Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The Division of Academic Affairs provides leadership in developing and maintaining quality academic programs and support services that contribute to the achievement of the university's mission. The division strives to be recognized as a student-centered university with emphasis on excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarly activities; commitment to total student development; and outstanding service and engagement with local, regional, national and global communities.

The Provost will be responsible for:

Providing administrative leadership and represent the Division to external and internal stakeholders;

Serving as a member of the Chancellor's executive team and assist the Chancellor and senior managers in achieving priority institutional objectives identified in the University's Strategic Plan;

Leading efforts to ensure compliance with university, state, and discipline specific accreditation requirements and standards;

Maintaining ongoing SACS compliance and specialized accreditations for all areas under supervision and compile documentation and data relating to these efforts;

Administering the Division's budget and other allocated funds and resources to achieve its mission, goals and objectives

Providing visionary leadership and management of the academic units of the University. Oversee and guide the implementation of annual operational plans for the Division

Overseeing the systematic and routine assessment of all academic programs and services to measure and plan continuous improvement

Coordinating strategic planning regarding recruitment, retention, technology infrastructures, resource allocation and operational efficiency;

Providing leadership for dual enrollment partnerships with local and regional community colleges;

Spearheading and supporting collaborations/ partnerships with businesses, industry and public/ private organizations;

Spearheading the development, assessment and implementation of academic and student policies, programs and services;

Providing leadership in preparation for commencements and other academic convocations and assemblies;

Representing the Chancellor in official capacities as requested performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Chancellor.

Administrative leadership experience including program planning, budget management and faculty development; effective organizational structures and practices to facilitate institutional effectiveness;

Experience in evaluating personnel, program assessment and improvement, and advancing a stimulating and supportive environment for teaching, research, creative performance, scholarship and service;

Experience in leading strategic change both within and outside a university setting to meet organizational goals; leading people toward an organization's vision, mission, and goals; demonstrating business acumen in managing human, financial, and information resources strategically; and experience in building coalitions internally and with state agencies, other government and organizations to achieve common goals; proven shared governance ability in the spirit of academic cooperation;

Possess knowledge of current educational methods, curricula, policies, issues and procedures; effective interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to modeling high standards of ethics, continual learning, and actions that meet public needs and interest; working in support of the Chancellor's vision, direct the transformation of academic programs with faculty engagement; motivate academic environmental change to optimize efficiency and effectiveness;

Possess knowledge and use of instructional technology in a higher education environment; familiarity with administrative procedures and shared decision-making practices in college and university settings.

HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a CV/ Resume and cover letter via: https://bit.ly/ECSUProvost. Confidential review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Elizabeth City State University has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Scott Murray, director of executive search and leadership programs at sfmurray@northcarolina.edu

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.