Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education
- Employer
- University of South Carolina
- Location
- Columbia
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
The Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Education reports to the Dean of the Graduate School within the Office of the Provost. The Associate Vice Provost serves as a visionary, strategic, and collaborative leader who advances excellence in graduate education through innovation, operational effectiveness, and student success. This position provides leadership for university-wide graduate education initiatives during a period of growth, transformation, and achievement at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to an exceptional student experience.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor's degree in a job-related field and at least 12 years of job-related experience, including some prior management experience. Typically reports to a VP.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced understanding of Graduate Education and enrollment management within Higher Education.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Demonstrated ability to advise senior leadership on complex strategic initiatives, organizational design, and policy matters. Proven success leading and collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders within complex organizations. Strong leadership, judgment, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate programs and projects while providing strategic solutions to organizational challenges. Exercises a high level of discretion and sound decision-making. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Job Duties Strategic Planning (20%)
In partnership with the Dean of the Graduate School and the Provost, the Associate Vice Provost: Identifies, develops, and implements strategic priorities for graduate education. Collaborates with the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Analytics (OIRAA) to develop reports, dashboards, and data-informed decision-making tools that support graduate education goals. Works with academic deans, associate deans, and graduate program directors to identify and address operational and administrative barriers to graduate student success. Provides escalation support for complex issues affecting graduate programs and students. Monitors national trends, emerging issues, and best practices in graduate education to inform institutional strategy and policy. Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Business Process Transformation (20%) Leads efforts to modernize and enhance Graduate School operations through process improvement and organizational innovation. Identifies opportunities to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and service quality across Graduate School functions. Partners with university stakeholders to leverage enterprise technologies, data systems, and operational infrastructure. Enhances the graduate student and graduate program experience across the full lifecycle, from recruitment and admission through degree completion and graduation. Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
20
Operational Leadership and Student Success (35%)
Provides executive oversight of Graduate School operations, including but not limited to: Graduate admissions and enrollment services. Graduate student fellowships, assistantships, scholarships, and grant programs. Graduate student professional and career development initiatives. Academic policy implementation, degree progress monitoring, and curriculum compliance. Graduation certification and commencement-related activities, including doctoral hooding ceremonies. Training, support, and engagement for graduate program directors and graduate faculty leaders. Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
35
Staffing and Budget Management (15%) Provides leadership and supervision for a team of approximately 25 staff members. Oversees an annual operating budget of approximately $2.45 million. Regularly evaluates organizational structure, staffing assignments, and resource allocation to align with the strategic priorities of the Dean and Provost. Partners with the Graduate School Business Manager to ensure sound fiscal stewardship, compliance with university policies, and effective human resource management. Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
15
Leadership and University Service (10%) Serves as a key leader in graduate education governance and decision-making. Provides leadership and support for the Graduate Council, Assistant and Associate Graduate Deans Council, Graduate Directors Council, and other graduate education advisory bodies. Represents the Graduate School on university committees, task forces, and strategic initiatives. Builds collaborative partnerships across academic and administrative units to advance institutional goals related to graduate education and student success. Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
To apply, please visit https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/209910
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Working at University of South Carolina
With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.
The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.
Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.
By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.
Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.
In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.
South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.
The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.
South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years.
The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.
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