Associate Provost for Academic Innovation and Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education

Associate Provost for Academic Innovation and Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please upload all documents using the online system as well as providing contact information for three (3) professional references. Your application materials, particularly your cover letter, should address how your background and experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications for the position.

Official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 12, 2024.

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number N01091

Classification Title Manager E2

Working Title Associate Provost for Academic Innovation and Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education

Employee Group Manager

Bargaining Unit Management

Location Main Campus

Department Office of the Provost

Pay Rate Salary is commensurate with experience

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and serving as a member of Provost’s Council and the Academic Affairs leadership team, the Associate Provost for Academic Innovation ( APAI ) has primary responsibility for providing leadership and vision to the Academic Affairs division in the identification and development of innovative new programs (including degree programs, certificates, and professional development credentials), as well as opportunities to enhance existing programming. This position will involve significant interaction with external stakeholders and community partners, particularly industry and state and local governments. The APAI represents Academic Affairs on appropriate committees and activities with the colleges, other University offices, the State System, and various external organizations and government areas within the scope of related Academic Affairs financial management and planning responsibilities.

As Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education ( DGCE ), this position will involve leadership of Graduate Council, along with oversight of Graduate Assistantships and coordination with Graduate Admissions. DGCE will also explore and coordinate opportunities for continuing education (both credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing) and degree completion. The individual in this role will be expected to work closely with the College Deans to coordinate academic advising and scheduling for new and continuing graduate and continuing education students (including degree completion).

The APAI / DGCE exercises judgment and discretion in reference to university matters and must be able to represent the office and university with internal and external constituencies including the industry partners, PASSHE , Federal, regional, and local government agencies, accrediting and professional associations, and others as appropriate. The APAI / DGCE must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of labor market analysis, program initiation and development, and academic budgeting.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate from an accredited institution

Five years of higher education administrative experience

Ability to function independently

Ability to work collaboratively and productively with administrators, faculty, and staff.

A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Ability to develop innovative degree and nondegree programs, certificates, and credentials, including continuing education and distance learning

Experience in leadership of graduate programming

Ability to develop and manage relationships between academic and external partners

Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including a presentation

Preferred Qualifications

Experience implementing distance education curricula

Experience developing innovative degree programs certificates and credentials

Experience developing industry partnerships, relationships with government agencies and non-profit organizations

Experience with developing and overseeing Continuing Education Programs

Experience with growing enrollment in graduate and/or degree completion programs

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer

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Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please upload all documents using the online system as well as providing contact information for three (3) professional references. Your application materials, particularly your cover letter, should address how your background and experiences align with the required and preferred qualifications for the position.

Official transcripts will be required prior to employment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by November 12, 2024.