Institute of American Indian Arts · 5 days ago
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs
Santa Fe, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is a premier higher education institution for Indigenous arts and cultures seeking a Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. This senior-level executive will oversee academic programs, ensure student success, and lead various administrative functions while promoting a culture of excellence and innovation.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serves as Chief Academic Officer and provides vision and leadership for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all academic programs
Establishes policy and provides direction, guidance, and managerial supervision for all academic and research activities and programs
Ensures academic quality through program reviews, accreditation compliance, and ongoing curriculum development and assessment. Leads and manages the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation process
Promotes student learning and success by overseeing course offerings, faculty-student ratios, and program effectiveness
Analyzes and applies data to guide academic decision-making, to assess outcomes, and to ensure alignment with institutional goals
Encourages innovation and responsiveness to student, community, and workforce needs
Supports academics by developing and providing ongoing and consistent lines of communication
Oversees all aspects of student services programming and staffing to support holistic student development to a population that is primarily comprised of Native American, Alaska Native, and Indigenous students from numerous Tribes with diverse backgrounds and traditions
Integrates academic and student services to enhance student success, persistence, retention, and completion
Promotes a student-centered culture of excellence across academic and support divisions
Provides strategic advice and recommendations to the President regarding Academic and Student Affairs and RCCNA
Exercises delegated authority as appropriate, ensuring effective leadership in the President’s absence
Develops and manages budgets for Academic and Student Services Divisions, including forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and resource optimization
Ensures compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards. Serve as IAIA’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Participates in the development of the strategic plan and budget submission
Collaborates with the Dean of Academics, the Dean of Students, and the Office of Institutional Communications to review, update, and publish the Faculty Handbook, Student Handbook, and College Catalog
Provides administrative oversight of faculty and staff members and coordinates with the Office of the President and the Human Resources department as necessary. Adheres to the terms of the Faculty Handbook
Oversees the operations of the Registrar. Serves as Chief Administrator for Jenzabar, overseeing IAIA’s Academic and Student Affairs systems
Oversees IAIA’s partnerships in coordination with the Chief Advancement Officer
Oversees procurement, grants, and other administrative functions related to academic and student services
Serves as Principal Designated School Official for Student and Exchange Visitor Program
Represents the College to external and internal constituencies, fostering partnerships with universities, government agencies, Tribal leadership, and community organizations to further IAIA’s mission and initiatives
Partners with the Chief Advancement Officer on IAIA’s fundraising initiatives
Advocates on behalf of the College at local, state, regional, and national levels
Develops agreements and partnerships to expand academic opportunities, including remote and community-based programs
Provides leadership in strategic and institutional planning, aligning academic and student services goals with the College’s mission and vision
Monitors higher education trends and ensures institutional growth, innovation, and excellence
Serves as a catalyst for institutional effectiveness by integrating academic quality, student support, and operational efficiency
Performs other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Visionary, collaborative, and inclusive leadership skills
Experience in higher education administration, particularly in academic and student affairs
Strong commitment to Indigenous education, arts, and culture
Ability to provide executive oversight of academic and student affairs functions
Experience in curriculum development, faculty appointments, and academic quality assurance
Proven ability to analyze and apply data for academic decision-making
Experience in managing budgets for academic and student services divisions
Knowledge of compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards
Strong communication skills to support academics and student services
Experience in strategic planning and institutional effectiveness
Ability to foster partnerships with universities, government agencies, Tribal leadership, and community organizations
Company
Institute of American Indian Arts
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) offers undergraduate degrees in Studio Arts, Creative Writing, Cinematic Arts and Technology, Indigenous Liberal Studies, and Museum Studies—a minor in Performing Arts, an MFA in Creative Writing, along with certificates in Business and Entrepreneurship, Museum Studies, and Native American Art History.
Founded in 1962
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase