Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The Company is in search of a Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs to serve as its chief academic officer. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, dedicated to the mission of the institution. Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership for the academic enterprise, overseeing a significant academic budget, and advancing excellence in teaching, learning, research, and academic support. The role also involves shaping institutional direction, aligning priorities and resources, and fostering innovation. The Provost will be a key member of the Executive Cabinet, partnering across divisions to ensure the academic enterprise is in line with institutional goals related to student success, workforce readiness, and research growth. Applicants must have an earned doctorate or terminal degree, a distinguished record in academia, and a minimum of 5 years' progressive academic administrative leadership experience. Required qualifications include a strong commitment to student success, experience in academic budgeting, and a proven track record in academic planning and curriculum innovation. Preferred qualifications encompass experience at a land-grant or research-intensive institution, effective leadership in faculty recruitment and retention, and a background in aligning academic programs with workforce demands. The ideal candidate will also have experience in securing external funding for academic and research programs and a demonstrated ability to lead change and build consensus in dynamic environments.