Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost

Marymount University • Lexington, MA

2d • $265,000 - $285,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost serves as Marymount’s Chief Academic Officer and a key member of the President’s Cabinet. This role is essential in shaping the university’s academic vision, fostering a culture of excellence, and advancing its mission to prepare workforce-ready students. Reporting directly to the President, the Provost provides executive leadership and strategic oversight for the university’s academic programs, faculty, and research efforts. The Provost collaborates with deans, faculty, and campus leaders to identify innovative curriculum and market-driven programs that are relevant to the region, promote academic innovation, enhance student success, and elevate Marymount’s national reputation for excellence and accessibility. This senior leader will oversee and support the academic mission of the University, fostering a collegial and innovative community built on trust, shared governance, and a commitment to the mission. Marymount’s academic enterprise includes three colleges and numerous schools and centers: College of Business, Innovation, Leadership & Technology (BILT), College of Health and Education, and College of Sciences and Humanities. Administrative areas within academic affairs include: Library and Learning Services; Academic Finance; Accreditation, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness; Student Health & Wellness; Registrar; Student Success and Support Services. The successful candidate must be tenured and possess the highest caliber of character, integrity, and trustworthiness, combined with vision, initiative, and energy to promote academic excellence and student success. Serving as a strategic advisor to the President and a visible advocate for faculty and academic life, the Provost will help steer Marymount through a period of significant growth—leading with purpose, innovation, and a steadfast dedication to student-centered learning.

Requirements

• Tenured with a doctorate (PhD) or terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• A distinguished record of academic achievement and leadership in higher education, typically at the dean or provost level.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible academic administrative experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience.
• At least 3 years in a Chair or Dean position.
• Excellent teaching record.
• Demonstrated success in leading academic innovation, managing complex budgets, and fostering collaborative teams.
• Commitment to shared governance, faculty development, and student-centered education.
• Highest caliber of character, integrity, and trustworthiness, combined with vision, initiative, and energy to promote academic excellence and student success.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing higher education.
• Experience with regional and program-specific accreditation.
• Familiarity with online and hybrid learning environments and educational technologies.
• Visionary, strategic thinker with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Transparent and collaborative leadership style.
• Commitment to academic excellence, integrity, and lifelong learning.
• Ability to build consensus and manage change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to building a strong and innovative learning environment for students that stresses academic quality, student engagement, experiential learning, and global perspectives.
• Oversee the top accreditations for all academic programs, including SACSCOC.
• Ability to lead a community with sensitivity through a time of significant growth and change.
• A nuanced understanding of student retention strategies, student academic support services, and assessment.
• Exceptional budgetary and financial management skills, and the ability to share financial information clearly and transparently.
• The ability to set high standards and inspire others is important.
• Recruit, develop, and support top-tier faculty.
• Improve academic programs that meet the needs of today’s students and future industries.
• Oversee the accreditation processes for all our academic programs, ensuring compliance with SACSCOC standards and with specialized accrediting bodies relevant to each discipline. This involves coordinating institutional efforts and aligning program outcomes with accreditation criteria across the board.

Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short/long term disability, EAP, credit union, a tuition remission program, contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, 457 plan, paid time off

What This Job Offers

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