Job Title:

Assoc Provost, Academic Affairs

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 

Basic Function:

To provide leadership on behalf of, and as delegated by, the Provost in the areas of academic resource planning and management, curricular affairs, accreditation and assessment, faculty affairs, general education, large-scale initiatives, and human resources. Reports to the Senior Vice President and Provost.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Provide leadership in academic resource planning and management, accreditation and assessment, research, curricular affairs and general education initiatives as delegated by the Provost.

Provide leadership in performing needs assessment, developing strategic objectives and university-wide policies and procedures.

Assist with the development and approval of program budgets and expenditures. Maximize existing resources and make strategic planning recommendations.

Assist the Provost by representing him/her at internal and external meetings and events; assume divisional responsibility as requested during Provost’s absence.

Assist the Provost in the development and accomplishment of Academic Affairs’ goals, objectives, and policies.

Assist the Provost by chairing, convening, and/or serving on various campus and community committees, task forces, councils, etc.

Assist the Provost by performing duties and conducting special assignments including, but not limited to, providing advice and coordinating conferences and workshops.

Fulfill responsibilities of human resource management, including equal employment opportunity and faculty/staff development.

Provide leadership and serve as key point of contact on various large-scale academic initiatives.

Coordinate responses to state and federal mandates.

Review and render final decisions on student academic appeals.

Oversee academic and/or support units, as assigned.

Maintain and assist in the development of binary articulation agreements.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Terminal degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution; three or more years of administrative experience at a complex doctoral-granting university. If applicable, the individual may be appointed to a faculty appointment congruent to their academic record. Must possess a broad institutional perspective, have excellent budgeting/finance and planning skills, and a proactive style of leadership that encourages teamwork and interaction.

License/Certification:

 

Knowledge Of:

Higher education and the mission critical institutional processes including student acquisition and retention, service delivery, and stakeholder communications *
University structure, academic development and programs *
Managerial principles including institutional financial practices and demonstrated success in strategic planning and budget management *

Skill In:

Written, verbal and interpersonal communication *
Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other applicable software *
Instructional technologies and distance learning models *
Collaboration with others to effectively work with internal and external constituencies and organizations *

Ability To:

Work independently and as part of a team *
Provide leadership and direction *
Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunity *
Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments *
Successfully collaborate with faculty, deans, and directors from a wide variety of programs and university governance groups *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

 

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Working Schedule:

  M-F; 8:00 - 5:00; MAY NEED TO WORK WEEKDAYS AND NIGHTS AS NEEDED

Additional Information:

 

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.