Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Middlesex Community College Job Posting:
Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Middlesex Community College (MCC) is seeking a visionary

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairsto join the College's leadership team. This leader will become part of a strong, mission-driven institution that is deeply committed to equitable student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. MCC is well-positioned for the future and welcomes innovative, collaborative, and student-centered administrators who are excited to help shape the next era of the College to apply to this exceptional opportunity.

Founded in 1970, MCC is a dynamic, student-centered institution dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that transforms lives and strengthens the economic and cultural vitality of the communities that we serve. We prepare learners of all backgrounds for meaningful careers, continued education, and lifelong learning through a mission grounded in academic excellence, innovation, and equity.

MCC recently achieved a highly successful NECHE reaccreditation, with our 10-year comprehensive evaluation affirming the College's institutional strengths,academic rigor, and strategic direction. This accomplishment reflects the dedication of our faculty and staff and reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement andexemplaryeducational quality.

The College is currently in the process of revisions to its strategic planto align with the Community Vibrancy Framework and renewed workforce emphasis.

A hallmark of MCC is our leadership in career-integrated learning, connecting students with real-world experiences through employer partnerships, experiential learning, work-based opportunities, and academic pathways closely aligned with industry needs. These programs position students for long-term success in a rapidly evolving workforce. With campuses in Bedford and Lowell, and a robust and expanding portfolio of online and hybrid learning options, MCC serves a diverse student population andmeaningfullycontributes to the vibrancy and cultural richness of the region.

The College has a strong partnership with nationally recognized, Achieving the Dream (ATD), and actively works to implement the Community Vibrancy Framework which fosters inclusion, belonging, and engagement for students ensuring that educational gains translate into real-world economic and social benefits for the entire community.

Looking ahead, MCC is advancing a Facilities Master Plandesigned to modernize learning spaces, enhance student-centered environments, and support the next generation of academic and workforce programs. This work represents an important part of our vision for a future-forward institution that meets the evolving needs of our students and our region.

MCC is home to dedicated, collaborative, and mission-driven faculty and staff who value innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to transforming students' lives. We invite strong, forward-thinking leaders to apply for this position and join our community to contribute to the continued excellence and impact of Middlesex Community College.

Title: Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Reports to: President of Middlesex Community College

Date: December 15, 2025

General

Summary:

The Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as the College's Chief Academic Officer, responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and strategic direction of all academic programs. Consistent with MCC's Strategic Plan, this leader advances a mission-centered academic portfolio that is equitable, innovative, workforce-responsive, and deeply aligned with the educational and economic needs of the communities the College serves.

This position provides oversight for K-16 partnerships, dual enrollment, career-integrated learning, apprenticeships, learn-and-earn pathways, and academic integration of artificial intelligence, all of which have become essential components of the College's academic strategy. The Provost also leads the Grants Office, ensuring that externally funded initiatives advance academic quality, workforce alignment, and student success.

• Provide vision and leadership for a comprehensive academic affairs division aligned with the College's strategic directions.
• Guide academic planning that responds to the learning needs of the College's increasingly diverse student body, including efforts associated with the College's emerging HSI and AANAPISI status.
• Lead the creation and implementation of the Academic Master Plan, ensuring that academic programs remain rigorous, equitable, and responsive to evolving student and workforce needs.
• Use assessment and institutional research data, consistent with NECHE standards, to inform continuous academic improvement and educational effectiveness.
• Administer collective bargaining…