Provost has team of 13 and oversees Strategic Initiatives, Academics and Instruction, Instructional Support, Lifelong Learning, and the Performing Arts Center – Reports directly to the College president
Yavapai Community College has launched its search for its newly created position of Provost to replace former Vice President Dr. Diane Ryan. Dr. Ryan resigned unexpectedly June 29 from the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs.
According to the College, the Provost will serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and direct its academic programs. The Provost will also oversee Strategic Initiatives, Academics and Instruction, Instructional Support, Lifelong Learning, and the Performing Arts Center. The Provost will be accountable for ensuring accreditations, curriculum development, assessment processes, transfer articulation, general education, community education, and dual credit programming.
A portion of the position, as listed by the Community College, appears below. Click here if you prefer to review the entire position description as listed.
POSITION SUMMARY
Location: Prescott, AZ | Job Type: Full Time | Job Number: 2023-00452 | Department: President’s Office
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
The Provost serves as part of the Executive Leadership Team and directs the academic programs of the institution in matters pertaining to student success and support in conjunction with the Chief Workforce Innovation Officer (CWIO).
Reporting directly to the President, the Provost leads five direct reports and a team of thirteen.
The position oversees Strategic Initiatives, Academics and Instruction, Instructional Support, Lifelong Learning, and the Performing Arts Center and sustains excellence in all aspects of educational offerings. The Provost provides dynamic leadership and administrative oversight to the college academic departments and academic support services with the members of the Executive Leadership Team, planning, policy and budget development, and management for a comprehensive academic affairs program to meet the needs of a diverse, growing student body. Overall responsibilities include academic planning, bringing vision and strategic leadership to a broad range of key initiatives including enrollment management, online learning, utilization of open educational resources and development of an integrated learning core that connects academic and student service operations and initiatives to improve student access, retention, progression and completion.
The Provost will be accountable for ensuring accreditations, curriculum development, assessment processes, transfer articulation, general education, community education, and dual credit programming. In this capacity, they also provide oversight for Academic Divisions such as Arts and Humanities; Professional Programs and Visual and Performing Arts; Math, Science, and Computer Technology and Instructional Support. In addition, the Provost will represent the College on state and local educational organizations, Boards and committees as assigned.
Minimum Expectations & Requirements
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- Earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
- Three (3) or more years’ experience at the Vice President level or equivalent in academic affairs in higher education
- Five (5) or more years of progressive responsibility for instructional, administrative leadership experience in a higher education institution, including the supervision, evaluation, and mentoring of Staff and Faculty
- Track record in effective strategic leadership, demonstrated by tangible and measurable outcomes • Budget management experience, including resource allocation, strategic planning and implementation
- Experience in accreditation, curriculum development and delivery formats, assessment, and instructional program evaluation
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Preferred Skills & Abilities
Earned Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary institution
Proven ability to thrive in a progressive, forward-thinking, high-energy and highly collaborative work environment
Teaching experience, preferably at a community college
Experience working with/for Governing Boards
Proven excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to student success
Visionary, servant leader with a history of collaborative relationships and inclusive leadership and management style
Experience in program development, strategic planning and ensuring accountability among individuals or teams
Committed student-centered leader who exemplifies sound judgment, creativity, openness, flexibility, integrity, introspection, resourcefulness, and humility
Data-informed decision-maker with a high degree of emotional intelligence
Demonstrates a strong awareness of current pedagogical trends, technological advancements, and potential future opportunities.
Proven history of successfully guiding, coaching, and advancing staff to higher levels of performance and achievement.