Assistant Provost
Alma College seeks a responsible, motivated individual for the position of Assistant Provost to provide assistance and leadership in academic sector initiatives. The Assistant Provost reports to the Provost and will be an integral part of the Provost's Office team.
The Assistant Provost is a full-time, twelve-month position. The starting date is negotiable, but no later than July 1, 2011. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, preferably in higher education; strong written and oral communication skills; and an ability to implement long-term projects while adjusting quickly to emerging circumstances. Patience and a sense of humor will be valuable assets. The minimum educational requirement is a masters' degree.
The primary duties of the Assistant Provost are to:
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Collaborate with the Provost's Office staff on major events of the academic calendar and special projects;
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Collaborate with the Provost and faculty in development of academic schedules and programs;
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Coordinate First Year Experience with faculty, admissions, and student life;
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Assist the Provost in faculty recruitment and orientation;
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Administer part-time faculty and overload contracts; monitor faculty loads;
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Coordinate assessment of student learning with academic departments and for the campus as a whole;
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Coordinate student advising and registration initiatives;
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Supervise designated support staff;
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Other duties as assigned.
Interested applicants should send a current resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references to: Michael Selmon, Provost, Alma College, 614 W. Superior St., Alma, MI 48801. Review of applications will begin May 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.
A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Alma is a selective, baccalaureate liberal arts college committed to academic excellence and an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.
Posted: Tue, April 26th, 2011 at 11:33AM
