What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Provost for Educational Excellence and Retention position at Westfield State College?

About Westfield State University :

In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.

Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member

You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.

Our Values

Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.

Embrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.
Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.
Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.
Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.
Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.
Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.

Job Description :

Campus Title : Assistant Provost for Educational Excellence and Retention

State Job Title : Assistant Provost

Department : Academic Affairs

Job Code : HA9110

FLSA Status : Exempt

Funding : 7115-6014

Bargaining Unit : NUP

Job Type : Full-Time, Permanent

Timeframe : 52 Weeks

Shift : Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm

Regular Days Off : Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received : The Assistant Provost reports to the Provost as a representative of the Cabinet and President.

Supervision Exercised : TBD

Salary : $152,000 to $160,000 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience)

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

General Statement of Duties :

The Assistant Provost will focus their efforts on working with various offices to improve retention at WSU, with a particular focus on implementing and assessing institutional plans related to the SUCCESS pilot program.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Duties include but not limited to :

Essential :

Align and coordinate efforts of all offices involved with student retention.

Provide leadership for the development of data analytics to serve in implementing strategies to attract and retain students in conjunction with partners in academic affairs and enrollment management and student affairs.

Lead efforts within Academic Affairs to increase student retention and graduation rates, including working with other offices to develop effective strategies and methodologies to assess the effectiveness of those strategies.

Oversee or support initiatives across all divisions related to the SUCCESS pilot program as determined by the Cabinet and President.

Supervise the Center for Student Success and Engagement (CSSE).

Serve as a university expert and thought leader on promoting the success of underserved students (e.g. students of color, first-generation, lower income).

Develop assessment plans to measure outcomes of the initiatives related to the SUCCESS pilot program and other student success initiatives, as well as conduct analysis of data related to those outcomes.

Prepare, as requested, reports for the Cabinet, the President, appropriate individual Vice Presidents, and other internal stakeholders, as well as external stakeholders including the Board of Trustees and the Commonwealth.

Understand and operationalize best practices in student success, outcomes assessment, and cognate literatures as they relate to student success initiatives.

Utilize current institutional resources to develop models of student success at Westfield State, in particular the WSU 360 (Starfish) platform, and develop and execute plans to increase usage of these platforms across campus.

Serve as the Academic Affairs liaison to the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, including Academic Orientation for incoming first-year and transfer students.

Serve on University committees as assigned by the President and / or Provost.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements : Qualifications :

An earned Doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited institution.

Significant and successful experience in higher education administration, including budgetary and personnel responsibilities.

Ability to collect, analyze, and report data.

Experience working within a state system of higher education.

A distinguished record of teaching and scholarship.

Demonstrated commitment to student success in educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

A thorough understanding of the complexities of higher education.

An appreciation for the importance of public higher education.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills.

Experience working both independently and within a team environment.

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Additional Information :

Salary :

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .

Employee Benefits :

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

Health Insurance : Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.

Retirement : the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.

Tuition Waivers & Discounts : eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.

Paid Time Off : employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.

Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage .

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions :

An on-line application is required. The successful candidate must submit an official transcript at the time of hire. Interested candidates should electronically attach the following documents :

Resume

Cover Letter

Contact information for three references

Copy of unofficial transcript of highest degree

Provide the contact information for reference providers in the reference section of the online application.

Deadline : The job posting will be open for ten days and, if needed, will remain open until finalists have been selected.

NOTE : If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk . The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.

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Salary : $152,000 - $160,000

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