Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater St. Louis, MO Area (On-site)
The Company is seeking a Vice Provost, Academic Affairs, to provide institution-wide executive leadership for academic programs, student pathways and success, academic administration, enrollment partnership, and global academic innovation. The role leads complex portfolios and initiatives, sets priorities and accountability, and serves as a senior advisor and designated representative to the Provost. Key responsibilities include aligning academic offerings with student needs and enrollment demand; overseeing academic records, registration, and related functions; and advancing student success, transfer pathways, global education, online learning, faculty development, and academic innovation. The Vice Provost also partners with academic and enrollment leaders, uses data to guide strategy and resource allocation, and drives organizational effectiveness and change. Candidates must hold a master’s degree and bring 12–15 or more years of progressively responsible higher-education leadership experience, including substantial senior-level leadership. They should have experience leading multiple academic functions and institution-wide initiatives, partnering with deans, faculty, shared governance, and enrollment teams, and advancing recruitment, enrollment growth, and student success. The role requires strength in academic administration, organizational change, data-informed decision-making, and translating assessments into strategic and operational improvements. Executive communication, sound judgment, agility, and the ability to build alignment across complex organizations are essential; experience in a global, multi-campus, or online higher-education environment is preferred.
Functions:
- Education/Academic Administration
- Strategy
About the Company
Internationally recognized private university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Age
employees
1001-5000