Vice provost

Strategic Education Inc.
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/29/2024 CLOSED ON 7/1/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice provost position at Strategic Education Inc.?

The Assistant Vice Provost, Academics is responsible for direct oversight of faculty and Teaching Assistants as assigned, in addition to oversight of faculty training, development, support, and communications.

Additionally, the Assistant Vice Provost identifies opportunities to drive student success, and, with key stakeholders, identifies, develops, and implements step-change improvement and new innovations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

  • Ensure academic integrity and compliance in accordance with University policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state, and federal rules and regulations
  • Identify and implement practices that help students achieve academic outcomes and success
  • Work with key stakeholders to review, assess, and develop related action plans that drive student success
  • Lead and manage strategic initiatives
  • Develop, coach and train assigned faculty in best teaching practices and promote faculty professional development.
  • Regularly conduct and / or oversee audits of course shells and instructional practices. Work with internal stakeholders, including Legal, to make recommended changes
  • With Innovation team and Employability team, identify, develop, and implement strategies and technologies that drive student academic and professional outcomes
  • Monitor trends in course enrollment to ensure budget and personnel planning, strong persistence, and strong outcomes for new and current students.
  • Facilitate hiring and retention of the highest caliber and diverse faculty through general recruitment, development, and mentoring
  • Provide leadership, training, and guidance in developing and implementing procedures related to academic personnel
  • Oversee faculty development programs and initiatives
  • Improve communication to and with faculty to enhance the overall climate and faculty engagement
  • Work to enhance technology applications and tools to allow for increased faculty productivity and satisfaction
  • Oversee academic personnel including appointment, merit increase, promotion and performance reviews (within Company guidelines and processes), to include coaching about issues and / or opportunities for growth and development
  • Identify new development needs and work with staff to create appropriate programs
  • Actively engage with campus and regional leadership on faculty-related matters as assigned
  • Teach a course utilizing best practices from high-volume courses
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Skills :

  • Ability to contribute individually, and lead, manage, or participate in cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of and experience in the online teaching and learning environment and Learning Management System(s).
  • Knowledge of teaching and learning theories.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and make decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Detail-oriented and organized.
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize information, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Experience with delivering feedback to others in a constructive manner that drives results;
  • Must have strong computer skills (Blackboard, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence, effectively manage and lead others.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven organization.
  • Strategic thinker.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to adapt to and embrace continuous change.

Work Experience :

  • Five years of progressively senior experience in leading and managing people.
  • Three years of experience in curriculum development.
  • Three years of teaching experience required, in a higher education setting preferred.
  • Experience working in a complex, dynamic organization is preferred.
  • Success in leading and managing projects and teams in a fast-paced, dynamic organization, preferably in online education, adult-focused education, or other university setting.

Education :

Master's degree is required. A terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.

Certificates, licenses, and registrations :

N / A

Other :

  • Must be able to travel 10% of time.
  • Must be able to lift 25lbs.
  • Typical office setting.
  • Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
  • Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
  • Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
  • Access information using a computer.
  • Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
  • Effectively cope with stressful situations
  • Strong mental acuity
  • Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
  • Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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SEI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge / skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity.

Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

$92,700.00 - $139,100.00 - Salary

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com .

Last updated : 2024-06-29

Salary : $92,700 - $139,100

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