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…