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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Deputy Provost to join our team at National Louis University. The successful candidate will serve as a high-level administrator in the Provost's Office and university, providing strategic leadership and support to academic programs and initiatives.

• Institutional Collaboration and External Relations: Represent the Provost in various internal and external committees, meetings, and events, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and promoting the university's mission and values.
• Accreditation and Quality Assurance: Oversee the institution's accreditation processes and compliance with external quality assurance standards, ensuring the highest level of academic excellence.
• Policy Development and Compliance: Participate in the development and revision of academic policies, procedures, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with university goals and regulatory requirements.
• Special Projects and Initiatives: Undertake special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Provost, driving innovation and improvement in academic programs and services.
• Academic Planning and Development: Assist in the development and implementation of academic strategic plans, ensuring alignment with university goals and objectives.
• Student Success and Support: Collaborate with student affairs and academic support units to enhance student success and retention, promoting a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Instructional Quality: Establish mechanisms to monitor and evaluate instructional quality on an ongoing basis, ensuring the highest level of academic excellence.
• Personnel Management and Development: Provide leadership and guidance to assigned direct reports, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Doctorate Degree, required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in academic leadership roles
• At least 5 years of experience providing strategic direction and managing complex academic operations
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with academic program quality and accreditation
• Demonstrated experience in organizational management and budgeting
• Experience leading and working with faculty on a range of issues
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, writing and verbal skills
• Communication/Interpersonal: Communicates effectively and appropriately
• Entrepreneurial Orientation: Takes an active role in identifying new business opportunities
• Responsive to Change: Adapts and thrives in times of change
• Strategic Thinking: Can analyze organizational strengths and weaknesses
• Leadership: Articulates a vision that others choose to follow
• Organizational Awareness: Understands the internal climate of the organization
• Relationship Building/Networking: Builds rapport and develops alliances with a broad range of people