SR VICE PROVOST/ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Central Michigan University, United States

Updated: about 8 hours ago
Location: Mount Pleasant, MICHIGAN
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Posting Number S-3277
Position Number 77090
Type of Recruitment INTERNAL
Position Title SR VICE PROVOST/ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Position Summary
The Senior Vice Provost (SVP) directs operations in the Academic Division, in consultation with the Provost and Senior Vice Provost for Academic Administration, and in collaboration with the Academic Deans and Vice Presidents. As the Provost’s liaison for Academic Affairs, the SVP provides leadership and coordination of activities within the colleges and partners with other units including Student Recruitment and Retention, the Division of Student Affairs, and external agencies. The SVP monitors academic unit compliance, coordination, and progress on university priorities including academic program review, accreditation, and assessment. The SVP provides oversight for the coordination and achievement of goals and initiatives identified in the university’s strategic plan and academic vision. The SVP supervises the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instructional Support, Executive Director of Student Success & Academic Advising, Director of Study Abroad, Director of the Honors Program, Director of the National Scholarship Program, and the General Education Coordinator. The SVP leads and provides oversight of community engagement, first-year experience, general education, and the faculty information system used for reappointment, tenure, and promotion. This is an at-will position reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President and supports the priorities identified annually with the Provost.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
A distinguished record of teaching, research/scholarship activities with Associate or Full Professor status.
Three years of administrative experience in a college or university, including prior experience as an Associate Dean, Department Chair, or experience in academic administration.
Demonstrated leadership and administrative skills appropriately related to the areas of responsibility and evidenced by increasingly responsible administrative positions.
Experience with curriculum design and development.
Knowledge of and experience with current accreditation in higher education, such as regional, national, and specialized accreditation agencies, or state licensing or certification agencies.
Demonstrated experience in program and student learning assessment, including collection and analysis of data, followed by implementation of strategies to improve program outcomes and student learning.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice, and an enduring commitment to addressing the needs and concerns of under-resourced students.
Experience developing and maintaining strategic, collaborative relationships with stakeholders at the university level and in the community.
Superior skills in written and oral communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and consensus building.
Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and ability to lead positive change.
Preferred Qualifications
A working knowledge and demonstrated success in grant writing.
Experience gathering and using data to develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives.
Strong ability to analyze and interpret data and communicate this to a broad set of audiences.
Experience with strategic planning and implementation.
Duties & Responsibilities
Oversees the operations and supervises the Executive Directors/Directors of the following units: curriculum and instructional support, honors, study abroad, the national scholarship program, and student success & academic advising, as well as the General Education Coordinator.
Leads and/or contributes to campus-wide committees and projects related to educational quality, including chairing the Academic Planning Council and leading initiatives related to both undergraduate and graduate education.
Collaborates with the Academic Senate to develop and implement strategies to sustain and assess the university-wide general education curriculum.
Works with university partners to develop and revise relevant academic policies and procedures to advance student success.
Leads strategic oversight of program assessment and accreditation, collaborating with university partners to develop a sustainable plan for learning assessment and program review, ensuring compliance with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and specialized accreditations.
Provides administrative oversight and coordination of university curricular development and related policies.
Advances the university’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice.
Coordinates special projects and serves as a liaison to off-campus programs and external groups.
Serves as the Provost’s designee related to resolving academic student complaints not satisfactorily addressed elsewhere.
Collaborates with academic units and the academic advising community to enhance the undergraduate student experience and encourage student progress toward degree.
Partners with campus and community stakeholders to establish a smooth and seamless transfer experience for students.
Oversees elements and initiatives outlined in the university’s strategic and academic plans.
Contributes strategic leadership for concurrent enrollment programs, including oversight of course offerings, program assessment, communication with the university and the broader community, and opportunities to expand partnerships.
Other duties as assigned by the Provost/Executive Vice President.
Supervision Exercised
Supervisors are expected to support the Leadership Standards of Central Michigan University and foster a culture that inspires excellence. The Leadership Standards define how we lead and treat others in our teams. As leaders, it is our responsibility to seek input from our teams to continuously improve leadership abilities and demonstration of the standards. Additionally, it is our responsibility to encourage and support the growth and development of those whom we lead. At CMU, we encourage employees to grow both personally and professionally, and thus advance CMU’s culture of excellence.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Screening will begin on March 27.
Employee Group Senior Officer
Staff Pay Level 00
Pay Range $200,000 - $225,000
Division Academic Affairs
Department PROVOST'S OFFICE
Position Status Regular
Position End Date
Employment Status Full-Time
FTE 1.0
Position Type 12 month
Weekly Work Schedule Typically Mon-Fri 8-5; evenings and weekends as necessary
Location Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE ).
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [email protected]
Posting Ends
Open Until Filled Yes

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