University Provost

Position Type: Administrative/Professional Appointment

Appointment Type: Regular

FTE %: 100%

University Overview:

Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university—it’s a home for passionate individuals like you.

At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart—Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you’re fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here.

With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.

Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and apply today!

Diversity Statement:

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description Summary:

The Office of the Provost provides leadership across a broad range of offices and functions at the university. The Provost has 11 direct reports and works directly with the deans of the five academic units and the dean of the Regional and Online Campuses. The Provost provides overall academic leadership, administrative support, and coordination for academic affairs across the university.

Key Opportunities and Challenges for the Provost:

1. Partner with campus leadership in developing and communicating a vision of academic success: The new Provost will establish a vision around academic success on campus, working closely with executive leadership, faculty, and staff to create new opportunities for serving a broadly diverse student body.
2. Steward resources with an eye toward strategic budget management and resource generation: The Provost will strategically allocate resources to support the academic mission and guide important decisions in line with the mission of the University of La Verne.
3. Model collaborative, effective leadership across the institution: Working jointly with the deans, faculty, staff, and students, the Provost will promote a culture of collaboration and accountability across the university.
4. Position the university as a model across the country for creating an academic community grounded in service of diversity, inclusivity, and equity: The Provost will collaborate with leaders across the institution to support the development of initiatives and programs that enrich the understanding and life of each student.
5. Build academic infrastructure to optimize the student experience: The Provost will evaluate, explore, and lead programmatic innovations and supports that enhance student retention and graduation success at all levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree and experience requisite for an appointment as a full professor;
• Demonstrated leadership in academic administration in higher education;
• Successful experience in program development and revenue generation in a complex and comprehensive university;
• Demonstrated commitment to the university’s core values, student-centered culture, and teaching-learning focus;
• Superior communication skills; the ability to listen to all voices and to articulate a compelling message to all audiences;
• Excellent collaboration and consensus-building abilities;
• A demonstrated understanding of the complexities of undergraduate and graduate enrollment management;
• Proven team player and leader.

Benefits Summary:

Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location: La Verne Main Campus

Salary Range:

Minimum: $270,000

Maximum: $300,000

Posting Number: 2024-251020SA

Open Until Filled: Yes

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