Associate Vice Provost

The Associate Vice Provost-Academic Affairs is a key strategic leader within the Academic Affairs division, reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President. This position provides visionary leadership in academic program development, faculty affairs, and strategic initiatives that advance the institution's academic mission. The Associate Vice Provost-Academic Affairs collaborates with deans, faculty, and administrative leaders to ensure academic excellence, promote innovative teaching and learning, and foster student success. This role requires a dynamic leader who can effectively balance strategic planning with operational oversight while championing academic quality and institutional effectiveness.

The annual salary for this position starts at $135K +.

Key Responsibilities:
This position description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.

1. Administrative Leadership:

• Support the Provost in developing and implementing the college's strategic directives
• Lead project prioritization and resource allocation processes
• Represent academic affairs in institutional committees
• Collaborate with student services and enrollment management
• Serve as liaison between academic affairs and other divisions
• Foster academic partnerships and collaborations with other divisions at the college

• Manage academic affairs budget and resources
• Supervise assigned academic support units
• Provide oversight and direction to the deans for academic programs and initiatives
• Lead academic innovation efforts
• Guide academic policy development and implementation
• Support Instructional Managers in faculty-related matters
• Monitor faculty workload policies and practices
• Lead faculty professional development initiatives
• Direct academic strategic planning processes and implementation
• Lead budget planning and allocation processes with academic deans
• Ensure efficient use of financial, human, and physical resources
• Oversee program review and assessment activities
• Champion new program development and academic pathways

• Lead annual budget development process with academic units
• Analyze key metrics including financial data to inform resource allocation decisions
• Ensure compliance with fiscal policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation
• Collaborate with finance division on budget planning and management

• Master's degree required; doctorate preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive administrative experience in higher education with at least five of them as an academic dean
• Proven experience managing large-scale budgets and resources
• Experience with strategic planning and implementation
• Evidence of effective collaboration with other college divisions
• Experience in a community college or two-year technical college setting
• Background in faculty development and support

• Demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student success
• Strong collaborative and consensus-building skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinking and innovative problem-solving abilities
• Experience building and leading high-performing teams
• Strong commitment to creating inclusive working relationships
• High level of professional integrity and ethics
• Ability to represent the institution effectively to various constituencies
• Comprehensive understanding of higher education trends and best practices
• Strong knowledge of academic program development and assessment
• Demonstrated expertise in budget management and fiscal oversight
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Strong data analysis and decision-making capabilities
• Proven ability to lead and manage change initiatives

The Associate Vice Provost position supports the Academic Affairs and is available to start on July 1, 2025.

Salary
Salary will be determined based on relevant experience, and review of internal equity.

Application Materials
All candidates (both internal and external) must attach a current resume and cover letter to their online job application.

Letters of recommendations are welcome, but not required.

Interviews
Qualified candidates will be invited to participate in Zoom interviews on a rolling basis throughout the job posting period.

Following these interviews, selected candidates will be invited to an onsite panel interview on Monday, April 14, or Tuesday, April 15.

Finalists will then be invited to participate in an open forum during the week of April 21."

WCTC offers a wide range of outstanding benefits. Benefits include, but not limited to:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, supplemental life, flex spending accounts, and much more
• Generous time off and holiday schedule
• Eligibility in the Wisconsin Retirement System (ETF)
• Opportunities for professional growth and development (including tuition reimbursement, tuition waiver)
• Well-being activities to support personal and professional well-being
• Collaborative and supportive team environment