"Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs"

Position Purpose

Minnesota State Moorhead seeks an accomplished, student-centered, and forward-thinking Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs to serve as the University’s chief academic officer and a key strategic partner to the President. Reporting directly to the President, the Provost is a member of the President’s Cabinet and senior leadership team, providing vision and leadership that advances Moorhead’s academic mission, strengthens the student experience, and fosters a culture of excellence across the institution.

Salary Range

$167,029 - $267,356 annually.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a comprehensive portfolio that integrates Academic Affairs and Student Affairs in service of student success, persistence, and degree completion. Oversee four academic colleges, graduate studies, along with several student-centered departments.
• Lead the development and implementation of academic vision, policy, and standards while supporting innovation in curriculum, pedagogy, and academic program development.
• Oversee the development of effective student services to meet the needs of continuing, new, and prospective students to promote student success and retention. Promote a holistic student experience that supports learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Champion equitable academic and student success strategies, support efforts to close achievement gaps, and foster a campus climate that values multiple perspectives, shared governance, and meaningful engagement.
• Strengthen partnerships with alumni, system colleagues, accreditation bodies, community organizations, and public and private stakeholders to support academic innovation and regional impact.
• Lead transparent and responsible budgeting for Academic and Student Affairs, overseeing significant financial and human resources while aligning investments with strategic priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education including: administration of budgets; demonstrated record of teaching, scholarship, and service; and effective and innovative collaboration with staff and faculty.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equity-minded environment for students, faculty, staff, and the broader university community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of successful teaching, scholarship, creative or research activity, and service requisite for an appointment at the rank of professor.
• Successful experience working with collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of emerging trends, challenges and opportunities, current standards, and effective practices in higher education and university operations, at the international, national, and state/system levels. Knowledge of current and emerging student populations, changing demographics, and innovative strategies to support student success and closing equity and achievement gaps.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external constituencies to establish strong, lasting and productive partnerships.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate creative leadership, innovation, and a mindset of continuous improvement; enthusiasm; a style that is genuine, open, and engaging; good judgment in recognizing talent and assessing where improvements are needed; the ability to make appropriate connections and build synergies; and an open and creative approach to problem-solving and a willingness to address issues.
• Effectively lead cross-functional work team efforts to accomplish the goals of the Academic and Student Affairs division.
• Demonstrated academic and administrative leadership, direction, and vision in academic program development and student engagement.
• Understanding of emerging educational technologies and their application to enhance teaching and learning.
• Executive competence in strategic fiscal planning and budget management.

Other Requirements

Application must include a letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with this leadership opportunity. A completed application will include a resume or CV. The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

Telework (Yes/No)

No