Provost - United States Merchant Marine Academy : Job Details

SUMMARY

The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), one of the Nation's five Federal service academies, is seeking an inspiring and dynamic Provost to lead its academic mission. Located in historic Kings Point, New York, along the scenic north shore of Long Island, USMMA is a distinguished institution known for preparing leaders who serve the Nation's economic and security interests as merchant marine officers and commissioned officers in the U.S. armed forces.

A Tradition of Leadership and Innovation - At USMMA, academic rigor meets innovation. Our programs combine cutting-edge classroom instruction with the transformative Sea Year program, equipping midshipmen with the skills, intellect, and character to excel in service and leadership roles.

THE ROLE OF THE PROVOST - As the Academy's chief academic officer, the Provost will:

• Academic Leadership: Ensure the highest levels of academic quality and standards, promoting scholarship, discovery, and student success.
• Sea Year Program: Direct the strategic vision for USMMA's renowned experiential learning program, prioritizing safety, well-being, and leadership development.
• Program Excellence: Oversee academic departments, ensuring Coast Guard licensing requirements, accrediting standards, and faculty credentials align with institutional goals.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strengthen initiatives that celebrate diversity and address challenges such as sexual assault and harassment (SASH) on campus and during Sea Year.
• Operational Collaboration: Partner with DOT, MARAD, and other federal and maritime institutions to address programmatic challenges and achieve institutional priorities.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent USMMA at the highest levels, fostering trust through transparency and proactive communication with Congress, industry leaders, and the public.

We seek a visionary leader with:

• Distinguished academic leadership experience at a senior level, with a proven record of managing programs of significant scope and complexity.
• The ability to inspire excellence across faculty, staff, and students while maintaining the highest standards of honor, integrity, and transparency.
• Experience building effective relationships with diverse institutional entities, fostering collaboration, and advancing inclusivity.
• A visionary mindset to navigate evolving educational, technological, and operational landscapes.

REQUIREMENTS:

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on January 2, 2025

QUALIFICATIONS:

This Senior Executive Service (SES) role requires a five-page resume demonstrating qualifications in both Technical and Executive Core areas:

Technical Qualifications (TQs):

• TQ1: Demonstrated executive level experience as a senior administrator at the college or university level, directing educational programs with long-range implications, including addressing budget, staffing, and technological advances to improve the education and training of students.
• TQ2: Demonstrated executive level experience establishing communications and relationships among diverse institutional entities, e.g., students, faculty, administration, and other educational institutions.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs):

• ECQ1-Leading Change: Drive strategic transformation and innovation to achieve organizational goals.
• ECQ2-Leading People: Foster inclusive, high-performing teams and resolve conflicts effectively.
• ECQ3-Results Driven: Deliver exceptional results through sound decision-making and problem-solving.
• ECQ4-Business Acumen: Manage human, financial, and technology resources strategically.
• ECQ5-Building Coalitions: Cultivate partnerships across organizations to achieve common objectives.

***Highly interested and qualified candidates seeking more information about the Technical Qualifications (TQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) required are encouraged to contact the job poster directly.