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Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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Position Number: 5608737
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Business - Finance

Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs - 34558 University Staff

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Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Office of the Chancellor

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

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:

At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer the following benefits:

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.
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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, a high research activity institution and one of four campuses in the University of Colorado system, has a broad range of degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences and professional programs in business, education, engineering, nursing and health sciences, and public service. 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:

As chief academic officer, articulate and promote teaching, learning, research, and creative works as the core of the university and campus development. Provide vision and leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating academic programs, including academic healthcare clinics and faculty clinical/professional practice.
Serve as the Chancellor's collaborative partner and advisor in leading the university and in the Chancellor's place when they are unavailable.
Allocate resources to support the high quality of UCCS' academic programs, teaching, research, creative works, and service. Foster excellence, grounded in ethical and sustainable practices in teaching, research/creative work, and service commitments of academic colleges, departments, library, and graduate school.
Lead initiatives and set examples that actively promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across all academic and administrative units. Ensure the campus environment supports and values individuals from diverse backgrounds, enhancing the university's commitment to civil dialogue and learning across differences in an inclusive community.
Actively seeks to remove barriers to innovation and sustainable growth in academic affairs and complementary initiatives across campus.
Promote student success and the learning environment by emphasizing collaboration between faculty and staff in curricular and co-curricular programs and student support services, ranging from wellness to academic support. Oversee and coordinate the integration of academic affairs with student affairs to ensure a holistic and seamless student experience.
Provide strategic leadership in cultivating and securing funding for research and creative works across various disciplines. Develop and promote a vision for expanding these activities to support the evolving academic landscape of the campus, advancing campus research and community engagement. Additionally, ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the research enterprise's administrative and operational support systems. This includes optimizing processes for managing sponsored projects, streamlining back-office functions, and addressing any systemic challenges that may hinder the growth and success of research initiatives.
Provide forward-thinking, innovative leadership to guide UCCS in the quickly changing environment of higher education, building on connections with our external community and internal stakeholders to help the institution evolve.
Collaborate effectively with provosts from the Boulder, Denver, and Anschutz campuses, CU System administrators, the Board of Regents, other Colorado colleges and universities, and the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.
Lead efforts to address the university's mission and challenges by effectively navigating and influencing budgetary, policy, and programmatic decisions and ensuring that shared governance principles are respected.
Recruit, develop, and promote top-quality, diverse tenure-track and Instructional, Research, and Clinical faculty, deans, and other academic leaders. Provide oversight of reappointment, promotions, tenure processes, annual evaluations, salary setting, and campus accreditation.
Work collaboratively and effectively with the Chancellor, other vice chancellors, deans, vice provosts, and faculty to formulate and implement long-range academic, student development, and financial plans, including fundraising priorities and strategies. Lead the development and administration of academic policies within a culture of true shared governance.
Oversee and strategically align a diverse range of academic units and offices, including but not limited to the Deans of the Colleges, the Office of the Provost, Undergraduate Education and Academic Planning, Research, Faculty Affairs, and Extended Studies & Academic Outreach, ensuring alignment and support across these critical academic and administrative units.
Consistently and transparently collaborate with the Faculty Assembly and the Faculty Assembly Executive Committee to ensure faculty are actively involved in key academic and strategic decisions, reinforcing the university's commitment to shared governance.
Lead the strategic realignment of faculty affairs resources to effectively support and empower faculty across all ranks.

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. A distinguished record of teaching, research/creative works, and service sufficient to warrant appointment and tenure at the rank of full professor within a college and department at UCCS.
Leadership Experience: A proven track record of at least three years of university administrative leadership at the dean level or higher or as the head of a central academic unit. A strong record in developing and supporting undergraduate education, research, creative works, and graduate education.
Commitment to Diversity: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, with a proven ability to lead by example and foster behaviors that support these values.
Strategic Vision and Governance: Demonstrated experience integrating financial and strategic planning, with a strong understanding and vision for interdisciplinary scholarship and learning. A deep understanding of the mission, challenges, and shared governance of public higher education, with experience in navigating budgetary and policy decisions at a strategic level.
Communication and Integrity: Evidence of strong organizational, analytical, leadership, and motivational skills, including the ability to elicit trust and confidence. An ethical leader committed to making principle-based decisions with integrity and transparency, with excellent communication (writing, public speaking, and listening) skills. An emotionally intelligent leader who can, with empathy, approachability, and inclusiveness, foster an environment where everyone feels valued and respected and ensure that all voices are heard.

All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexual misconduct, protected class nondiscrimination, and conflicts of interest in cases of amorous relationships policies, related retaliation, and compliance with accommodations regarding disability, pregnancy or related conditions, and religion. All employees are also designated as "responsible employees" and are required to report conduct prohibited under these policies, and student disclosures of pregnancy or related conditions directly to the OIE and to provide OIE's contact information to any student disclosing pregnancy or related conditions. More information is available at: Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity (uccs.edu).

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. The university reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the university's needs.
Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by 9/22/2024 will receive full consideration. However, this position is open until filled. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 34558). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. · Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s) Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume/CV includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume/CV. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. 3. Unofficial transcripts. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

Job Category: Executive

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40001 - Chancellors Office

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Date: Aug 28, 2024

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Andrew Archuleta Posting Contact Email: aarchul4@uccs.edu Position Number: 00420101