Senior Vice Provost

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Senior Vice Provost

Administration - Faculty

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The Office of the Provost is the central administrative unit that supports all entities within the divisions of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Research & Engagement. The Office embraces shared governance and works in an open and transparent manner, fostering a collaborative environment where institutionally minded colleagues strive to advance each other’s work. We engage thoughtfully and collegially across all divisions of the University and represent the institution effectively to external partners. Our central purpose is to provide administrative leadership that facilitates the success of all UNCG faculty, staff, and students, while strengthening human capital in the Triad, state, and beyond by promoting excellence in research, creative activities, and educational programming that addresses societal needs.

The Senior Vice Provost serves as a key member of the Provost’s team, providing effective oversight of discrete functions, leading strategic initiatives, and providing advice to the Provost on a wide range of academic issues. This role is essential for enhancing the quality and effectiveness of the institution’s academic offerings and ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

• Candidates must possess an earned terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant field and five years of demonstrated success in higher education in a role that involves significant faculty personnel and budget administration responsibilities. Required knowledge of and experience with faculty promotion and tenure processes and criteria may be satisfied by the candidate’s successful attainment of promotion and tenure or through work in an administrative capacity supporting the unit or institutional tenure process.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of current trends in higher education, university leadership, academic program development and assessment, accreditation, faculty assignments and workload expectations in public research institutions, faculty personnel administration, faculty development, promotion and tenure practices, budgeting, and resource management.
• Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment. Demonstrated personal and professional judgment and integrity.
• Vision: Proven ability to think strategically and lead initiatives that enhance academic quality and student success.
• Commitment: Candidates must demonstrate commitment to UNCG’s institutional values as well as personal conscientiousness, accountability, an embrace of shared governance, and self-motivation to ensure their own job success and that of the functions they supervise. The ideal candidate must also be dedicated to the success of all members of the University community, including the success of the Office of the Provost in contributing to the fulfillment of the University’s mission.

Preferred experience includes at least eight years of experience in academic administration, with at least five years of leadership responsibility at the level of academic department head/chair or higher.

Only internal applicants will be considered

Commensurate with experience.

Office of the Provost - 10101

11/05/2024

Yes

1.000

Permanent

12

Exempt

30%

Strategic Leadership and Support

Collaborate with the Provost and other academic leaders to undertake special academic initiatives, as assigned, and develop and implement strategies that enhance the academic mission of the institution. This responsibility will include independent efforts as well as leadership of committees, task forces, and other working groups. When designated, the Senior Vice Provost will serve in the Provost’s absence and represent the Provost to internal and external constituencies, as appropriate.

25%

Supervision of Functions

Provide direct management supervision for the leadership of the following offices:

• Academic Resources
• Assessment, Accreditation, and Academic Program Planning
• Faculty Personnel Services

10%

Academic Program Oversight

With expertise provided by the Office of Assessment, Accreditation, and Academic Program Planning, oversee the development, approval, assessment, and continuous improvement of academic programs across all departments and schools, in compliance with UNCG curricular processes, UNC System requirements, and accreditation standards.

10%

Policy Development

As assigned, lead the formulation and implementation of academic policies and procedures that support institutional goals and compliance with UNCG, UNC System, and Board of Governors requirements

10%

Resource Management

In cooperation with the Office of Academic Resources, manage budgets and other resources related to the Office of the Provost, ensuring effective allocation and utilization. Provide regular status reports to the Provost and complete budget-related projects and planning efforts as assigned.

5%

Faculty Affairs Processes and Reporting

As facilitated by the Office of Faculty Personnel Services, ensure timely appointment, reappointment, annual review, promotion, tenure, post-tenure review, and related processes and reporting for faculty. Working with deans, department/school leadership, Human Resources, General Counsel, Title IX Coordinator, and/or other relevant offices, explore and resolve faculty personnel matters via formal or informal processes, as appropriate.

5%

Data Analysis

Utilize data to inform decision-making processes across a broad array of goals and functions.

5%

Collaboration

Foster partnerships with faculty, academic departments, colleges/schools, other divisions of the University, and external stakeholders.

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