Campus Provost

Collin College•Plano, TX

18d•$191,923 - $230,308

About The Position

The Campus Provost provides vision, leadership, and oversight for academic programming, student enrollment and success, workforce and continuing education initiatives, facilities and safety, community partnerships, budget development, staff/faculty leadership, and alignment to the district’s mission and strategic plan. This results-oriented leader ensures a welcoming, student-centered environment; fosters academic excellence and innovation; and cultivates high-performing, faculty-friendly teams. The provost works extensively through influence—coordinating with Student and Enrollment Services, facilities, police, housing, Communications, and other centrally reporting units—to ensure seamless service and a strong sense of campus community. While the Plano and Wylie campuses are both integral parts of Collin College, each has a distinct identity: Plano is a large, mature campus with long-serving faculty, on-campus housing, athletics, and a deep history in the district. Wylie is a newer, rapidly growing campus with significant facilities expansion underway, including a major CTE (Career and Technical Education) building and new program development. Provosts are expected to be a highly visible leaders on their campuses, building trust, supporting faculty, honoring campus culture, and ensuring a cohesive sense of community aligned with district expectations.

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible higher education executive administrative experience
Teaching experience at the college level
Demonstrated experience leading complex academic or student services operations
Experience in supervising senior leaders (deans/directors) and managing cross-functional teams
Experience in developing and managing budgets in a large, multifaceted institution.
Demonstrated commitment to student success, academic excellence, and equitable outcomes

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multicampus/complex college system
Experience leading community engagement, workforce partnerships, and/or dual credit initiatives
Demonstrated success in implementing institution-wide initiatives across multiple divisions
Experience with facilities planning, emergency management, and campus operations.
Experience navigating regional or specialized accreditation processes
Evidence of collaborative leadership with faculty, staff, and external partners
Strong record of building campus culture and developing leaders
Collaborative spirit and the ability to build consensus
Strategic, innovative, and forward-thinking decision-making – “students first – no excuses”
High emotional intelligence and relationship credibility
Strong communication, listening, and problem-solving ability
Integrity, humility, and a commitment to Collin College’s core values
Ability to thrive in a fast-growing, dynamic, and complex environment
Ability to navigate ambiguous or evolving situations

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary communication link between the Executive Leadership Team and their assigned campus, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned across Academic Affairs, Student and Enrollment Services, and operations
Build strong, collaborative relationships with deans, Student and Enrollment Services, HR, Facilities, Police, IT, and other essential units to bridge dotted-line structures.
Foster a solution-oriented, “students first—no excuses” environment that supports faculty, celebrates staff, and emphasizes teamwork
Cultivate faculty trust by being present, approachable, transparent, and responsive to feedback
Provide direct oversight of campus facilities and grounds, including daily walkthroughs to ensure safety, accessibility, and aesthetic excellence
Oversee campus events, conference center use, and community rentals; ensure compliance with policies, guidelines for voting locations, and student expression
Partner with Safety and Emergency Management and campus police to coordinate emergency preparedness and act as the campus incident lead during crises
Coordinate closely with Facilities staff on renovations, new construction, and transitions to new buildings and projects
Support faculty where faculty are empowered with strong resources, development opportunities, and collaborative partnerships
Work with deans to anticipate growth and plan staffing and scheduling—critical at both Plano (high volume) and Wylie (rapid expansion)
Engage with employers, chambers, ISDs (Independent School Districts), and economic development partners to understand workforce needs and connect faculty to industry conversations relevant to their campus
Represent the campus in community forums and ensure campus initiatives align with district priorities
Represent the campus in city, chamber, ISD, and community forums where participation aligns with program development, dual credit, and/or strategic community partnerships
Serve as a member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team in shaping and executing collegewide strategic and master plans
Advance a cohesive, values-driven campus culture that embraces student success, accountability, service excellence, collaboration, creativity, innovation, and equity
Promote operational consistency across campuses by working closely with fellow provosts, vice presidents, and deans
Provide leadership for academic programs across academic transfer, workforce, and continuing education
Guide program planning, evaluation, scheduling, and expansion to meet workforce needs, community demands, and enrollment goals
Support integrated pathways, dual credit operations, and districtwide scheduling in partnership with academic and student affairs leaders
Oversee day-to-day campus operations, including Student and Enrollment Services, library operations, information center, technology, Facilities, Campus Police, and emergency preparedness
Foster a safe, welcoming, and comprehensive learning environment
Lead campus signature events, community events, and designated political or governmental activities
Provide supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for deans, associate deans, directors, and assigned leadership
Offer structured feedback for campus operations roles, including facilities, technology, and police leadership
Cultivate strong internal relationships and collaborative practices across divisions
Develop, recommend, and manage campus budgets aligned to strategic and operational priorities
Oversee technology planning, facilities operations, renewal and replacement, construction, and campus project management in partnership with appropriate vice presidents
Build alliances with business, economic development, K12 partners, higher education institutions, governmental entities, and community organizations
Advance the visibility and reputation of the assigned campus(es) and Collin College as a whole
Collaborates with the Senior Vice President of Student and Community Engagement to develop and implement marketing strategies that promote campus programs, facilities, and signature initiatives
Ensure adherence to institutional policies, SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) standards, state and federal requirements, and program-level accreditation requirements