Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

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rAbout This Role:

Kansas State University (K-State) is a comprehensive research,
land-grant institution serving students, learners, and the people of
Kansas, the nation and the world. Located in Manhattan, Kansas, the
mission of K-State is to foster excellent teaching, research and service
that develop a highly skilled and educated citizenry necessary to
advancing the wellbeing of Kansas, the nation and the international
community. The university embraces an inclusive community, encourages
engagement and is committed to the discovery of knowledge, the education
of undergraduate and graduate students and improvement in the quality of
life and standard of living of those we serve.

In September 2023, the university launched Next-Gen K-State, a new
university strategic plan that charts a bold future for leading the
nation as a next-generation land-grant university. One of the key areas
of focus for this plan involves the growth of the academic enterprise
and increasing enrollment to serve an expansive learning population,
with supporting strategies and related strategic imperatives throughout
the plan.

Job Purpose

K-State is seeking an experienced leader to fill the role of Assistant
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. Reporting directly to the Vice
Provost for Academic Innovation and Affairs, this new position will be
responsible for driving academic excellence through program development
and review and monitoring the academic portfolio and curricula across
the university. The position coordinates the advancement of current
programs, and the development of new programs and curricula. This
position coordinates academic policies across the university with a
focus on integration of best practices and establishing a standard
approach to program assessment and evaluation. This role supports
ongoing coordination with the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), the
external governing body for the university.

For more information about this opportunity, position expectations, and
the local community view the [executive
profile.](https://apptrkr.com/getredirect.php?id=5710800&targetURL=https://www.k-state.edu/academic-affairs/about/searches/avpaa/KState-AVPAA-LeadershipProfile.pdf)

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed
on employer premises or designated assignment location.

What Youll Need to Succeed:

Educational Requirements:

– A doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited institution.

Required Qualifications/Competencies:

– University teaching experience.
– 7 years of relevant administrative experience
– Demonstrated success supporting and motivating faculty in a
university environment.
– Demonstrated success in engaging in the student experience (e.g.,
student success, student initiatives, inclusive excellence).
– A record of distinguished academic achievement that satisfies the
requirements for the rank of tenured Professor in one of the
universitys academic departments.
– Proven leadership and strong management skills including the ability
to manage and prioritize multiple activities.
– Demonstrated ability to plan, develop, oversee, and assess strategic
activities involving academic programs.
– Able to build strong working relationships and partnerships with
academic leaders and stakeholders across a large, complex, and
diverse university.
– Experience engaging in shared governance in academic affairs.
– Knowledgeable about the types of stakeholders and stakeholder groups
that comprise large public, land-grant, very high research
post-secondary educat on institutions.
– Excellent oral and written communication skills.
– Outstanding organizational, solution-seeking, management, and
decision-making skills.
– Demonstrated ability to exercise judgment, discretion, and
sensitivity to confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

– Experience as an academic department head or advising and supporting
academic affairs at a university, college, or departmental level.
– Experience using a variety of data sources to support strategic
decision making in academic affairs. Proven ability to be adaptable
to changing conditions and be comfortable with the ambiguity that
accompanies varied types of credit and noncredit learning in a large
public university

Other Requirements:

– Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
at the time of employment.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae or resume

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1. Cover letter

References will be asked for and contacted when named an on-campus
finalist.

Screening of Applications Begins:

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