Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs - 34558
Office of the Chancellor
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. The work location for this position is on-site. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery--a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary/Pay Range: $240,000 - $290,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications.
Benefits at a Glance:
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.
- Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.
- Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
- Further Your Education: Avail nine waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
- Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
Summary
The Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer for the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for all academic programs and initiatives. As the senior member of the Chancellor's executive team, the Provost is responsible for ensuring the academic excellence of the university and fostering a culture of innovation that encourages growth and change. This role requires a dynamic leader who can advance the university's mission by guiding academic policy, enhancing faculty development, and overseeing curriculum and research initiatives. The Provost is also expected to collaborate effectively with other university leaders, engage with external partners, and represent the university at the highest levels to support its growth as a premier comprehensive regional research university.
UCCS seeks to provide unsurpassed, student-centered teaching and learning and outstanding research and creative work that serve our community, region, state, and nation as a premier comprehensive, regional research university. The campus, founded in 1965, enrolls approximately 10,500 students annually and offers 56 baccalaureate degree programs, 31 master's programs, and ten doctoral programs.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Articulate and promote teaching, learning, research, and creative works as the core of the university and campus development.
- Serve as the Chancellor's collaborative partner and advisor in leading the university.
- Allocate resources to support the high quality of UCCS' academic programs, teaching, research, creative works, and service.
- Lead initiatives that actively promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across all academic and administrative units.
- Promote student success by emphasizing collaboration between faculty and staff in curricular and co-curricular programs and student support services.
- Provide strategic leadership in cultivating and securing funding for research and creative works.
- Collaborate effectively with provosts from the Boulder, Denver, and Anschutz campuses and other stakeholders.
- Recruit, develop, and promote top-quality, diverse tenure-track and instructional faculty.
- Oversee and strategically align a diverse range of academic units and offices.
Tentative Search Timeline
- Priority will be given to applications submitted by: September 22, 2024. However, this position will be open until filled.
- Potential first-round interview dates: September 30, 2024 - October 2, 2024.
- Potential campus interview dates: November 11, 2024 - November 15, 2024.
- Potential start date: January 1, 2025.
Qualifications
- Educational Background: Earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution.
- Leadership Experience: A proven track record of at least three years of university administrative leadership at the dean level or higher.
- Commitment to Diversity: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Strategic Vision and Governance: Demonstrated experience integrating financial and strategic planning.
- Communication and Integrity: Evidence of strong organizational, analytical, leadership, and motivational skills.
Note: This job description outlines this role's general responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.
