Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Position Title: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Department: Office of the Provost - District Office

Salary Rate: Band 11 - $ 112,200 - $148,700

Benefits: Summary

Closed Date: March 14, 2025, 5:00 PM Arizona Time

Position Summary:

As a key member of the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor’s team and through a shared governance framework, the Vice Provost supports Academic Affairs in the achievement of the academic and college- wide mission and vision of Pima Community College leading to the success of all learners. The Office of the Provost is responsible for the integrity and success of the following areas: curriculum, assessment, program viability, continuous quality improvement (CQI), dual enrollment, faculty affairs and development, the Teaching & Learning Center, faculty qualifications, faculty services and resource centers, PimaOnline, all academic programs and divisions (Deans), accreditation, Guided Pathways, and college-wide scheduling.

The Vice Provost supervises Academic Deans, serves as a key faculty liaison, and assists the Provost in monitoring the success of academic programs and ensuring they meet the highest standards of excellence throughout the College and supports all initiatives originating from the Provost’s Office. This administrator works on behalf of the Provost and in coordination with the Provost’s Leadership Team to support, monitor, and lead activity on projects, initiatives, and decisions within Academic Affairs, as well as to position Academic Affairs to work cross-functionally successfully and collaboratively with all other units including Workforce and Student Affairs. As appropriate, the Vice Provost represents the Office of the Provost at meetings, presentations, and forums across the College and with external stakeholders. In addition to specific initiatives, the Vice Provost will contribute to the academic transformation of the College in accordance with the adopted and forthcoming Education Master Plan, Facilities Master Plan, and Strategic Plan.

The incumbent expected start date July 1, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors the progress of strategic initiatives; discusses project milestones with the Provost’s direct reports and other project leaders; and tracks progress. Serves as a coordinator on behalf of the Provost in ensuring that momentum is maintained once projects are initiated
• Provides operational oversight for college-wide curriculum, which includes (but not limited to) the following: The Guided Pathways college- wide initiative; The Integration of Pathways and the DegreeWorks college-wide task force; The College Curriculum Council; The General Education Committee; and The Academic Standards Committee
• Directly supervises academic deans, instructional staff, faculty and adjunct faculty
• Collaborates and coordinates with PimaOnline leadership and staff
• Collaborates and coordinates with the Workforce Development & Innovation Area in integrating emerging credentials and skill- based models with traditional academic offerings, including noncredit and adult basic education programming
• Collaborates and coordinates with the Student Affairs Division to ensure a No Wrong Door approach to student services programming and support
• Builds strong collaborative relationships with other units on campus, including with other deans, enrollment services, administration and finance and others to develop, enhance, and expand self-support programs
• Collaborates with the Workforce Development & Innovation Area to seek opportunities to expand engagement with community and business partners and oversee the development
• of partnerships to provide career development opportunities
• Identifies, develops, and refines academic action plans; monitors key metrics; and assists in the decision-making for academic functions
• Contributes to the transformation of the Provost’s Office operations and effective collaboration with major units in and out of the Provost’s Office, specifically Workforce Development & Innovation Area, PimaOnline, and Student Affairs, that is focused on student success and
• is aligned with the mission of the College, and adds value and flexibility
• Ensures project plans are in keeping with the mission and operational initiatives of the College
• Represents the Provost at meetings or events as appropriate; conducts meetings and responds to questions; follows-up with administrators, staff, faculty, and community; assists in creating multiple cross-functional committees throughout the College; follows-up with team members regarding tasks; and ensures accountability of others in initiative tasks
• Monitors workflow and evaluates processes, methods, and procedures. Leads efforts to identify and implement processes and systems with the goal of improved service and cost effectiveness crucial to the academic success of the College
• Engages in a program of professional improvement in order to remain current in the area of responsibility
• Serves on a variety of internal and external task forces and committees

Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in an academic discipline, higher education administration or closely related field and
• Ten years of related experience and
• Evidence of progressively responsible experience as an academic administrator demonstrating the ability to lead and manage complex academic unit(s) and an understanding of higher education and the role of the community college

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will be accepted

Preferred Requirements:

• Doctorate degree
• Six plus years of related experience with supervisory experience

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation
• Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory and managerial principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of monitoring and evaluating employees
• Demonstrated success with program outcomes and faculty engagement in a shared governance framework
• Knowledge and skill in strategic planning
• Knowledge and skill in project management
• Knowledge and skill in program development
• Knowledge and skill in basic business practices
• Working knowledge and skill with current technology trends and applications
• Ability to organize work and balance multiple priorities
• Ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, and procedures
• Knowledge of academic development principles
• Knowledge of higher education administration principles
• Knowledge of working with a diverse community, such as K-12 partners, universities, businesses, and industries
• Knowledge of a research principles
• Proven ability for interpreting and applying procedures and policies
• Proven ability for developing reports and proposals
• Knowledge of a principles, practices, and techniques of developing, delivering, and evaluating educational programs
• Demonstrated skills in excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication with outstanding listening skills to interacting with co-workers, supervisor, and the general public

Additional Competencies

• Ability to work effectively with leadership and faculty across a wide range of academic and business operations in a shared governance context
• Flexibility and intercultural competence with a work style that is collegial, approachable, and accessible on campuses and in the community
• Demonstrated commitment to creating and sustaining an inclusive and respectful teaching, learning, and working environment that values a broad and diverse range of perspectives and experiences.
• Strong management skills with demonstrated competencies in successfully developing and implementing short- and long-term objectives; aligning resources with strategy; delegating effectively; and managing effective work processes
• An accomplished record in managing projects and promoting an environment of excellence, support, and satisfaction
• Commitment to being a role model of ethical behavior by consistently demonstrating the highest ethical standards and practices that includes being trustworthy, credible, and loyal as well as respectful of diverse views and opinions
• Ability to foster cohesion and a sense of working together for the good of the College
• Commitment to the effective use of resources within academic and administrative environments
• Workstyle that demonstrates coachability, confidence, self- motivation, self-direction, solutions-oriented, and resilience
• Proven ability to work under pressure to manage deadlines
• Ability to seek out, understand, and enable diverse viewpoints and approaches to achieve College goals