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Assistant Provost for Student Success and Engaged Learning

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Position Information

Posting Number S000879
Position Title Assistant Provost for Student Success and Engaged Learning
Department Academic Affairs
Division Academic Affairs
Supervisor Title Vice President for Academic Affairs
Status Full Time Regular
Position Summary
North Central College is seeking a collaborative, student-centered faculty administrator to serve as the Assistant Provost for Student Success and Engaged Learning. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty-administrative (associate or full professor) position reporting directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The Assistant Provost for Student Success and Engaged Learning serves as a key member of the Provost’s leadership team and works closely with leaders within academic affairs and across campus to improve student persistence, decrease barriers to student success, and create a dynamic learning experience for students inside and beyond the classroom. The Assistant Provost’s portfolio requires excellent organizational, communication, and management skills to provide strategic and visionary leadership on a holistic approach to student success and high-impact learning; manage relevant budgets; provide administrative oversight for general education, working closely with the faculty General Education Committee; and oversee the Center for Social Impact.

The Assistant Provost for Student Success and Engaged Learning is encouraged to teach when such opportunities are available and feasible. The position may be offered with tenure to a qualified candidate.
Description of Key Responsibilities
  1. Contribute to a vision and strategy for a holistic approach to student success, fostering collaboration between success coaches, faculty members, academic support service staff, career center staff, athletics staff, and others.
  2. Initiate, lead, and advocate for programs and initiatives within the Office of Engaged Learning, building on the existing infrastructure of high-impact practices at the College to enhance equity, assure fidelity, and achieve scale with those practices.
  3. Provide administrative oversight for the Cardinal Directions general education program, working collaboratively with the General Education Committee, the Office of the Registrar, deans, and department chairs.
  4. Provide leadership and oversight for the Center for Student Success as a multi-faceted unit providing academic advising, testing and tutoring services, student disability services, and academic support services.
  5. Lead and manage productive and creative teams that include both faculty and staff members.
  6. Collaborate with the Center for Career and Professional Development to administer the Cardinal Career course requirement for all undergraduate students.
  7. Develop, implement, and monitor a data-driven assessment plan for student success, working collaboratively with Institutional Effectiveness, that is consistent with the College’s mission and values to ensure that performance objectives are met.
  8. Collaborate with deans, department chairs, and program directors across campus to enhance opportunities for engaged learning and to improve student success for graduate and post-traditional students.
  9. Provide leadership for coordinated cross-campus efforts to improve student persistence and timely graduation.
  10. Actively seek external grant support to help fund engaged learning and student success initiatives.
  11. Work collaboratively with the Student Life, Enrollment Management and Marketing, and Athletics divisions in the integration of curricular and co-curricular experiences.
  12. Perform other related duties and tasks as appropriately assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
An individual in this position must possess the proficiency, wherewithal and knowledge of principles and processes for providing high‐quality service to both internal and external constituents of the College.

  1. Demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership skills, and the ability to take initiative and drive results both independently and as part of a team.
  2. Demonstrated capacity in using key student success metrics.
  3. Strong organizational and leadership ability, financial literacy, negotiation and conflict management skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  4. Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  5. Demonstrable understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The successful candidate will draw on experience with and knowledge about high-impact practices; experiential and applied learning; academic advising and persistence strategies; and the integration of curricular and co-curricular education to promote a dynamic, active, and meaningful student experience at North Central. Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader in student success at a college or university is required, along with an earned doctorate or terminal degree in a discipline represented within the College, and a record of exemplary teaching as well as appropriate research/creative work to justify appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.
Education/Training
Candidates must have an earned doctorate or terminal degree in a discipline represented within the College.
Experience
A record of success in teaching as well as appropriate scholarship/creative work to justify appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. Effective leadership experience in areas that fall within the scope of the position’s responsibilities at a college or university is required.
Licenses or Certifications
Is This a Temporary Position? No
Employment Conditions
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College’s background screening process.
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Additional Information
Annual Salary $110,000 – $120,000

North Central College provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

  • All-inclusive medical, dental and vision group insurance
  • Health and dependent care savings plans
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D and disability group insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Employee assistance plan resources
  • Tuition waiver for full-time employees, spouse and dependent children
  • Generous paid time off plans, including 3 weeks vacation to start
  • 15 paid holidays per year, including 5 days during NCC Winter Break
  • Free access to campus health center, fitness and athletic facilities, and library
  • Employee discount program

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you authorized to work in the US?
    • YES
    • NO
  2. * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for work authorization?
    • YES
    • NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Optional Documents