Reporting to the Provost/Vice President for Teaching, Learning, and Student Success (TLSS), the Associate Provost for Strategic Operations is a member of the Provosts leadership team, promotes effective academic administrative operations and leads ongoing and new academic initiatives to advance FCCs mission and student success priorities. In collaboration with faculty, administrators, and staff, the Associate Provost for Strategic Operations ensures the effective delivery of instructional programs; the establishment and maintenance of academic standards, curricula, policies, and procedures; and the strategic use of data and technology to promote academic excellence and student success. This position must use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

 

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:

1. Direct and oversee strategic and operational activities, initiatives, and projects for the Provosts Office.

2. Monitor and evaluate programmatic and operational effectiveness; recommend and/or effectuate changes to improve academic initiatives, recommend and implement resolutions of administrative matters, and assist in directing the priorities of those who report to the Provost.

3. Support the development, maintenance, and review of academic policies and procedures under the purview of the Provosts Office and manage student grade and non-grade complaints and appeals.

4. Support faculty recruitment, evaluation, sabbatical, and promotion processes.

5. Assist in developing the budgetary needs and securing of resources and personnel to support quality academic programing and administrative systems, provide assistance in procuring and managing academic grants, contracts, and interagency agreements.

6. Identify, analyze, and interpret data as well as trends or patterns in data sets and provide comprehensive reports for the Provost to meet compliance requirements and drive strategic initiatives.

7. Chair and manage the Learning Leadership Council in collaboration with AVP/Deans in TLSS.

8. Supervise the Director of Learning Assessment and provide oversight of academic assessment efforts to ensure continuous improvement of academic programs, including preparation of accreditation reports. Identify areas for improvement and recommend and support initiatives to enhance institutional effectiveness.

9. Supervise the Director of Dual Enrollment and High School Partnerships and provide oversight of dual enrollment programs to ensure effectiveness of operations and support to strengthen partnerships and dual enrolled pathways that promote equitable access and outcomes for all learners.

10. Supervise the Assistant Dean for Curricular Systems and Scheduling to ensure high quality instructional offerings, course scheduling that supports student progression, and implementation and management of curriculum and compliance with accreditation standards, state and federal regulations, and institutional policies.

11. Draft and edit internal and external correspondence, including remarks or speeches for the Provost, represent the Provost at events as necessary.

12. Prepare for Board of Trustees meetings in conjunction with the Presidents Office.

13. Coordinate and manage special projects and initiatives to and from the Provost, including conducting research and writing reports, TLSS Continuity of Operations Planning, or other documents as needed, and/or supervising additional academic operations staff.

14. Use strong organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to represent the Provost in all settings.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Masters degree appropriate to the candidates field from an accredited institution

2. A record of educational leadership in substantive administrative roles with increasing responsibility and complexity in academic operations.

• An earned doctorate degree appropriate to the candidates field from an accredited institution

• Administrative experience in community college setting

• Demonstrated experience in the administration of instructional programs including curricula review, course scheduling, assessment, accreditation and compliance

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-college initiatives, such as Guided Pathways, Achieving the Dream

• Proven success leading financial, personnel management, institutional assessment, and budget development experience that reflects the teaching, learning, and student success priorities of the College

• Proven success in promoting innovative practices, professional development, student success, grant acquisition and management, and building community relationships

• Values the importance of developing and maintaining positive working relationships and promotes a team philosophy

• Demonstrated excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills

• Demonstrated cultural competency, including successful experience working with diverse groups

• Proficient quantitative, qualitative, analytical, technical, and communication skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, organization, management, and supervisory skills

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community