Provost

University of Saint Joseph • West Hartford, CT

6d • $260,000 - $290,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Saint Joseph seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to provide vision and thoughtful oversight of all aspects of academic life at the University. At a pivotal moment in its history, USJ offers its next Provost the opportunity to help shape the future of a financially strong, mission-driven institution committed to academic excellence, professional preparation, and student success. Guided by USJ’s institutional positioning, “Educated to do well. Empowered to do good.,” the Provost will ensure that the University maintains high-quality academic programs consistent with its Mercy heritage and aligned with student demand and workforce needs; extend academic partnerships with regional healthcare, corporate, and social service entities; nurture positive and productive relationships among faculty, staff, and students; and be a visible presence in University life.

Requirements

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in academic administration.
• A record of teaching, scholarship, and service meriting appointment at the full professor level.
• An earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• A record as an academic administrator who has led significant programmatic growth.
• Experience with national and specialized accreditation, state licensure, and structured program review for non-accredited programs.
• Financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budget control.
• Experience in academic and overall strategic planning and the proven capacity to implement complex, time-sensitive projects and broad strategic initiatives.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and thoughtful oversight of all aspects of academic life at the University.
• Ensure high-quality academic programs consistent with the University’s Mercy heritage and aligned with student demand and workforce needs.
• Extend academic partnerships with regional healthcare, corporate, and social service entities.
• Nurture positive and productive relationships among faculty, staff, and students.
• Be a visible presence in University life.
• Lead significant programmatic growth and contribute to academic and overall strategic planning, including implementation of complex, time-sensitive projects and broad strategic initiatives.
• Exercise financial acumen and budget control.
• Oversee or support accreditation, state licensure, and structured program review.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Benefit-eligible employees may participate in the University’s health and welfare benefits program, including medical and dental insurance and retirement plan (403b) matching, subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree