Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

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Working Title:

Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

Institution:

Minnesota State University, Moorhead

Classification Title:

MnSCU Administrator 14

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

Moorhead

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Position Purpose

Minnesota State Moorhead seeks an accomplished, student-centered, and forward-thinking Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs to serve as the University’s chief academic officer and a key strategic partner to the President. Reporting directly to the President, the Provost is a member of the President’s Cabinet and senior leadership team, providing vision and leadership that advances Moorhead’s academic mission, strengthens the student experience, and fosters a culture of excellence across the institution.

Salary Range

$167,029 - $267,356 annually.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a comprehensive portfolio that integrates Academic Affairs and Student Affairs in service of student success, persistence, and degree completion. Oversee four academic colleges, graduate studies, along with several student-centered departments. 
• Lead the development and implementation of academic vision, policy, and standards while supporting innovation in curriculum, pedagogy, and academic program development.
• Oversee the development of effective student services to meet the needs of continuing, new, and prospective students to promote student success and retention. Promote a holistic student experience that supports learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Champion equitable academic and student success strategies, support efforts to close achievement gaps, and foster a campus climate that values multiple perspectives, shared governance, and meaningful engagement.
• Strengthen partnerships with alumni, system colleagues, accreditation bodies, community organizations, and public and private stakeholders to support academic innovation and regional impact.
• Lead transparent and responsible budgeting for Academic and Student Affairs, overseeing significant financial and human resources while aligning investments with strategic priorities. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university.  
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education including: administration of budgets; demonstrated record of teaching, scholarship, and service; and effective and innovative collaboration with staff and faculty. 
• Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equity-minded environment for students, faculty, staff, and the broader university community. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of successful teaching, scholarship, creative or research activity, and service requisite for an appointment at the rank of professor. 
• Successful experience working with collective bargaining agreements. 
• Knowledge of emerging trends, challenges and opportunities, current standards, and effective practices in higher education and university operations, at the international, national, and state/system levels.  
• Knowledge of current and emerging student populations, changing demographics, and innovative strategies to support student success and closing equity and achievement gaps. 
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external constituencies to establish strong, lasting and productive partnerships.  

The Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate creative leadership, innovation, and a mindset of continuous improvement; enthusiasm; a style that is genuine, open, and engaging; good judgment in recognizing talent and assessing where improvements are needed; the ability to make appropriate connections and build synergies; and an open and creative approach to problem-solving and a willingness to address issues. 
• Effectively lead cross-functional work team efforts to accomplish the goals of the Academic and Student Affairs division. 
• Demonstrated academic and administrative leadership, direction, and vision in academic program development and student engagement.
• Understanding of emerging educational technologies and their application to enhance tea