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CLevelCrossing

VP amp Assoc Provost for Online Learning Initiatives

CLevelCrossing, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


VP & Assoc Provost for Online Learning Initiatives

Posted onFeb 23, 2022ProfileVice President and Associate Provost for Online Learning Initiatives seeks an accomplished and ambitious leader to serve in the critically important, inaugural role of Vice President and Associate Provost for Online Learning Initiatives. This executive will have university-wide accountability for the strategy and implementation of high-quality online graduate degrees and certificates at affordable tuition rates to enable broad global student access.This is an outstanding leadership opportunity that requires a creative thinker and experienced leader in the utilization of state-of-the-art remote, digital, and online technologies to expand BU’s educational reach. Building on existing and emerging online education efforts across campus, this central, university-wide organization will work to achieve economies of scale in marketing, lead generation and nurturing, course design and production, and course delivery associated with online at-scale degree offerings. In collaboration with BU’s schools and colleges, the Vice President and Associate Provost will develop a strategic path to build a portfolio of online degree and certificate offerings that yields significant enrollments. The Vice President and Associate Provost will report to the University Provost and work regularly with other University leaders. The Vice President and Associate Provost will partner with deans, faculty and staff from across BU to create a coherent ecosystem of educational opportunities that provide broad access and serve students in a purposeful way.QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have a graduate-level degree, preferably in the field of higher education, information sciences, or management. Relevant experience may substitute for field of study. In addition, the ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record of professional engagement and innovative achievement commensurate with senior leadership positions at a major research university and/or in industry; strong understanding of issues/trends in higher education, including experience in the rapidly evolving online learning environment; proven leadership capabilities, including navigating in complex organizational settings, strategic planning, human resource management, risk management, IT vendor management, financial resource management, and related decision-making; demonstrated accomplishment fostering diverse and inclusive work settings; experience building and leading teams; and proven ability to work collaboratively with leaders across organizations.Application ProcessFor best consideration, please send all nominations and applications (including CV and cover letter) to:Shelly Storbeck, Global Education Practice Lead and Managing DirectorRuth Shoemaker Wood, Managing DirectorLindsay Allison, Senior Search Associate

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