Associate Provost for Academic Affairs

Gardner Webb University•Boiling Springs, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs serves as a senior academic administrator and key member of the Provost’s leadership team. Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost provides leadership in advancing academic quality, student success, faculty development, institutional effectiveness, and operational excellence within Academic Affairs. The Associate Provost extends the reach of the Provost by coordinating academic initiative, implementing university policies, and ensuring effective day-to-day operations of the Provost’s Office. The role requires independent judgment, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership across colleges, administrative units, and institutional stakeholders. The Associate Provost works closely with the Provost to develop, implement, and monitor academic policies, curriculum processes, assessment initiatives, accreditation efforts, and strategic priorities that support the university’s mission and strategic plan.

Requirements

Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited university.
Successful, full-time, previous higher education teaching experience and demonstrated commitment to excellence in pedagogy.
Successful previous higher education administrative experience in a role such as Chairperson, Dean, Assistant Vice President, or Assistant Provost.
Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior administrators, colleagues, students, and community partners.
Highly developed emotional intelligence and polished executive presence.
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities and attention to detail.
Credentials and professional activity that qualifies candidate for the rank of Associate Professor or above
Ability to work in a transparent and cooperative manner in support of the mission of Gardner-Webb University

Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership for the daily functions of Academic Affairs and the Provost’s Office, ensuring the consistent implementation of academic policies, procedures, and institutional standards.
Overseeing academic operational processes including course scheduling, faculty workload review, academic standards, and policy implementation
Review and revision of the academic catalog and faculty handbook
Assisting with interpretation and implementation of academic policies and procedures
Representing the Provost in meetings, committees, and institutional events as needed
Provide leadership in strengthening curriculum development, assessment practices, and continuous academic improvement.
Collaborating with colleges and schools to support curriculum development, program review, and course innovation
Leading processes for course and program-level assessment, data collection, and reporting
Supporting institutional assessment initiatives and continuous improvement practices
Facilitating Academic Affairs participation in Assessment Day and other assessment initiatives
Provide leadership and coordination for institutional effectiveness processes and accreditation efforts.
Supporting institutional accreditation initiatives, including coordination of SACSCOC activities in collaboration with the Provost
Monitoring and supporting accreditation efforts for externally accredited academic programs
Managing internal program reviews and quality improvement processes
Oversight of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment and Institutional Research directors
Support faculty success and professional development across Academic Affairs.
Providing oversight and coordination of initiatives related to the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)
Supporting faculty development programming and teaching excellence initiatives
Coordinating the faculty awards process, faculty evaluation processes, and student feedback surveys
Supporting adjunct faculty onboarding processes in collaboration with Human Resources
Assist the Provost in advancing institutional priorities and strategic initiatives.
Supporting the implementation and monitoring of the University Strategic Plan within Academic Affairs
Collaborating with campus partners to expand high-impact practices, including internships, undergraduate research, and experiential learning opportunities
Serving as liaison with enrollment and marketing units to support academic recruitment and program visibility
Provide oversight for operational resources and administrative processes within Academic Affairs.
Monitoring budgets related to faculty development, travel, and academic initiatives
Reviewing workload, overload, and stipend reporting processes
Overseeing graduate assistant assignments connected to the School of Graduate Studies
Supporting operational coordination for academic units such as CETL, the Honors Program, Undergraduate Research initiatives, and related academic support areas
Managing facilities requests and academic operations related to the Charlotte campus
Contribute to institutional governance and leadership initiatives.
Serving on institutional and Academic Affairs committees
Supporting academic ceremonies and university events as a representative of the Provost
Managing special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the Provost