What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Provost position at St. John Fisher University?
Position Title
Associate Provost
Overview
St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master’s and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University’s residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, “Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge.” We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres—a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.
Job Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The Associate Provost serves in a senior administrative role and as a direct support to the Provost and may, at times, be asked to serve in place of the Provost.
The Associate Provost serves in a senior administrative role and as a direct support to the Provost and may, at times, be asked to serve in place of the Provost.
The Associate Provost provides strategic leadership in the provost office supporting both faculty and student success and serves as direct support to the provost and the overall goals of the office. The position provides specific leadership for institutional reporting, faculty professional development, sponsored and undergraduate research, Lavery Library, global education and oversees a coordinated approach to first year programming. This role involves collaborating with other university stakeholders to design and implement strategies to enhance the success of the institution, ensuring the quality of teaching and learning (including instructional and classroom technology), helping to conduct financial analysis for the academic affairs division, and developing reports through the Banner enterprise system.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Direction: Provide leadership and direction for several units within Academic Affairs: Institutional reporting; The DePeters Family Center for Innovation and Teaching Excellence; Lavery Library; Global Education; the Office of Sponsored Programs and Undergraduate Research; HEOP/TRIO/CSTEP
- Faculty Development: Design and implement professional development programs for faculty to enhance onboarding to Fisher; chair leadership; teaching, research, and service. Support faculty development initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Research Leadership: Promote and support research activities across the university, fostering a culture of inquiry and innovation. Provide oversight for research policies, funding, and compliance (including IRB).
- Study Abroad and Global Education: Oversee study abroad programs and global education initiatives. Collaborate with all partners to enhance global learning opportunities for students and faculty. Serve as PDSO for international students.
- Budget Management: Oversee the budget for the academic affairs office, ensuring effective management and alignment with university-wide financial goals. Collaborate with the Provost and other academic leaders to develop budget plans and provide budget analysis.
- Strategic Initiatives: Advance strategic initiatives to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, and address challenges and barriers to success.
- Communication and Collaboration: Organize and participate in meetings with university stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and Cabinet members. Contribute to academic leadership team meetings.
- Personnel Management: Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports, manage the process for contracts for part-time faculty, and serve as advisor to the provost.
Education / Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have the qualifications to be tenured in a department of the university.
- Experience teaching in a college or a university.
- Minimum three years of experience in an administrative capacity at a college or a university.
- Proficiency with the Banner system for budget analysis and reporting.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to provide leadership and direction to staff and faculty.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide array of university stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission of St. John Fisher University
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in faculty development, research leadership, budget management, and financial planning.
- Experience serving as a department chair.
Competencies / Skills
- Budget Planning and Analysis: Conduct budget reviews, and provide budget analyses to the Provost and other stakeholders.
- Reporting using Banner: Use the Banner system to generate and analyze various types of reports. Train and support staff, when necessary, to use the Banner system.
- Salary Administration: Manage the salary administration process for PT faculty, department chairs, and overload payments through the FLAC system.
- Excellent communication skills.
Supervision of Employees
Oversee various department heads including Assistant Provost, Director of Library, Director of Global Education, and AVP of Digital Learning.
Work Environment
Well-lighted, well-ventilated, pleasant work area.
Equipment to be Used
- Standard office equipment including computer, telephone, printer, copier, etc.
- Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Banner
Job Type
Full-time
Work Hours
Full-time, 12-month position. 35-hour work week.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Minimum Number of References Requested
3
EEO Statement
It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the College has employees.
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone (585-385-8232), email (titleix@sjfc.edu), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security (585-385-8111).
Work Location
3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
FLSA
Exempt
Salary / Hourly Range
$161,500.00 - $190,000.00 per year
Notes
The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University’s competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S00685P
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicant
Salary : $161,500 - $190,000
