Senior Vice President for Academic Life & Learning & Provost

The Company seeks a collaborative, mission-driven academic leader to serve as Senior Vice President for Academic Life and Learning and Provost. As chief academic officer, this leader will guide implementation of the strategic plan, advancing academic excellence, student success, faculty work, experiential learning, and institutional innovation. A key responsibility is shaping and launching a health sciences initiative, while ensuring new programs respond to workforce needs and align with the institution’s mission. The role also calls for building trust, strengthening communication, navigating shared governance, and bringing the community together around a shared vision. Candidates should bring substantial senior academic leadership experience and a record of advancing academic quality, innovation, and institutional strategy. They should understand the enduring value of liberal arts education and be able to communicate its relevance in a changing world. Strong skills in collaboration, relationship-building, strategic planning, and change leadership are essential, along with the ability to balance institutional traditions with growth and new initiatives. A relevant advanced degree and a record of scholarly or professional achievement are expected.