Bolton, greater manchester, north west england, United Kingdom
Company: JR UK, Employer: UK Management College
Associate Provost
Responsibilities
* Assist in policy development and processes related to the UKMC mission, OfS regulations, and trends in higher education.
* Serve as the strategic and operational lead for HE partnerships.
* Chair appropriate UKMC Committees as delegated by the Provost.
* Coordinate plans for all initiatives with university partnerships ensuring quality and an outstanding student experience.
* Assure fairness and apply appropriate procedures by assisting with academic employee grievances with HR and other personnel issues through investigating, gathering information, and reporting findings to the Provost.
* Conduct interviews with all prospective faculty members by working closely with the Dean and faculty within UKMC.
* Improve leadership and administrative abilities in academic units by assisting in mentoring and evaluating course directors with the Dean and Provost and supporting endeavors that assist course directors in carrying out their duties effectively.
* Promote a positive image and maintain effective working relationships for the Office of the Provost by representing the Provost at various meetings, communicating with university partnership administrators, faculty, staff, and students in matters related to undergraduate education, and leading or serving on selected committees and working groups.
* Provide appropriate leadership training to Heads of Departments with the Provost.
* Facilitate and promote a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills of all cultures or social backgrounds through real application and understanding of EDI.
* Ensure that delegated projects related to academic affairs are completed in the best interest of UKMC by accepting and accomplishing those tasks delegated by the Provost.
* Utilize demonstrated leadership ability, working effectively and collegially with staff at UKMC and university partnership administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
* Possess experience in campus-wide administrative activities.
* Be mobile to travel to all campuses as required.
* Commit to professional, innovative education and scholarship.
* Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Requirements
* A doctorate earned from an accredited university.
* Minimum five (5) years of senior leadership experience in academic administration at or above dean or head of school level.
* Record of outstanding research, scholarship, and teaching accomplishments.
* Demonstrated success working collaboratively with faculty and academic leaders and knowledgeable of UK higher educational policy, OfS regulatory compliance and governance.
* Must be on site 40 hours a week.
Industry
* Higher Education
Employment Type
* Full-time
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