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Vacancy Type SAAO Tier II Is Internal Transfer Only No Working Title Vice Provost Salary Range Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience. Position Number 00001369 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., and some nights and weekends Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Department 093001 - McKimmon Ctr-Ext & Cont Ed/NCR Department McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education Job City & State Raleigh, NC Primary Function of Organizational Unit

NC State Continuing Education serves the public, the non-traditional student, and the academic community of NC State by facilitating access to University knowledge and resources and alternative methods of knowledge transfer; specifically to support non-credit programs provided by the University for non-degree seeking students.

The McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education (MCE&CE) serves as a gateway to the vast intellectual and technical resources at NC State University. MCE&CE has continually evolved to meet the educational needs of individuals, organizations, governmental agencies, and corporations. For more than 90 years, MCE&CE has proudly carried on the tradition of public service first established by Jane S. McKimmon, a pioneer in the field of continuing education.

Essential Job Duties

The Vice Provost for Continuing Education provides strategic leadership for and coordination of the university’s non-credit continuing education programs and offerings. This includes tracking and reporting of all non-credit education programs across the university. The overarching goal for NC State Continuing Education is to serve the public, the non-traditional student, and the academic community of NC State by facilitating access to University knowledge and resources and alternative methods of knowledge transfer; specifically to support non-credit programs provided by the University for non-degree seeking students. The Vice Provost advocates for and facilitates partnerships with units across the University that serve non-traditional students and/or offer non-credit programs. Additionally, the Vice Provost is delegated the responsibility to report all University CEU and non-credit activities to the University of North Carolina System Office.

The Vice Provost for Continuing Education also serves as the executive director of the McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education. In this role, the position is responsible for the Center’s program development and administration; oversight of the management of Center operations and facilities; coordinating with other University units in the delivery and documentation of non-credit educational activity; and serving as liaison with potential client groups. The works collaboratively with academic units across the university and college levels to provide strategic direction for NC State’s non-credit continuing education programs and offerings in alignment with the university strategic plan. This includes, but is not limited to:

-Working with college and department extension programs to provide a more seamless and coherent presence for the various non-credit continuing education offerings across the campus, including providing services for colleges and departments to support efficiency and effectiveness of non-credit programming across the campus.
-Working collaboratively with the Office of Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications to adapt tools, technologies, and teaching methods developed for online delivery of credit programs to support online delivery to a non-credit audience.
-Working collaboratively with the Office of Outreach and Engagement to address opportunities to serve the public with a combination of continuing education program and outreach and engagement activities.
- Lead in developing strategies and infrastructure to meet the professional development and continuing education needs across North Carolina in alignment with NC State’s mission and unique areas of strength, facilitating extended and meaningful engagement.
- Provide dynamic and visionary leadership and overall management of the eight units of the McKimmon Center for Extension and Continuing Education as a primarily self-supported, customer responsive organization characterized by high-quality standards, good business practices, and sound fiscal policies. This includes administrative oversight of the functions and activities relating to the division, supervising established programs and related receipts accounts, state appropriated budgets and personnel.
- Seek and develop strategic partnerships, linkages, and collaboration across organizational boundaries that stimulate multi-disciplinary activities and strengthen the continuum between teaching, research and knowledge/technology transfer.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituents.
- Identify ways to stimulate and support faculty participation in outreach and continuing education activities and work to strengthen faculty recognition and rewards for extension and engagement activities.
- Assume a lead role with respect to the collection, assimilation and reporting of University-wide noncredit instructional and participant data; responsible for the Continuing Education Unit (CEU) approval process and records, ensuring compliance with NC State University CEU standards.

The Vice Provost must demonstrate the highest level of executive leadership in driving the future direction, promotion, and advancement of NC State’s Continuing Education. Expectations of this leadership include the following characteristics:

-Ability to formulate, communicate, and build consensus for an organizational vision.
-Record of success in establishing and expanding effective relationships with multiple constituencies.
-Ability to cultivate partnerships with NC State colleges, divisions, and community leaders to expand and strengthen programs.
-Ability to establish strategic alliances to increase opportunities for engagement and expand shared initiatives within the University and throughout the region.
-Demonstrated commitment to diversity; experience developing effective connections with diverse communities.
-Demonstrated competency at the national level through engagement in scholarly activities and/or leadership within professional organizations.

Other Work/Responsibilities Minimum Education/Experience

-Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field of study.
-Minimum of five years of senior leadership experience.
-Demonstrated success in leading and expanding educational, revenue-generating enterprises.

Departmental Required Skills

Must have demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of educational program administration, strategic planning, program evaluation and assessment, staff development, budgeting and fiscal accountability, personnel supervision, contracts and grants acquisition and management, relationship building, and the design and delivery of innovative noncredit professional development programs addressing targeted needs.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

-Earned doctorate in a relevant field of study.
-Creative capacity to innovate opportunities for non-degree seeking students and community learners seeking professional advancement and credentials for career development.
-Knowledge of financial management in an environment where program revenues must cover both direct and indirect costs of program delivery.
-Experience in managing complex financial systems, including acquisition and management of funded projects.
-Understanding of emerging technologies used for the delivery and support of educational programs.
-Experience in fundraising and advancement initiatives to provide ongoing support for various projects and programs.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Special Instructions Job Open Date 01/30/2019 Anticipated Closing Date Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies? No Proposed Hire Date AA/EOE

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified at www.wes.org. Degree must be obtained prior to start date.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Question

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Application Materials Required Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Contact Information for References

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