SAAO Vice Chancellor Academic Programs

North Carolina School Of Science & Mathematics

Job Location:

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

North Carolina School of Science Math

Division

VC for Academic Programs

Job Classification Title

Chief Academic Affairs Officer / Provost (NS)

Position Number

Grade

FLATRATE

About Us

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) a constituent of the University of North Carolina System is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer our Residential high school program in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors our Online supplementary honors program and individual virtual daytime Connect courses in partnership with local high schools all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising fifth- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. Specializing in science technology engineering and math and embracing the fine arts and humanities NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980. For more information visit . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex gender identity or expression age sexual orientation genetic information status as an individual with a disability or status as a protected veteran or national guard. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact us at .

Description of Work

NCSSM and the Academic Programs Division foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support a rigorous academic environment excellence in teaching community-engaged service and research. The Academic Programs Division is the largest Division in the school and the work of the Division is critical in creating NCSSMs unique living and learning environment which encourages and supports students in Accepting the Greater Challenge.

Description of Duties:
The Provost serves as the chief academic officer of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) providing strategic leadership and oversight for academic programs across both the Durham and Morganton campuses as well as NCSSMs online program. As a key member of the Chancellors Cabinet the Provost ensures academic excellence promotes innovation in teaching and learning and fosters a collaborative academic culture that supports NCSSMs mission to educate and inspire talented students to pursue careers in science technology engineering and mathematics and become innovators and leaders.

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

*Academic leadership and program oversight.
*Supervision of academic divisional leadership including all academic departments admissions enrollment services and libraries.
*Faculty and Instructional Staff support.
*Strategic planning and institutional effectiveness.
*Accreditation.
*Resource management and budgeting.
*Promoting collaboration within Academic Programs and across institutional divisions.
*Strategic engagement and institutional relations.
*Representing NCSSM with external partners and within the UNC System.

Location: Durham NC or Morganton NC

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

POSITION LOCATION: Durham NC or Morganton NC

POSITION TYPE: Permanent 12-month Senior Academic and Administrative Officer (SAAO) FLSA exempt 1.0 FTE

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with education and experience.

Hiring salary will be determined based on education experience budget and market considerations.

Management Preferences:

Deep understanding of best practices in STEM education education innovation and academic leadership.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build consensus across constituencies.
Commitment to cultivating a learning environment that values academic inquiry student voice and faculty excellence.
Strategic thinker with the ability to manage complex organizational change.
Familiarity with the unique academic developmental and social needs of high-achieving students in a public residential school setting.

NCSSM has been named the #1 Public High School in America three of the Past Four Years.

Learn more about NCSSM and join our winning team!

Team NCSSM Benefits

NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being growth and work-life balance of our employees. Highlights include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental family medical and community service leave; and flexible work schedules where applicable. Leave is earned monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees and those working less than 12 months. Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP) supplemental retirement savings plans tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System and free access to on-site facilities like a gym library and cafeteria. Additional perks include life insurance disability coverage flexible spending accounts and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.

Please visit NCSSM Employee Benefits for more information.

Supplemental and Contact Information:

Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies Work History and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. CV/Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Along with completing the application please also include a Curriculum Vitae or Resume and a cover letter.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S. final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at or equivalent service. NCSSM participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Please note: Only one application is accepted per candidate for each specific job posting.

If you have questions please email .

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Education and Experience:

Graduate degree (preferably doctorate) from an accredited institution preferably in a STEM discipline or education-related field.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in academic administration including supervision of faculty staff and/or other administrative positions and academic programs.
Demonstrated success in leading academic innovation curriculum development instructional improvement long and short-range planning and accreditation.
Experience working in a residential or boarding school or higher education environment is strongly preferred.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Tracy Fullgraf

Email:

AgencyNorth Carolina School of Science MathDivisionVC for Academic ProgramsJob Classification TitleChief Academic Affairs Officer / Provost (NS)Position NumberGradeFLATRATEAbout UsNorth Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) a constituent of the University of North Carolina System is a ...