New

Assistant Provost

Utah State University
Minimum of $82,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
United States, Utah, Logan
Feb 20, 2025
Assistant Provost Requisition ID: 2025-8863 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Management Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Provost & Executive Vice President Department: Provost & Executive Vice President Advertised Salary: Minimum of $82,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits Overview Are you a strategic leader with a passion for higher education administration? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can drive compliance, oversee key academic projects, and collaborate with university leaders? If so, we invite you to apply for the role of Assistant Provost at Utah State University (USU). As a key member of the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President, the Assistant Provost plays a vital role in academic operations, faculty hiring compliance, and strategic university initiatives. Reporting directly to the Provost, this position provides expert counsel to vice provosts, deans, academic department heads, and university leaders while ensuring smooth administrative operations. At USU, we are committed to fostering an innovative and collaborative academic environment. As Assistant Provost, you will have a direct impact on university-wide initiatives, faculty support, and strategic decision-making. Ready to Make a Difference? Apply today and be part of a leadership team shaping the future of academic excellence! For best consideration, applications should be submitted by March 17, 2025. Responsibilities Faculty Compliance & Academic Hiring Ensure adherence to policies and procedures in faculty searches and appointments. Review offer letters and role statements for compliance. Deliver training on academic policies. University Document Review & Approvals Oversee academic hiring, leave requests, travel approvals, and budget expenditures. Manage compliance for faculty-related approvals. Strategic Projects & Administrative Leadership Lead special projects, including academic enterprise restructuring. Represent the Provost's Office in strategic committees. Organize key university events such as the Faculty Awards Ceremony and assist with the USU Commencement. Committee Engagement & University Representation Serve on university-wide committees, such as Policy, Space Management, Classroom Utilization, and Academic Calendaring. Act as a liaison for key administrative initiatives. Facilitate the Dual Career Assistance (DCA) program for the academic enterprise. Office Management & Leadership Oversee administrative operations, staff supervision, and office expenditures. Provide leadership to ensure efficiency, professionalism, and alignment with university goals. Respond to inquiries from campus, state, and public communities, advising stakeholders on a variety of matters. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field + 8 years of experience (or equivalent combination). Exceptional skills in data analysis, leadership, strategic planning, and communication. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and handle sensitive information with discretion. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in a relevant field. Experience in higher education administration. Familiarity with USU systems (Banner, ServiceNow, Microsoft Office) and university policies. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV". Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile. Address the following four items in a separate document (2-page maximum) to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Documents 1-10": Share an example of how you have developed and/or implemented strategic initiatives, preferably in an academic setting. Describe an experience where you had to ensure compliance with faculty hiring and/or academic policy. Describe a time when you were responsible for drafting and/or editing a high-level document such as an executive report, policy, or strategic proposal. Give an example of a time you had to mediate a conflict between faculty members, departments, or administrative units. Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary Minimum of $82,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. University Highlights The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President is the heart of the academic enterprise at Utah State University. Our mission is to provide vision and leadership to support and advance academic excellence and innovation in teaching, research, service, and Extension. The office works collaboratively with university leadership to oversee curriculum, facilitate progressive initiatives in education and research, hire and retain outstanding faculty, and promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus culture. Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 01/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/8863/assistant-provost/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2aef0c2a1d9e31448b34583e48df2b23