Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

About 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.

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Worksite Options:

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

What You’ll 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 university’s 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 education 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 

1. Cover letter 

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

Screening of Applications Begins:

For best consideration, November 8, 2024.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$150,000-$180,000