.04M
2025-12-18Grant· $0.75M
2024-01-25Grant· $1.5M

Leadership Team

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Kelsey Riggins
Women's Empowerment & Education Program (Founder)
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Recent News

Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
School of Nursing and Health Professions secures grant to support new dental hygiene program
2026-01-14
Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
Murray State University secures scholarships for aspiring healthcare professionals
2025-12-19
Lane Report | Kentucky Business & Economic News
Murray State 2025 enrollment trends growing in the right directions
2025-10-31
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