Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

The newly appointed president of Baker College invites dynamic, thoughtful, and innovative leaders to join the leadership team. The new president's vision is ambitious, forward-thinking, and dedicated to a Student-First philosophy. Reporting directly to the president, the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs will play a critical role in advancing the new vision. As a member of the president's cabinet, the provost will provide system-wide strategic visionary leadership and foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, and belonging that inspires students, faculty, and staff to flourish. The Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs is Baker Colleges' chief academic officer and leads the deans, colleges, and schools and is committed to maintaining the highest academic standards, integrity, and excellence that contribute to the college's reputation.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and education requirements: a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent terminal degree; at least ten years demonstrated successful experience in progressively responsible teaching, administrative and educational leadership positions in a college setting; experience in a community college setting is strongly preferred; demonstrated successful experience in strategic planning, fiscal management, resource allocation and personnel supervision; and knowledge of curriculum design and its application to sound academic management.

Baker is committed to helping those who are dedicated to creating a better future for themselves and the world around them. They're looking for individuals who share a similar vision for their own lives. As a Baker employee, you'll be making a difference every single day by helping the next generation of professionals prepare for great careers. Please visit Baker College Careers Page for more information.
Baker strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout the college system. They are committed to their initiatives to fully understand how to advance their levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. Please visit Baker's DEI webpage for more information.

A full position description can be viewed here.

How to Apply
Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC is assisting Baker College in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Confidential inquiries, nominations and application materials should be directed to Greenwood/Asher and Associates. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter, CV and list of five references. Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment of confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. Please visit our DEI Page for more information.