Executive Vice President & Provost

Executive Vice President & Provost

About the Company

Reputable university with a national reach

Industry

Higher Education

Type

Educational Institution

Founded

1957

Employees

1001-5000

Categories

• Colleges & Universities
• Education
• Las Vegas

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Vice President and Provost to serve as its chief academic officer and a key member of the executive leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the academic vision, advancing strategic goals, and expanding research and graduate education. This role is pivotal in supporting faculty excellence and enriching the academic experience for all students. The Provost will also be instrumental in leveraging the institution's metropolitan advantage to expand experiential learning, research collaboration, and workforce development. Candidates for the Provost position at the company should be strategic, collaborative, and visionary academic leaders with a distinguished record in teaching, research, and service. Extensive experience in managing complex academic organizations and a proven ability to enhance faculty excellence, advance research, and support student success are essential. The role requires a forward-thinking planner and effective administrator who can set clear academic priorities, align resources with the mission, and convert strategic goals into measurable outcomes. The ideal candidate will be credible, approachable, and skilled in consensus building, with the ability to connect various academic and administrative units to achieve institutional objectives. They must embody the mission of the company as a public urban research university committed to transforming lives through education, discovery, and community engagement.

Hiring Manager Title

President

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions