Deputy to the Provost

The Deputy to the Provost serves as a senior advisor and strategic partner to the universitys Provost team playing a critical role in the administration coordination and of the Provosts agenda. This position ensures the effective functioning of the Office of the Provost Senior Team facilitates communication and collaboration across university leadership and supports the achievement of institutional priorities. The Deputy Provost for Strategic Initiatives acts as a trusted confidant providing insight strategy and problemsolving expertise to advance the universitys academic and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership and Advisory

• Collaborate closely with the Provost and Leadership Team to develop implement and assess strategic initiatives that align with the universitys mission and goals
• Provide highlevel advice analysis and recommendations on key academic administrative and operational matters
• Act as a liaison between the Provost and internal/external stakeholders ensuring timely communication and alignment of priorities

Operational Oversight

• Manage the daily operations of the Provost ensuring efficiency effectiveness and adherence to institutional policies
• Oversee and prioritize the Provosts schedule ensuring time is allocated to the most critical tasks and initiatives
• Coordinate and facilitate Provostled meetings including preparing agendas briefing materials and followup actions
• Supervises the Academic Affairs Administrator

Communication and Collaboration

• Fosters open lines of communication with Associate Provosts deans faculty staff and other university leaders
• Draft review and edit correspondence speeches and reports on behalf of the Provost
• Ensure consistent messaging and alignment of goals across academic and administrative units

Project Management

• Lead and manage crossfunctional projects and initiatives assigned by the Provost ensuring timely completion and alignment with institutional objectives
• Monitor progress on university priorities and provide regular updates to the Provost and other stakeholders
• Identify potential challenges and proactively develop solutions to address them

Leadership Support and Team Development

• Support the professional development of team members and ensure alignment with the universitys values
• Represent the Provost at meetings and events as needed ensuring a high level of professionalism and effectiveness

Education and Experience

• Advanced degree in higher education administration business public policy or a related field; a terminal degree is preferred
• Minimum of 57 years of progressive leadership experience preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organization

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional organizational analytical and problemsolving skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fastpaced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and foster collaboration across diverse groups
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
• Leadership experience with a track record of fostering team growth and development
• Proficiency in project management tools and techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the governance structure policies and culture of higher education institutions
• Experience working closely with executive leadership in an academic setting

Working Conditions:

• This is a fulltime position that may require occasional evening and weekend hours
• The Deputy Provost for Strategic Initiatives must be available to travel as needed for universityrelated events and engagements

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance retirement plans and professional development opportunities

This position is ideal for a dynamic resultsoriented professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about advancing the mission of higher education.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic independent coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business Education Health and Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the regions largest private nonprofit MinorityServing Institution proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelors degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines including Psychology Sociology and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County inand 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.

Mercys student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment including fulltime and parttime undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry the Bronx and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer highquality health care plans retirement benefits tuition discounts flexible spending and much more.

Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and highquality learning environments thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ethnicity creed religion marital status sex sexual orientation gender gender identity pregnancy height weight genetic information disability or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact The Office of Human Resources atOption 6 or via email at .

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state or local pay equity laws.

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