Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

The Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (EVPAAP; Provost) reports directly to the President and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. The Provost will provide leadership and forge strategic direction working cooperatively with academic officers faculty and staff to achieve excellent academic outcomes and optimal stewardship of Trumans resources. The role of the EVPAAP may be understood in three different dimensions:

the academic mission of the University.

as an advisor to the President and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.

as an ambassador for the Universitys academic program(s) outside the institution.

Principally the EVPAAP articulates the academic vision and direction of the University and heads the Office of Academic Affairs which is responsible for all elements of Trumans academic mission including programs personnel outreach student support and retention.

Direct reports to the EVPAAP include: Dean Libraries and Museums; Dean School of Arts and Humanities Dean School of Business and Professional Studies; and Dean School of Science and Mathematics. Other departments reporting to the EVPAAP include: Assessment and Testing; Career Center; Center for Academic Excellence; Centerfor International Education; Graduate Office; Grants and Sponsored Programs; Institute for Academic Outreach; Registrars Office; Student Access and Disability Services; and TRIO Programs Office. Overall the EVPAAP oversees and provides leadership to approximately 350 faculty and staff.

The EVPAAP meets regularly with senior staff within the areas of academic affairs and works collaboratively with faculty governance to coordinate academic programs policies and addition the EVPAAP works closely with the president and a team of senior administrators on a wide array of University issues and concerns. The EVPAAP liaises with Trumans Office of Advancement in cultivating donors for academic programs and pursuing grants and support from foundations while playing a critical role in connecting the academic programs and faculty members with the Office of Admissions to recruit new students to the University.

Qualifications

• Accomplished scholar and strategic thinker ready to lead the Universitys academic enterprise through the opportunities and challenges of a complex and rapidly changing higher education landscape.
• Strong understanding of the complex social political and economic changes affecting higher education today.
• Collaborative leader with the ability to engage and build trust with all stakeholders on and off campus; experience with fostering mentorship and leadership development.
• An inspiring and motivating leader who fosters a sense of belonging celebrates faculty contributions and cultivates an environment where faculty feel valued supported incentivized and inspired to remain and thrive at the institution. Ability to foster a collaborative inclusive and innovative academic culture.
• Unquestionable integrity exemplary interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for educating students and preparing them for successful and productive lives.
• Strong interpersonal awareness empathy and the capacity to respond to complex situations with poise balance and constructive wit that diffuses tension and fosters open dialogue. Ability to maintain morale build trust and strengthen collegial relationships across diverse academic and administrative units.
• Demonstrated knowledge of higher education and academic programming faculty development curricula accreditation and assessment issues student learning needs and good governance especially in a liberal arts and sciences setting.
• Must value the importance of career readiness and the development of marketable skills for students while supporting interdisciplinary and curricular innovation that upholds and advances the core values of a liberal arts education.
• Significant academic administrative accomplishments in progressively responsible positions.
• Demonstrated purposeful approach to decision-making that is collaborative transparent and data informed. Willing to make tough decisions when necessary.
• Champion the integration of academics and student support.
• Ability to effectively lead in managing within financial constraints while implementing strategies that enhance enrollment and generate new revenue streams for the institution.
• Earned tenure in an academic department and a terminal degree.

Truman State UniversityMissouris only public liberal arts and sciences universityseeks a strategic collaborative and innovative academic leader to serve as its next Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost (EVPAAP; Provost). The University desires a leader who combines passion energy and a positive attitude with a strong commitment to students and sustained excellence. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team the Provost will articulate the academic vision and direction of the University and is responsible for all elements of Trumans academic mission.

History of Truman

Founded in 1867 Truman State University (Truman; the University) has evolved through several name changes each reflecting a new institutional 1985 when the passage of Missouri House Bill 196 changed the Universitys mission from an open-enrollment regional multipurpose university to Missouris only statewide public liberal arts and sciences institution the Universitys name was Northeast Missouri State 1996 the name of the University was changed to Truman State University to reflect that mission. Since its founding Truman has maintained a strong focus on student-centered learning. Every part of the student journey is designed to help Truman graduates meet the challenges of the modern world and pursue lives filled with rewarding work.

A vibrant community of teacher-scholars engaged with an academically talented student body Truman is a residential university providing its approximately 3900 students with a distinctive blend of liberal arts and sciences and professional programs. Truman is nationally recognized for the quality of educational opportunities it offers and the pathways it has developed from college to career. The institution is committed to a strong focus on

high-impact learning experiences and more than one-third of Trumans undergraduates go on to pursue graduate education. Truman is consistently ranked among the nations best colleges. For 29 consecutive years U.S. News and World Report has recognized Truman as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest Region. Other accolades include Washington Monthly which listed Truman as the No. 12 best masters university in the nation and Fiske Guide to College magazine which ranked Truman as one of the top 10 public schools named as a Best Buy based on academic quality and addition to its commitment to excellence the University promotes a welcoming culture that puts people first and supports students faculty and staff.

Truman Today

Located in Kirksville Missouri Truman State University plays a vital role in the thriving regional center of northeast Missouri. The campus spreads across 180 acres and is recognized as a Tree Campus USA School. As a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university Truman is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). Across an expansive academic portfolio that includes the liberal arts and sciences and professional studies Truman offers 51 undergraduate majors 74 undergraduate minors two undergraduate certificates and various micro-credentials. Truman also offers 13 masters degree programs and two graduate certificates. Outside the classroom the Truman Bulldogs compete at the NCAA Division II level in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Truman offers 16 Division II sports teams as well as eSports and intramural athletics.

Leadership

Dr. Sue Thomas the President of Truman State University has led the institution since 2016. President Thomas is an appointed commissioner of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact Chair of the Great Lakes Valley Conference Council of Presidents and also serves on the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development Commissioners Advisory Group. She previously served as Chair of the Council on Public Higher Education and President of the Board of Directors of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. President Thomas has built a strong senior leadership team and the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost will be joining a collaborative and collegial executive leadership body.

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To make a nomination provide a referral or for additional information please use the contact information below. While applications and nominations will be accepted until a successful candidate has been appointed interested individuals are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible for full consideration as review of submitted materials will begin immediately. The start date is negotiable.

To apply please submit a resume and/or vita and cover letter to:

Ken Carrick Partner

980.296.5401

Janny DeLoache Associate Partner

Required Experience:

Senior Exec