PROVOST / VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Saint Peter's University (www.saintpeters.edu) is accepting nominations and applications for the position of Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs will lead Saint Peter’s in fulfilling its educational mission and in developing strategies to take advantage of changes in its local and regional environment, academic programs, and administrative processes.

The University is seeking someone that can provide vision and leadership for all academics, academic support, and student life and development programs, and is responsible for delivering the highest quality educational and student life experience for students and for supporting the professional development of faculty and staff.  He or she will work on a campus dedicated to the concept of magis, or a striving to do “more,” for our students and for our diverse on- and off-campus communities.

Position Responsibilities include:

• Provides leadership in Academic Affairs and Student Life and Development;
• Academic Affairs consists of the deans, faculty, staff, and students of the College of Arts and Sciences and the schools of Business, Education, Nursing, and Professional and Continuing Studies.
• Student Life and Development includes, among other units, Residence Life, Student Activities, and Recreational Life. 
• Other direct reports include the University Library, Athletics, and related services.
• A member of the President’s Cabinet, s/he serves as the senior advisor to the President on all matters that affect student success;
• Acts as the CEO in the president’s absence;
• Responsible for academic planning, policy, curriculum, faculty and staff hiring and professional development, program assessment, and accountability;
• Makes recommendations to the President on faculty personnel matters, including promotion and tenure;
• Chairs the University Strategic Planning and Budget Committee;
• Performs other responsibilities, building and sustaining relationships of mutual trust and confidence among academic and student life units and between them and administrative offices;
• Promotes collaboration throughout academic and student affairs and communicating the results of it throughout the University and external communities;
• Works with colleagues across campus to ensure the University’s fiscal health by aligning resource allocations with academic and student life program priorities;

• Based on inclusive, evidence-based planning and assessment, makes recommendations  to the President and Board of Trustees about the strengthening, consolidation, and elimination of programs and ensuring that sufficient funding is available for all continuing programs; and
• Provides leadership to support curricular development, appropriate pedagogical innovation, research, community service, effective pre- and post-tenure faculty review processes, and program reviews and student learning outcomes assessment.

Required qualifications, skills and accomplishments:

• Earned Doctoral degree;
• A record of successful and increasingly responsible leadership experience as a vice president or dean;
• Significant experience in teaching and scholarship;
• Outstanding leadership skills; and
• An innovative record in curricular development.

About Saint Peter’s University

Saint Peter’s is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. With an undergraduate student-faculty ratio of 12-to-1 and a stellar faculty committed to student success, Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate programs.

About Jersey City, NJ

Saint Peter’s University is located in Jersey City, the second largest city in New Jersey, and the site of record-setting economic development.  The city boasts one of the most diverse populations in the United States and is host to an array of ethnicities and cultures. A fast-expanding skyline, a vibrant arts community, and an integrated transportation system help to make Jersey City a top contender among the cities that line the Hudson River. 

Saint Peter’s University is being assisted by the partners of Hyatt - Fennell.  Nominations and application materials should be submitted to: Cheryl Hyatt at SaintPeters@hyatt-fennell.com.  Applications will include a focused letter of interest, a current résumé, and complete contact information for five professional references. Application deadline is November 26, 2014.  All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential.

Cheryl Hyatt
SaintPeters@hyatt-fennell.com
www.HYATT-FENNELL.com
724-242-0476

Saint Peter’s University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/ Institution. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, marital status, color, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on any basis in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other University administered programs.