Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

University of Louisiana Monroe•La, LA

About The Position

The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the University's chief academic officer. The role is responsible for maintaining academic integrity and ensuring that Academic Affairs policies and procedures comply with federal and state requirements, University of Louisiana System policies, and Board of Regents requirements. The Provost oversees academic programs and student support services, leads academic planning and policy development, and supports excellence in teaching, research or professional activity, and service. The position also represents the University in system, community, public, and legislative settings and performs the President's responsibilities when the President is unable.

Requirements

Terminal degree from an accredited university.
Record of scholarship commensurate with that of a tenured full professor in a discipline at ULM.
At least five years of substantial senior administrative experience in higher education as a dean or equivalent, or higher.
Vision, integrity, creativity, energy, and acumen.
Collegial, collaborative, and diplomatic approach.
Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Provost or Vice President.

Responsibilities

Serve as chief academic officer and oversee academic programs and student support services.
Oversee the functioning of the University Colleges, Graduate Student Services, Honors Program, and Office of Academic Affairs.
Establish academic policies, oversee reviews of academic units, and lead strategic planning for Academic Affairs, including a comprehensive academic master plan.
Coordinate with the President and other Vice Presidents to develop annual operating and capital outlay budgets for submission to the University of Louisiana System, Board of Regents, and Louisiana Legislature.
Ensure the quality and integrity of academic programs, including program and accreditation reviews, annual reports for new degree programs to supervisory boards, and curriculum development.
Evaluate tenure and promotion candidates and ensure decisions follow approved guidelines.
Manage budgets and allocate funds for academic, co-curricular, and support units within Academic Affairs.
Enforce policies and rules of the University, the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, and the Louisiana Board of Regents.
Adjudicate policies and procedures in the Faculty and Student Handbooks.
Oversee and coordinate reaffirmation efforts required by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Guide programmatic accreditations and connect accreditation efforts to the University's mission and strategic plan.
Encourage and support excellence in teaching, research or professional activity, and service.
Maintain community, public, and legislative relations for the benefit of the University.
Assist with University development activities, including public and private fundraising.
Work with the University of Louisiana System and the Louisiana Board of Regents on System and University activities.
Foster a positive climate within academic and student support units and support effective communication and interaction among units.
Support working relationships with community and technical colleges, particularly Delta Community College, and other Louisiana school systems.
Represent the University in speaking engagements and public appearances on and off campus.
Represent the University on the Council of Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs, advising the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors and System staff.
Represent the University in a leadership capacity for community organizations and activities.
Perform the President's responsibilities when the President is unable and perform other job-related duties as assigned by the President.