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Senior Vice Provost, Academic Affairs (003061)
Office of the Provost
Exempt, Regular, Full-time, Grade K
University of Maryland University College (UMUC), the award-winning global university with more than 92,000 students around the world, seeks an experienced leader to serve as our Senior Vice Provost, Academic Affairs. UMUC is a comprehensive public university with a primary mission devoted to serving adult learners wherever they are. Over the past decade, the University has successfully integrated online technologies with its delivery of face-to-face programs, courses, and services, surpassing 100,000 online enrollments.
The Senior Vice Provost will assist the Provost in leading this unique worldwide academic enterprise. As a key member of the senior academic team, the Senior Vice Provost is directly responsible for the administration of academic support operations that include: Information and Library Services, Instructional Services, International Programs, Center for Intellectual Property, and Student Affairs.
Most importantly, the Senior Vice Provost will support an institution-wide strategy for building a strong learning outcomes assessment program that will be a model for others. The Senior Vice Provost will serve as an academic chief of staff, collaborating with the heads of UMUC academic affairs units on issues related to academic policy, academic quality, research, faculty recruitment and training, shared governance, and infrastructure. The Senior Vice Provost will work closely with the Provost to grow strong relationships at local, state, and national levels with other universities and institutions, higher education oversight agencies, and accrediting bodies.
An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited university; a minimum of (10) years experience in higher education administration; (7) to (10) years teaching experience; excellent verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills are required. Seasoned experience or leadership in adult continuing higher education, learning outcomes assessment, research, quantitative analysis, and grants authoring are preferred. Qualified candidates will be required to demonstrate their ability to mobilize others to fulfill the vision; develop workable implementation plans, communicate changes effectively build commitment and overcome resistance; develop and adapt strategies to achieve organizational goals; and review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives. Salary is commensurate with experience. Position is available immediately.
Please visit: http://www.umuc.edu/employ.shtml for complete instructions for applying for this position. All submissions should include a cover letter and résumé. UMUC offers an excellent benefits package to include tuition remission, a minimum of 28 days of leave, as well as a range of insurance options. For detailed information, please visit:
Review of applications will begin on November 20, 2009.
The position will remain open until filled.
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