Tennessee Technological University · 1 month ago
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cookeville, TN, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expTennessee Technological University is seeking a Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs to assist the President in accomplishing the goals of the University’s central academic division. The role involves providing leadership for all academic activities, developing strategic plans, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
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Responsibilities
Effectively articulate and implement an academic vision and provide leadership to develop and execute strategic plans to carry out the vision and mission of the University
Work collaboratively with the President, the senior administration of the University, and the Tennessee Tech University Board of Trustees
Provide leadership for all academic activities and functions of the University
Represent the interests and concerns of academic affairs to the President and senior leadership
Provide leadership to recruit, select, retain, and mentor a strong academic leadership team and faculty
Provide leadership to the deans to achieve the goals of each college or school, specifically to assess, monitor, and recommend changes in the curriculum and academic requirements
Supervise and evaluate the performance of personnel who report directly to the Provost
Build the annual academic affairs budget, assist in college and program budgets, ensure fiscal accountability, and monitor the instructional component of the University’s operating budget
Promote academic excellence
Provide leadership to ensure that the University remains in compliance with all accreditation standards
Work collaboratively with the Vice President for Enrollment & Communication on enrollment initiatives to include undergraduate, graduate, adult, and international students
Enthusiastically promote student success and retention
Actively promote a robust scholarship/research agenda
Represent Tennessee Tech in regional/national discussions on the future of higher education and the ongoing challenges facing the University as higher education evolves
Work collaboratively to strengthen and enhance Tennessee Tech’s leadership and service throughout the Upper Cumberland Region
Develop, nurture, and build cooperative, collegial working relationships with a broad range of university and higher education constituencies, including international programs
Work collaboratively with the President, Vice President for University Advancement, and Tennessee Tech Foundation in setting a philanthropic tone throughout the campus
Work collaboratively to upgrade classrooms, laboratories and offices, including the construction of new buildings
Ensure adherence with policies and procedures to ensure high academic standards
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate from an accredited college or university
A proven track record in teaching, research, and service that supports appointment as a full professor in one of the colleges or schools
Demonstrated progressive leadership responsibilities at senior levels of higher education administration
Demonstrated commitment to shared governance
Ability to inspire trust and confidence through the demonstration of integrity and trustworthy behavior
Preferred
Experience in student success, distance education/online learning, and development and implementation of new programs within an environment of shared governance
Knowledge of aligning academic priorities with resource development activities
Understanding of current higher education issues, trends, and future directions
Experience with promotion, tenure, and promoting faculty development
Record of working with accrediting agencies
Demonstrated executive leadership skills including long-term visionary leadership and strategic thinking
Successful experience in developing and executing academic strategies
Commitment to assessment of strategic applications of technology in higher education
Experience in delegation of appropriate responsibilities and accountability for decisions and actions
Strong record of budgeting, fiduciary accountability, transparency and acumen necessary to facilitate the allocation of resources with strategic goals
Expertise in fostering partnerships between a university and the region it serves
Demonstrated experience using collaboration and consensus building in making strategic decisions
Demonstrated innovative and entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to interdisciplinary research and education
Ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner to promote university performance
At least ten years of academic leadership experience
Benefits
The accumulation of two vacation days per month
One sick leave day per month
Thirteen University holidays
Medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university)
Retirement
Optional 401k
Educational benefits
Company
Tennessee Technological University
Tennessee Technological University is a comprehensive university that offers more than 40 bachelor's degree and 20 graduate degree programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.87MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-10-31Grant· $4.87M
Leadership Team
Karen Lykins
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