Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs - Minnesota State : Job Details

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Institution: Winona State University Classification Title: MnSCU Administrator 14 Bargaining Unit / Union: 220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan City: Winona FLSA: Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic Salary Range: $151,500.00 - $242,500.00 Job Description 1. Participate with the President and other Vice Presidents in the overall management of the university; serve on the President's Cabinet and work closely with members of Cabinet to address campus-wide and community issues. 2. Supervise and guide the Academic Affairs leadership team and Deans as they carry out their responsibilities to plan, propose, and monitor budgets, recruit and hire faculty/staff, and pursue the university's activities in the five academic colleges (both in Winona and on the Rochester campus), Library, Graduate Studies, IT, Adult and Continuing Education and Study Abroad. Lead the Academic Leadership Council and Deans Council. 3. Provide overall academic leadership, direction, and management of faculty, staff and students within the university

• Plan, evaluate and exercise responsibility for academic programs, policies and standards
• Plan, recommend and monitor utilization of financial resources for academic services
• Advise the President on all matters related to Academic Affairs and academic personnel
• Evaluate faculty and make recommendations to the President regarding retention, promotion and tenure; evaluate staff as appropriate
• Recruit, select and supervise academic deans and leadership
• Leadership responsibilities for IFO meet and confer, and other committees/ organizations related to academic administration

4. Provide direct guidance of information and communication technologies, program outreach, international programs, institutional research and planning, grants, faculty development, and assessment. 5. Implement and monitor locally the contractual provisions of labor/management agreements, university and system policy and procedure; respond to grievances. 6. Ensure the progress of the university's accreditation activities and the continuation of institutional self-studies. 7. Represent the university to local, regional, national, and international communities. 8. Serve on the President's behalf when the President is absent from campus. 9. Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the President. Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution
• At least ten years of demonstrated successful and progressively significant leadership experience in higher education, including at least 5 years in Assistant or Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs position or a Dean position

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic leadership and management
• Demonstrated strong leadership competency
• Demonstrated competency in budgeting, office management, resource management, and affirmative action practices in a collective bargaining environment.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; effective public speaking.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse setting; strong commitment to diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to work with other academic administrators, members of the President's Cabinet and leadership of campus constituency groups (including faculty and staff bargaining units and student association), to guide the development of the university
• A record of research and publication or other scholarly or creative achievements
• Successful teaching experience
• Ability to guide assessment and outcome measures needed by accrediting and licensing agencies.
• Experience in working with two year institutions and four year institutions to develop and support joint academic programming and successful transfer
• Experience with alternative instructional environments (e.g. distance education, experiential education, travel study, use of educational technologies).
• Demonstrated knowledge of political and academic trends and issues in higher education
• Experience in securing and managing external grants and other sources of funding.
• Knowledge and understanding of faculty development, curriculum development

Other Requirements A complete online application will include the following: 1. A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously 2. Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume 3. Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) 4. A list of professional references with contact information Priority consideration will be given to applications received by XX/XX/2024. Telework (Yes/No) No About Winona State University Founded in 1858, Winona State University is a regional public university and the oldest member of the Minnesota State system. Offering more than 200 majors and programs, Winona State has the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State System with 92 percent of WSU graduates being hired in a field related to their degree. With campuses in both Winona and Rochester, Winona State offers the best of both worlds. Widely known for its stunning natural setting, the Winona campus is nestled between picturesque bluffs and the Mississippi River - meaning rock climbing, paddle-boarding, hiking, and kayaking are within a mile of campus. WSU's Rochester campus is located in Minnesota's third largest city - a dynamic hub for industry, arts, and culture, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. Winona State University's mission is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve: a community of learners improving our world. For more information, visit winona.edu. Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. Desired Start Date: 07-01-2025 Position End Date: Open Date: 11-06-2024 Close Date: 11-30-2024 Posting Contact Name: Robin M Delong Posting Contact Email: [email protected]