Associate Provost of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Lesley University•Cambridge, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lesley University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Associate Provost of Mental Health and Wellbeing on a full-time, twelve-month basis. Reporting directly to the Vice Provost of Mental Health and Wellbeing, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in planning, organizing, and managing the administration of programs within the Mental Health and Wellbeing domain. The Associate Provost will provide guidance and leadership to faculty members, fostering a cohesive and collaborative environment to achieve the university's strategic goals. Collaborating closely with the Vice Provost and other administrators, the incumbent will actively promote and implement university policies and procedures, advocating for the programs' interests and needs within the framework of the Vice Provost's office. This position is integral to the academic leadership team, ensuring that academic programs not only meet high standards of quality but are also compelling in the marketplace and financially sustainable. The Associate Provost will contribute significantly to Lesley University's commitment to mental health and wellbeing, playing a key role in shaping and advancing these critical programs within the institution.

Requirements

Ph.D. in a discipline represented among the Mental Health and Wellbeing graduate programs (Counseling or Clinical Psychology, Expressive Therapies, or related fields).
Professional licensure and clinical experience as a mental health counselor, psychologist, or related licensed mental health professional required.
Excellent leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in academic administration.
Demonstrated ability to work with faculty members and administrative colleagues in an academic leadership role.
Evidence of creativity in supporting and developing academic programs.
Understanding of the interplay between academic and institutional priorities, resource requirements, and budget planning.
Demonstrated ability to use data and assessment evidence to inform academic planning, program evaluation, and strategic decision-making.
Graduate teaching and advising experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with accreditation, clinical training oversight, and state/national licensure requirements relevant to graduate mental health professions strongly preferred.
Experience in partnership development between academic institutions and neighboring organizations will be an asset.

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, and managing the administration of programs within the Mental Health and Wellbeing domain.
Providing guidance and leadership to faculty members.
Fostering a cohesive and collaborative environment to achieve the university's strategic goals.
Actively promoting and implementing university policies and procedures.
Advocating for the programs' interests and needs within the framework of the Vice Provost's office.
Ensuring that academic programs meet high standards of quality, are compelling in the marketplace, and are financially sustainable.
Contributing significantly to Lesley University's commitment to mental health and wellbeing.
Shaping and advancing critical programs within the institution.