Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE invites applications for the position of:
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor


SALARY: Not Displayed
 
OPENING DATE: 02/16/12
 
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
 

POSITION SUMMARY:
Pima Community College invites nominations and applications for the position of Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor.  Open until Filled.  First Review:  March 19, 2012

The Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor is the chief academic officer and instructional leader for the College and acts as the Chancellor in his/her absence.  The position directly reports to the Chancellor and works closely with executive officers and the instructional leaders at the six campuses.

The Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor is responsible for providing vision and leadership in advancing the academic mission and implementing the instructional strategic objectives of the College.  Responsibilities include:
• Promotes excellence in all aspects of academic programming
• Facilitates curriculum development and assessment of learning outcomes and proposes more efficient academic-related institutional operations
• Provides leadership and oversight of academic programs and services to include:
- Enrollment management
- Faculty standards
- Curriculum and articulation services
- Library services
- Admissions, records, and registration
- Financial aid
• Provides leadership in the development, enhancement, and review of academic policies and programs
• Ensures academic programs comply with governing rules and regulations and accreditation guidelines
• Oversees the allocation and management of resources for academic affairs and the allocation of faculty positions

The Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor is expected to provide leadership within the community, as well as at the state and national level.


About Pima Community College:
Tucson is a multicultural, southwestern city with more than 1 million people.  It is renowned for its rich heritage and superb weather. The city, which is surrounded by four mountain ranges, is located in a desert valley in Southeastern Arizona at an elevation of 2,400 feet.

Pima Community College opens its doors to more than 75,000 credit and non-credit students each year. Six campuses offer university-transfer programs, as well as occupational, developmental, general education, corporate training, and community education courses. Classes are offered at all campuses and approximately 100 other off-campus locations. Additional College facts may be found at Quick Facts.

Besides traditional class structuring, the College meets the needs of students by offering evening, weekend, year-round, telecommunication, and accelerated courses of instruction.  Since service to our students is our highest priority, employees can expect to participate in innovative methods and flexible scheduling in keeping with the College's vision "to provide access to learning without the limits of time, place or distance."  Additional information about the College may be found at http://www.pima.edu.
 
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Providing overall academic leadership to the College
• Providing leadership in College planning, particularly in academic matters
• Providing overall leadership in the College's enrollment management program and promoting it as an active college-wide process that establishes, implements, and evaluates an overall plan for attracting and educating students from pre-enrollment through the attainment of their educational goals
• Aligning course programming with student needs
• Providing stewardship for the general education program and academic advising
• Forging partnerships with other educational institutions, community organizations, and private/public entities
• Providing high-level assistance to the Chancellor and Board of Governors
• Coordinate the development and administration of the budget for assigned functions
• Represent the College to the community and outside organizations to promote the College
 
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• A doctorate in an academic discipline is preferred
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in an academic discipline is required and four years executive administrative and academic experience
• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying


The successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Be an academic leader, a skilled and effective decision-maker, and a person of known integrity, sound judgment, and proven leadership ability
• Demonstrate the ability to manage a complex academic organization and to work effectively with colleagues throughout the College
• Possess the ability to evaluate academic programs, assess learning outcomes, and lead the accreditation process
• Demonstrate commitment to the use of technology and information systems to support teaching and learning
• Have knowledge of fiscal management within higher education including establishing budgets and resource allocation
• Have experience with a broad range of disciplines and interdisciplinary programs
• Possess skills in evaluating employee capabilities
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Have experience with development and administration of grants within an institutional setting
• Possess teaching experience at the college and/or university level

Applicants who meet the requirements will be evaluated on their possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and attributes that have been identified as important to successful performance in the position.  Evaluation will be based on a review of written application materials, interview results and/or other job-related assessment activities. 

Open until Filled.  First Review:  March 19, 2012
 
DIRECTIONS FOR APPLYING AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Attach only the documents listed below:
• A current and comprehensive resume/vitae that accounts for and describes all gaps in employment
• A letter of interest, not to exceed four (4) pages, outlining your qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience related to this position, as well as the strengths you would bring to this position
• Attach unofficial copies of transcripts (legible front and back) for all post-secondary degrees cited in your application.  If selected to move forward to interview, Human Resources must receive official transcripts prior to a final interview

NOTE:  See the "Add Attachment(s)" section of the online application near the bottom, right of the screen

If you experience any difficulties with the attachments, please call 1.888.neo.gov1 extension 201 (1.888.636.4681 ext. 201) for technical assistance


For additional information, please contact our search consultant: Angela Provart, President, Pauly Group, Inc.; 2921 Greenbriar Drive, Suite D; Springfield, Illinois 62704.  Telephone: 217-241-5400.  E-mail: aprovart@paulygroup.com.  Fax: 217-241-5401.

All applications will be considered confidential and references will not be contacted without the express permission of the candidate.  Employment is contingent on approval by the College's Board of Governors.


Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer


Applicant Recruiting Conducted by Pauly Group, Inc

APPLICATIONS FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.pima.edu/pima-jobs/index.html

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
4905 E. Broadway Blvd. Bldg D. Suite 102
Tucson, AZ  85709
520-206-4624
humres@pima.edu


 

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