Provost
Confidential
Provost
About the Company
Prominent research-intensive university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1743
Employees
1001-5000
Categories
- Universities
- Education
- Charity
- Colleges & Universities
- Fraternities
- Social
- University of Delaware
- Ventures for Good
Specialties
- higher education
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Provost to serve as its chief academic officer and lead a comprehensive academic enterprise. The successful candidate will be responsible for undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral education, as well as research and scholarly activities across various disciplines. This role is pivotal in sustaining and enhancing the academic quality, research momentum, and student outcomes of the institution. The Provost will be expected to navigate a dynamic higher education landscape, characterized by fiscal pressures, evolving student needs, technological transformation, and increased public scrutiny. A key aspect of the position is the commitment to shared governance, clear communication, and the support of a wide range of academic disciplines, including the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences, and professional fields. The ideal Provost for the company will be an individual with intellectual gravitas, operational finesse, and a deeply relational leadership style. They should be visible, forthright, and engaged across the campus community, and must be excited about the opportunity to lead at the institution. The role requires a leader who is committed to partnering with the community to advance a bold, inclusive, and sustainable academic future. The Provost will work closely with the President and the executive vice president for finance and administration to translate the institution's vision into strategy and execution. This is a unique opportunity to shape the academic future of a research-intensive university and to play a central role in its educational, economic, and civic impact.
Hiring Manager Title
President
Functions
- Education/Academic Administration
- Equity Statement University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at Job Details Job No: 503...SuggestedFull timeContract workSummer workWork at office
- PAY GRADE: 31E CONTEXT OF THE JOB: Working under the direction of the Vice Provost for Academic Programs and University Initiatives, the Business Administrator is responsible for the financial and administrative operations of the large and complex university initiatives...SuggestedFull timeWork at office
- ...appropriate information flow between the VP and a wide range of constituents, including the Office of the President, Office of the Provost, deans and other University administrators, donors, alumni, staff, faculty, corporate leaders, and the public. These interactions necessitate...SuggestedFull timeTemporary workWork at office
- ...portfolio includes high-profile, signature campus, regional and national events and those planned on behalf of the President’s Office, Provost’s Office, University Secretary’s Office, Development and Alumni Relations and other key campus partners. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:...SuggestedFull timeContract workWork at officeNight shiftWeekend work
- ...Apply now Job no: 503417 College / VP Area: Office of the Provost Work type: Staff Location: Newark, DE Categories: Communications & Public Relations, Full Time, Extension and Outreach Under the direction of the Director of Marketing for the Center for Innovation in Lifelong...SuggestedFull timeWork at office
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