Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Stephen F. Austin State University
Posting Details Position Information Job Title Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Full Time/Part Time Full Time FLSA Exempt General Job Description This is an executive position responsible for serving as the chief academic officer of the university, advocating for academic programs and faculty. Provides academic and administrative leadership to achieve the highest standards of excellence in teaching, scholarship, creative activity, and public and professional service. Responsible for the formulation and implementation of all academic plans, policies, priorities, and innovation. Functions as a principal advisor to the President, chief administrative officer in the President’s absence, and may be called upon by the President to represent the university administration at key functions. Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the President. Essential Job Functions 1. Works collaboratively and effectively with faculty, staff, students, administration, and others throughout the university and community to advance the academic quality and stature of the university and student success through transformative experiences.
2. Supervises all units within the Academic Affairs division and oversees all academic personnel, including supervision and evaluation of deans and directors.
3. Promotes effective and innovative advancements in educational pedagogies, methodologies, and technologies and supports teaching and learning approaches that achieve academic excellence.
4. Formulates and strategizes the educational policies and procedures of the university and recommends additions and revisions to the president and board of regents.
5. Fosters and supports scholarship, research, and grant writing.
6. Provides leadership for faculty recruitment, retention, professional development, evaluation, promotion, and compensation in cooperation with the deans, president, and UT System administration.
7. Leads the development and implementation of long-range academic and strategic planning for divisional units.
8. Assesses the effectiveness of academic programs and services and makes modifications when necessary.
9. Identifies, evaluates, develops, and supports implementation of new programs and services that will serve to enhance the overall effectiveness and financial strength of the university.
10. Oversees the management of the budgets for all divisional units, providing sound fiscal stewardship and oversight of financial reporting.
11. Understands and supports revenue enhancing and cost-saving initiatives.
12. Represents the division within the university community on various councils and committees.
13. Advises the President, university administrators, and faculty on matters concerning academic affairs, services, programs, and activities.
14. Maintains knowledge of current and emerging findings, trends, issues, challenges, technology, insights, and priorities in the field of higher education.
15. Represents the university to and partners with external stakeholders including state and federal governmental agencies, state and national legislative representatives, private sector business leaders, community leaders, alumni, and the public at large.
16. Develops, supervises, and initiates projects, programs, and/or assignments for the President. Non-Essential Job Functions 1. May be required to work overtime and to attend university-sponsored events beyond normal work day.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures, organizational structure, history, culture, mission, values, and principles of the institution.
2. Knowledge of and willingness to advocate for the centrality of the academic mission in all parts of the university.
3. Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
4. Ability to plan strategically for future growth and improvement of the university.
5. Ability to provide leadership for institutional adaption and change.
6. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
7. Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
8. Ability to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions.
9. Ability to be highly collegial and consultative.
10. Ability to develop and sustain collaborative relationships.
11. Ability to build teams through exceptional interpersonal relationship building.
12. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
13. Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with students, staff, faculty, UT System administration, university guests, and the general public.
14. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information with discretion.
15. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
16. Ability and desire to promote a favorable image of the university.
17. Ability to train and supervise others.
18. Commitment to broad-based participation and shared governance that includes faculty, staff, and students.
19. Commitment to excellence and quality in all aspects of the university. Physical Demands Required Education Earned terminal degree from an accredited institution is required. Required Experience and Training Distinguished record of teaching, research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, and service that qualify for rank of professor with tenure in one of the university’s colleges is required. Progressive history of leadership responsibilities in higher education appropriate to this role is required, with leadership of a university college or school with direct supervisory experience for academic departments and units preferred. Demonstrated experience leading and managing change within a fast-paced and dynamic environment is required. Leadership experience in institutional strategic planning, making strategic decisions, and leading others toward strategic decisions is required. Experience managing a complex budget, integrating budget decisions and strategic planning, and ensuring institutional efficiency is required. Experience with recruiting, developing, and retaining high quality faculty, as well as evaluation of promotion and tenure at the college or school level, is required. Experience with recruitment and retention of diverse student populations is required. Experience in leading ongoing efforts to assure institutional effectiveness and meet accreditation standards is required. Preferred Qualifications Special Conditions for Eligibility This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy. Min Pay Rate Mid Pay Rate Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting Is Background Check Required? Yes Benefit and Retirement Eligibility This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. EEO Statement Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S2025-001 Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants Number of Positions Available 1 Posted Date 01/01/2025 Review Start Date Close Date Work Schedule Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Academic Search is assisting the university in the search for this position. The complete posting, including institutional profile, is located at: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/20545/?search=20545
How to Apply:
Applications should consist of a substantial letter of interest, a CV, and a list of five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your working relationship with each. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to:SFAProvost@academicsearch.org
The position is open until filled but only applications received by Friday, February 7, 2025, can be assured full consideration. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Hasselmo at Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org and Chris Butler at Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org. Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12420 Contact Information Contact Name Ann Hasselmo or Chris Butler Contact Phone (202) 332-4049 Contact Email Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org or Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org Contact Information Supplemental Questions
2. Supervises all units within the Academic Affairs division and oversees all academic personnel, including supervision and evaluation of deans and directors.
3. Promotes effective and innovative advancements in educational pedagogies, methodologies, and technologies and supports teaching and learning approaches that achieve academic excellence.
4. Formulates and strategizes the educational policies and procedures of the university and recommends additions and revisions to the president and board of regents.
5. Fosters and supports scholarship, research, and grant writing.
6. Provides leadership for faculty recruitment, retention, professional development, evaluation, promotion, and compensation in cooperation with the deans, president, and UT System administration.
7. Leads the development and implementation of long-range academic and strategic planning for divisional units.
8. Assesses the effectiveness of academic programs and services and makes modifications when necessary.
9. Identifies, evaluates, develops, and supports implementation of new programs and services that will serve to enhance the overall effectiveness and financial strength of the university.
10. Oversees the management of the budgets for all divisional units, providing sound fiscal stewardship and oversight of financial reporting.
11. Understands and supports revenue enhancing and cost-saving initiatives.
12. Represents the division within the university community on various councils and committees.
13. Advises the President, university administrators, and faculty on matters concerning academic affairs, services, programs, and activities.
14. Maintains knowledge of current and emerging findings, trends, issues, challenges, technology, insights, and priorities in the field of higher education.
15. Represents the university to and partners with external stakeholders including state and federal governmental agencies, state and national legislative representatives, private sector business leaders, community leaders, alumni, and the public at large.
16. Develops, supervises, and initiates projects, programs, and/or assignments for the President. Non-Essential Job Functions 1. May be required to work overtime and to attend university-sponsored events beyond normal work day.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures, organizational structure, history, culture, mission, values, and principles of the institution.
2. Knowledge of and willingness to advocate for the centrality of the academic mission in all parts of the university.
3. Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
4. Ability to plan strategically for future growth and improvement of the university.
5. Ability to provide leadership for institutional adaption and change.
6. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
7. Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.
8. Ability to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions.
9. Ability to be highly collegial and consultative.
10. Ability to develop and sustain collaborative relationships.
11. Ability to build teams through exceptional interpersonal relationship building.
12. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
13. Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with students, staff, faculty, UT System administration, university guests, and the general public.
14. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information with discretion.
15. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
16. Ability and desire to promote a favorable image of the university.
17. Ability to train and supervise others.
18. Commitment to broad-based participation and shared governance that includes faculty, staff, and students.
19. Commitment to excellence and quality in all aspects of the university. Physical Demands Required Education Earned terminal degree from an accredited institution is required. Required Experience and Training Distinguished record of teaching, research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, and service that qualify for rank of professor with tenure in one of the university’s colleges is required. Progressive history of leadership responsibilities in higher education appropriate to this role is required, with leadership of a university college or school with direct supervisory experience for academic departments and units preferred. Demonstrated experience leading and managing change within a fast-paced and dynamic environment is required. Leadership experience in institutional strategic planning, making strategic decisions, and leading others toward strategic decisions is required. Experience managing a complex budget, integrating budget decisions and strategic planning, and ensuring institutional efficiency is required. Experience with recruiting, developing, and retaining high quality faculty, as well as evaluation of promotion and tenure at the college or school level, is required. Experience with recruitment and retention of diverse student populations is required. Experience in leading ongoing efforts to assure institutional effectiveness and meet accreditation standards is required. Preferred Qualifications Special Conditions for Eligibility This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy. Min Pay Rate Mid Pay Rate Salary Information Commensurate with Experience Specific Job Requirements/Duties for this Posting Is Background Check Required? Yes Benefit and Retirement Eligibility This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. EEO Statement Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304. Posting Detail Information Posting Number S2025-001 Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants Number of Positions Available 1 Posted Date 01/01/2025 Review Start Date Close Date Work Schedule Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Academic Search is assisting the university in the search for this position. The complete posting, including institutional profile, is located at: https://www.academicsearch.org/open-searches-public/entry/20545/?search=20545
How to Apply:
Applications should consist of a substantial letter of interest, a CV, and a list of five professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your working relationship with each. No references will be contacted without the explicit permission of the candidate. Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to:SFAProvost@academicsearch.org
The position is open until filled but only applications received by Friday, February 7, 2025, can be assured full consideration. Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting consultants Ann Hasselmo at Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org and Chris Butler at Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org. Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12420 Contact Information Contact Name Ann Hasselmo or Chris Butler Contact Phone (202) 332-4049 Contact Email Ann.Hasselmo@academicsearch.org or Chris.Butler@academicsearch.org Contact Information Supplemental Questions
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