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Director of Provost Initiatives

Employer: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Executive Administration Jobs: Provosts
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job Details

Department:

OEVCP - Provost Operating-501002

Career Area :

Academic Administration

Posting Open Date:

08/04/2022

Application Deadline:

08/18/2022

Open Until Filled:

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title:

Director of Provost Initiatives

Appointment Type:

EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

20048964

Vacancy ID:

NF0006171

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-Time Permanent

FTE:

Hours per week:

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$64,500 - $96,000

Proposed Start Date:

10/03/2022

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

As the University’s Chief Academic Officer, the Provost has broad responsibilities for advancing the education and research missions of the University. Among other responsibilities, the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (Office of the Provost) provides the leadership for UNC-CH’s strategic planning for academic programs. Through ongoing program review and assessment, planned curricular expansion, and personnel assessment, the Office of the Provost ensures the development and enhancement of high-quality baccalaureate, masters and doctoral-level programs.

Position Summary:

The Director of Provost Initiatives serves as a principal project manager for academic initiatives in the Office of the Provost and reports to the executive vice provost. Key accountabilities include project oversight and leadership, project management, administration and management and consultation. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating and communicating key initiatives involving the provost leadership team, deans and senior administrators. Working with the executive vice provost, deans and senior administrators, to lead campus-wide project oversight and implementation of new programs, policies, and initiatives through the Office of the Provost. Working collaboratively with university leadership to analyze key projects and establish necessary project plans, schedules, resources, reporting elements, and risk mitigation. Providing a wide range of administrative and project management tasks in support of the Office of the Provost. Leading and directing a broad range of Provost- sponsored institutional or divisional initiatives to successful on-time completion. Driving development of scope, budget, and resourcing of projects for success; identifying and facilitating resolution of risks and issues. Providing necessary infrastructure to track progress of a variety of short-and longer-term projects, and employing project management tools across departments to meet deadlines. Working with offices across the Office of the Provost and its subsidiary units and schools, provide overall project management on projects initiated within the University. Building and sustaining strong and effective relationships with administrative offices in support of the Office of the Provost.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or comparable background in independent academic or instructional activities, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. This experience may be related to the direction/oversight of programs that focus the academic and research resources of a higher education institution towards community or regional issues.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Five or more years of project management experience, preferably in higher education.
Demonstrated success within an academic enterprise, including successful collaborations with faculty, advancement professionals, and other administrators.
Demonstrated success in project management in the digital environment including complex scheduling and communications.
Prior experience in handling confidential materials.
Demonstrated project management skills such as ability to organize, take initiative, and operate independently with minimal direction
Experience with both process improvement concepts and projects.
Facility with data sharing, and demonstrated experience with data management
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Understanding of the strategic role of the Office of the Provost.
Highly developed degree of confidentiality, tact, judgment, and initiative.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a broad range of positions.
Ability to use influence and leadership to affect change, and foster a positive work environment. Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
Strong organizational and planning skills ability to track complex processes and create organizational systems that can be replicated.
Ability to juggle many tasks at once and willingness to reprioritize on short notice.
*Ability to deal with complex and varied situations and work collaboratively with departments throughout the University and community.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions:

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Organization

The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.

Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.

Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894

Total Student Enrollment: 30,011

Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States

Type of Institution: Public, four-year

Undergraduate Admission: 15,961

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039

Total Student Enrollment: 26,000

Faculty: 3,000

Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent

Faculty/student ratio: 1/14

Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.

Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.

Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400

Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.

Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!

Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu

Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu

Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.

Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career

Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.

Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.

Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci

The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad

The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors

Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.

UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.

UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.

Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.

Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm

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