Vice Provost Academic and Community Engagement

Position: Vice Provost for Academic and Community Engagement
Position Information

Classification Title Vice Provost FLSA Faculty Rank Administrative Faculty Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate degree (master's or doctorate) in education, leadership, or a related field.

Position Summary

The Vice Provost of Academic and Community Engagement will provide strategic direction to advance a thriving campus community for faculty, staff, students, and visitors to the University of Georgia and serve as an advisor to the president and provost on best practices. This position plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing both long-term and short-term strategies that foster a welcoming environment, thereby strengthening recruitment, retention, and the overall success of students and employees.

This position will also provide leadership for efforts to develop and support faculty and staff for professional growth opportunities and expanded contributions to the academic environment. This individual will work as a close collaborator and advisor to the vice presidents, deans, department heads and other university leaders.

The Vice Provost of Academic and Community Engagement is responsible for the oversight of the Office of Academic and Community Engagement as well as Faculty Leadership Development. Both offices report directly to this position, ensuring alignment of their activities with institutional goals related to belonging and inclusive excellence.

Additional Requirements

Internal faculty would retain their current rank and tenure status at the time of appointment. If the Vice Provost is tenured, that will continue to be held within the appropriate academic department independently of their service in this administrative position

Internal Staff or non-tenured faculty will be appointed as a non-tenure track Admin A faculty member.

External applicants will be evaluated for faculty status based on their experience and qualifications, and are subject to approval by the Provost, President and the faculty in the department in which tenure is held (if applicable).

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

* Demonstrated evidence of leadership development and community building in higher education.

* Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

* Ability to build consensus and foster collaborative relationships across diverse campus constituencies.

* Prior success managing teams and overseeing multiple programs or offices.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? Yes Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead campus-wide initiatives to foster community and engagement across the university.

* Develop and execute strategies to enhance the…