Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

The client is seeking a Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs to provide strategic leadership and academic oversight. This senior executive role typically sets academic priorities, supports institutional mission and academic quality, and helps guide long-term planning for educational programs and scholarly activity. In this capacity, the role will be responsible for overseeing academic governance and ensuring effective coordination across academic units. The Provost is expected to support faculty and academic leaders, promote student success, and drive continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and research-related initiatives consistent with institutional goals. Qualified candidates will typically have demonstrated senior leadership experience in higher education and a strong commitment to academic excellence. The client will generally look for experience with academic administration, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to lead through complex stakeholders in support of a high-performing academic environment.