Provost & Vice President Academic Affairs

Position: Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Position Title:Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Location:Big Rapids (Main Campus) Department:

31000 - Academic Affairs

Advertised Salary:$265,000 - $270,000 Salary commensurate with qualifications. Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.

Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans

FLSA:Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time:Full-Time Union Group:N/A Term of Position:12 Month At Will/Just Cause:At Will Summary of Position:The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) serves as the chief academic officer of Ferris State University (FSU) and provides leadership in promoting and accomplishing the mission of the University. The VPAA is involved with all aspects of FSU in the oversight, development, coordination, and implementation of academic goals, programs and educational policies;

is leader and an advocate of faculty and students; promotes a collegial atmosphere in the University community; encourages shared governance, academic freedom, academic responsibility and academic innovation; prepares budget recommendations; reports to the President and is a member of the President's executive team; collaborates and coordinates with the team of Vice Presidents to lead and advise all aspects of the institution including enrollment.
The Provost and Vice President Is responsible for the following areas:

* College of Arts, Sciences and Education

* College of Business

* College of Engineering Technology

* College of Health Professions

* Kendall College of Art and Design

* Michigan College of Optometry

* College of Pharmacy

* University College

* Extended and International Operations (Corporate and Professional Development, Graduate Studies, Statewide, Online, International Programs)

* Ferris State University Charter Schools

* Curriculum, Assessment and Accreditation

* Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Position Type:Staff Required Education:The ideal candidate will hold an earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution and have the ability to obtain tenure status at Ferris State University and bring a distinguished academic background to the university. Required Work Experience:The candidate will have senior level experience in academic administration; competent in higher education regional accreditation;

strong interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated leadership skills, and the ability to develop a shared academic vision through a collaborative process; high level of personal integrity; demonstrated competence in strategic planning, budget administration, and performance management; a commitment to the principles and practices of collegial governance and consensus building; ability to lead the development of new approaches for the most effective use of innovation in education including current technology trends.

Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:

• Office Environment
• Driving

Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered:
* Experience with leadership in a unionized academic organization;

* College/university classroom experience;

* Robust knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues in higher education, including enrollment management, access, accreditation, and assessment;

* Demonstrated ability to manage a complex academic organization, work effectively with diverse constituencies, and manage change;

* Success in cultivating and expanding community partnerships, alumni affairs, and university fundraising;

* Experience with institutional or academic unit-level accreditation processes;

* Strong skills in academic program planning for both traditional and non-traditional students;

* Record of accomplishments in recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty, staff, and students;

* Experience with shared governance and collective bargaining agreements;

* Demonstrated ability to lead academic and educational programs with measurable accomplishments;

* Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies;

* Ability to interact with a broad range of public settings; a consistent, collegial, and transparent leadership style;

* Ability to think strategically, to prioritize effectively, and to act decisively;

* Strong skills to academic program planning for both traditional and non-traditional students. Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
* Committed to academic excellence, program review, policy development, and academic program planning.

* Build on current strengths by continuing to develop the quality and depth of faculty and staff.

* Utilize exceptional budget and financial management skills, including awareness of the near-term interdependencies and long-term implications of financial decisions while using University resources wisely and in a financially strategic manner.

* Guide and assist Academic Affairs leadership in managing, hiring and structuring their organizational resources to function effectively, including in the hiring, promotion,…