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Rockford University invites applications and nominations for the
position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs who will bring visionary leadership, strategic
thinking, creative planning, and an effective management style to the University.
THE
OPPORTUNITY
The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is the senior administrative position that reports directly
to the President. This position provides vision, leadership, and management oversight to academic programs and services including all three
Colleges, the library, the Center for Learning Strategies, Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement, faculty development, Student Opportunity
Fund, the office of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness, and the office of the Registrar, which oversees advising and retention. The
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs should facilitate and enhance communication between faculty and administration; expand
opportunities for academic growth and relevance; and ensure compliance with various accrediting bodies, while fostering a creative, vibrant,
and inclusive experience for all University stakeholders.
In addition to direct reporting, the Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs will indirectly supervise the Library, the Center for Learning Strategies, the office of Assessment and Institutional
Effectiveness, the Office of the Registrar, and the Jane Addams Center for Civic Engagement.
Duties include:
- Appointed
by and reporting to the President, the Provost serves as a member of the President’s Executive Council and is responsible for the strategic
leadership of all academic programs and activities of the University. - Supervise, in consultation with the deans and chairs, all
academic colleges and departments of the University, both undergraduate and graduate. - Coordinate with faculty officers the
interaction and communication between the faculty and administration, and facilitate the operation of the faculty governance structure. - In alignment with faculty governance structure, recommend all full-time faculty and academic administrative appointments and make
recommendations concerning the reappointment, promotion, and tenure of faculty to the President. - Prepare, collaborate, and monitor,
in conjunction with the deans, chairs, and directors the annual operating budget of all academic areas of the University. - Serve as
the principal liaison with all accrediting agencies. - Serve as an ex-officio member of all faculty committees, except for the
Concerns & Liaisons, and Admission/Retention. - Serve as the administrative liaison to the Grow Committee of the Board of
Trustees.
THE REQUIREMENTS
- Experience – The Vice President for Academic Affairs should have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible
professional experience in higher education, with a minimum of three years’ experience in Academic leadership. A terminal degree is
required. - Knowledge – Understanding of and experience with current challenges and emerging issues in higher
education. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and handle a fast-paced environment is essential.
Must be self-driven and a strong team player/leader. Finally, strong verbal and written communication skills are essential with a clear
understanding of university policy, and confidentiality. - Problem Solving – The Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs must be detail orientated and possess strong leadership, judgment, managerial, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to evaluate situations and establish effective courses of action. - Professionalism – The Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs must be committed to the highest standard of professionalism, integrity, excellence, and diversity.
THE UNIVERSITY
Rockford University is a four-year, co-educational institution founded in 1847, offering undergraduate and graduate
degrees in traditional liberal arts and professional fields. Rockford offers approximately 80 majors, minors and concentrations, including the bachelor’s degree completion
program for a B.S. in Management Studies. Through their Graduate Studies department, degrees are extended to include the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), and a Master of Education (M.Ed.)
In addition to the
degree programs, Rockford University offers the following programs.
- Center for Learning Strategies-Learning center offering both remedial and
enrichment programs for children, teenagers, and adults - English as a Second Language (ESL)-Programming includes listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar components
for preparation of the TOEFL test
Rockford University is home to one of only 11 Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) chapters in Illinois, the most prestigious honor
society in the United States. Named by The Princeton Review as a Best Midwestern College and as a 2018 Best Midwest Regional University by
U.S. News and World Report, Rockford currently serves approximately 1,260 full-and part-time students.
An NCAA Division III institution, the university offers 12
intercollegiate varsity teams along with several junior varsity teams and participates in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference.
Approximately 33 percent of the university’s students participate in at least one intercollegiate sport. For more about Regent Athletics,
visit goregents.com.
To learn even more about
Rockford University and this opportunity please review the Position Profile. If
the direct link doesn’t work in this advertisement, please go to our website at https://eflassociates.cbiz.com/and click on Open Positions and Higher Education.
APPLICATION PROCESS
EFL Associates ( https://eflassociates.cbiz.com), an executive search firm, is assisting Rockford
University with its search for this important leadership position. All calls and inquiries should be made through the
search firm. Nominations and applications will be held in strict confidence and candidates will remain confidential until the final stage of
the search; at which time, the express permission of finalists will be obtained before making their candidacy public.
STEP
1: Complete a brief online application (2-3 minutes):
STEP
2: Send us your letter of interest and résumé or curriculum vitae:
- Send in PDF format
please - Send to [email protected]
- Email subject line should read – ” Rockford Univ –
Provost/VPAA Application“
KEY DATES
- Application deadline is
June 2, 2023 - Semi-finalist Interviews are tentatively scheduled for week of June 26, 2023
- Campus interviews are tentatively scheduled mid July 2023
- The desired start date is Fall 2023, but is
negotiable
CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRIES
Steve Waldron, JD
VP & Managing Director,
Higher Education Practice
816-945-5423 (direct)
Email: [email protected]
NOMINATIONS & APPLICATION QUESTIONS
If
you would like to provide a nomination, please email all pertinent information (name, email address and phone number of the nominee) to:
Edith Ketay
Project Manager, Higher Education Practice
816-841-4001 (direct)
Email: [email protected]