Reporting to the President, the Provost assumes as the academic leader for the University and maintains a primary focus on students and the faculty.
Leads and supports the faculty in their development of a curriculum of excellence and a dynamic environment for a learning community engaged in scholarly inquiry that addresses the needs of a diverse student body; promotes the highest levels of student engagement and supports faculty work that increases student engagement; assumes the responsibility for the mission for preparing graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world; and assumes the responsibility for providing guidance in the development of university-wide strategic plans and then assumes responsibility for implementation of plans regarding academic affairs.
Provides overall leadership and direction to all areas of the division of Academic Affairs, including the Office of the Dean of the Faculty and the five schools, the General Studies Program, the Office for Student Success, the Office of Academic Quality, Research, the Graduate School and Graduate Admissions, the Center for Continuing and Online Education, the Office of the Library and Archives, and the Office for International Affairs.
Provides leadership and vision to Deans, all other Academic Affairs unit administrators, faculty and staff; supports curriculum and program development, advances teaching and learning, promotes research and other scholarly activity, and provide overall academic leadership to the University; charts new directions for programs, research, and services at all levels; and supports the mission of the University by establishing major long-range initiatives that match Gallaudet strategic plans.
Assures that academic affairs offers degrees, programs, and educational credentials that serve learners across the lifespan (Priority One of the Gallaudet Promise) and attracts students to Gallaudet University; maintains focus on overall enrollment and both undergraduate and graduate retention, to ensure the university meets its goals in these areas; and encourages innovation to increase enrollment and enhance retention and graduation rates.
Serves as a member of the President’s executive team and works collaboratively with executive team members in conceptualizing, developing, and implementing strategic plans, program reviews and accreditation; and provides high level counsel to the President.
Reviews and follows policies regarding the approval of all academic programs and curricula; and assures that all programming efforts are geared toward the attainment of academic excellence and that curricular offerings at all graduation levels meet the needs of our students.
Participates and oversees the development and implementation of an institutional research agenda that reflect the institution’s unique responsibility and commitment to encourage and support research and scholarship that benefits the deaf and hard of hearing population on campus, across the United States, and internationally.
Represents the interests of the division of Academic Affairs to the Board of Trustees; and works with the President to respond to questions or concerns of Board members.
Supports the advancement of technology, particularly in the areas of classroom and on-line instruction, student administration, and information sharing.
Works closely in partnership with the Deans and faculty, through the Faculty Senate and individually, in the spirit of shared governance to foster an environment in which academic freedom thrives; attends and/or collaborates with faculty committees as appropriate; and works closely with individual staff within and outside of Academic Affairs, and with the Staff Council as appropriate.
Works closely with the Director of Placemaking, the Chief Operating Officer, and the President in planning for and administrating Creativity Way and the Knowledge Studios.
Plans and administers a balanced budget; manages staffing levels to assure that they reflect enrollment, allocated positions, and other appropriate considerations; ensures all other spending is within allocations; and operates if needed in an era of constrained and reduced budgets.
Provides for the effective implementation and administration of the Faculty Guidelines and the Administration and Operations Manual including ensuring that policies and procedures related to tenure, promotion, hiring and other personnel actions for faculty and staff in Academic Affairs are conducted with attention to transparency, fairness, and diversity.
Establishes plans of work and reviews performance for Deans and other senior Academic Affairs administrators.
Promotes cross-divisional collaboration throughout the University in order to use resources more effectively and increase inter- and cross-disciplinary curricula and scholarship.
Participates in the University’s fundraising efforts.
Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace; and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
Serves as a mandatory Title IX reporter; and takes annual Title IX training as part of the compliance effort.
Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications (When the candidate’s resume meets these qualifications, it will be screened in):
A terminal degree (e.g, Ph.D, Ed.D, AUD, or MFA).
A minimum of six years of professional experience in educational administration.
Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
Preferred Qualifications (While not required, it is an advantage for what the position needs.):
College or University teaching experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Qualities that will help the incumbent be more successful in the position):
Strong knowledge of educational practices and trends in higher education.
Strong knowledge of the unique educational needs of people who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Strong ability to communicate in a bilingual environment using American Sign Language and English.
Strong commitment to shared governance and demonstrates tireless effort on behalf of students, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated understanding of diversity issues at the student, faculty, and staff levels with a commitment to ensuring our values of diversity and inclusivity as a multicultural organization.
Demonstrates evidence of successful organizational management and communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to create consensus and unify constituent groups.
Demonstrates visionary leadership and distinguished scholarship.
Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Other Important Information
This position is expected to report to work on campus. However, there may be opportunities for a hybrid work schedule based on performance and the needs of the department or the University.
All employees are expected to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the booster). They also will be required to submit their vaccination record within the first week of employment. If they cannot be fully vaccinated, they may apply for a medical or religious exemption.
The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.
FLSA Exempt Status?
Yes
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