Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The client seeks an experienced, strategic, and visionary leader to serve as its next Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Chancellor, this role serves as the University’s chief academic officer, partnering closely with the Chancellor to establish and advance an academic vision and to support key institutional strategic priorities. The Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs leads the academic enterprise and is expected to provide direction across multiple academic units, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The role typically involves overseeing academic quality and advancement, supporting institutional growth, and strengthening pathways for student success across a range of disciplines. The successful candidate will be an effective leader and collaborator with the ability to set priorities, communicate a clear academic direction, and drive improvements in teaching, research, and scholarship. The role will support an environment focused on academic excellence and may include leading and coordinating across several colleges and schools within the institution, ensuring alignment with the University’s broader goals.