Provost Position Profile

 

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) is a proud member of the University of Arkansas System. The University of Arkansas System is comprised of land-grant research institutions, a teaching hospital, seven community colleges, two schools of law, a presidential school, a residential math, science and arts high school, a collaborative change institute, and an online university, as well as divisions of agriculture, archaeology, and criminal justice. These entities exhibit unmatched economic and social impact across the state by providing numerous academic and professional opportunities. Below you will find the details for this leadership opportunity currently available at UA-PTC including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Chancellor

Summary of Job Duties:

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs. University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College mission is to “provide access to high-quality education that promotes student learning and enables individuals to develop to their fullest potential.” The Provost is expected to have a leading role in helping the institution fulfill its mission.

We are seeking an individual who has a deep portfolio, current and historical knowledge of academic affairs and trends, high energy, and strong communication skills. The successful candidate must demonstrate they are prolific in the national and state trends influencing higher education and ways to assure UA-PTC can successfully compete in the current environment. The candidate must demonstrate a range of understanding and experience related to the value of postsecondary education. Above all else, the Provost must be committed to the mission of a comprehensive public community college in the metro area of Little Rock, the capital city of Arkansas, and the region.

Working collaboratively with senior leadership, the Provost reports directly to the Chancellor and serves as the Chief Academic Officer for the main campus in North Little Rock and multiple locations. These locations include, but are not limited to the I-30 South Location, North Little Rock Aviation, Business and Industry Center, and others. The next Provost will provide leadership for three Schools and four units:

• School of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
• School of Technical and Professional Studies
• School of Science, Math, and Allied Health
• Recruitment, Admissions, and Financial Aid
• Student Affairs
• Library
• Institutional Research

The Provost provides vital, creative, and adaptable vision and leadership for all academic divisions, departments, and programs and the services that support them. A high level of collaboration, a commitment to teamwork, and exceptional listening and communication skills are critical. The ideal candidate must demonstrate evidence of progressive leadership, strong financial acumen, and ability to implement and manage change with positive results.

Qualifications:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Chief Academic Officer
• Provide overall stewardship and leadership of current academic programs, program development, enrollment management, student development, and campus culture
• Working with UA-PTC leadership and faculty, expand, develop, and/or launch new academic programs to align with enrollment planning and learner needs
• Oversee ongoing program review and assessment to ensure the quality of academic delivery to build and enhance the image and accountability of UA-PTC’s programs
• Support and mentor six Deans, one Director, and a pipeline of students from recruitment to graduation and employment or transfer
• Support and promote UA-PTC’s mission, vision, and values to all faculty, staff, students, and the community at large
• Provide leadership for all relevant areas of UA-PTC’s strategic plan
• Serve as a member of the Chancellor’s Executive Council and provide academic leadership to position UA-PTC for a strong and prominent future in postsecondary education in Arkansas and regionally
• Oversee and manage the academic affairs budget in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer
• Assure compliance with all accreditation standards, including the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and specialized accrediting bodies (nursing, education, etc.)
• Serve as the HLC Accreditation Liaison Officer
• Assure compliance with all Arkansas Division of Higher Education’s (ADHE) policies
• Serves as the ADHE liaison
• Build, implement, and oversee a rigorous policy framework for academic and student affairs
• Serve as a chief advocate for the faculty and for all academic issues for the administration
• Supervise and provide leadership to the Schools and Units’ leadership team
• Represents the college at community activities by actively participating in community organizations, which support and strengthen the college programs and activities
• Represents the Chancellor as needed at local, state, and national levels
• Develop a continuous improvement professional development plan for faculty, staff, and academic administrators.
• Work closely with the K-12 system in Arkansas to build a seamless pathway into higher education options at UA-PTC
• Build upon any existing programs tailored for traditional and non-traditional age learners, and develop new options for working students and those seeking continuing education and lifelong learning
• Support and promote an active student life on all campuses to enhance the academic environment and increase student retention
• Challenge leadership, faculty, and staff to implement and support credit, non-credit, and workforce education and training in ways to advance a transformational academic agenda for UA-PTC’s learners
• Provides leadership in furthering UA-PTC’s commitment to veterans, first generation, underserved, and academically underprepared students
• Uses data to make informed decisions
• Leads campus-wide shared governance and chairs the College Council
• Facilitates, when needed, grant writing and administration
• Participates and plays significant role in commencement, convocation, and other ceremonies
• Works closely with Chief Information Officer to facilitate learning management systems, software/hardware purchases, student information systems, campus digital literacy, and other technology infrastructure systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree or graduating with terminal degree prior to starting provost position from an accredited institution
• At least five (5) years of increasingly successful administrative leadership at the level of a dean, vice president, or an equivalent level of responsibility. Demonstrated administrative leadership includes financial management and hiring, developing, and retaining talent with diverse skills and perspectives resulting in cohesive and high-functioning teams with measurable successes
• At least five (5) years of full-time successful teaching experience in an accredited institution of higher education
• At least two (2) years of experience working with the Higher Learning Commission (or another institutional accreditor recognized by the USDOE) and/or programmatic accreditation
• Demonstrated commitment to veterans, first generation, underserved, and academically underprepared students
• Ability to articulate the value of a postsecondary education
• Experience working with shared governance committees and faculty and staff senates
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of federal education law such as Higher Education Authorization Act, Perkins V, FERPA and/or Title IX
• Strategic planning, research, and evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of experience leading an accreditation self-study and site visit
• Evidence of excellent financial and human resource management skills
• Evidence of commitment to teaching, service, workforce development, economic development, and community service
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and maintain collegial relationships
• Evidence of commitment to collaboration and transparency
• Evidence of effective collaboration with diverse internal and external constituencies
• Fostering innovation in instructional design and delivery
• Knowledge of student information systems, learning management systems, data security, and/or enterprise resource planning
• Experience with student information systems and/or enterprise resource planning conversion
• Grant writing and/or administration experience
• Experience with a comprehensive institution that includes multiple off-campus location.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Financial Credit Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College (UA-PTC) is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check and/or a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving

Benefits Eligible:

Yes