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Vice Provost of Graduate Education, Research, and Outreach

Northern Kentucky University

Lancaster

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GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

An established university in the UK is seeking a transformative leader for the Vice Provost of Graduate Education, Research, and Outreach. This role offers the chance to shape strategic initiatives, enhance community engagement, and foster research collaboration. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree and a strong background in academic administration. Join a dynamic leadership team dedicated to advancing educational excellence and innovation. This position is perfect for someone passionate about driving change and making a significant impact in higher education.

Qualifications

Demonstrated record of achievement as a tenured professor.
Strong management and planning skills in an academic environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic plans for graduate education.
Lead outreach and community engagement initiatives.
Promote research endeavors and secure funding.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Community Engagement

Research Development

Grant Management

Education

Terminal Degree

Posting Details

Position Information

The qualified candidate will possess a terminal degree and a demonstrated record of achievement that merits appointment as a tenured professor in one of our colleges. Their professional background will have an emphasis in administration with proven effectiveness in the academic environment; strong management, planning, and financial skills; technological acumen; and commitment to promoting a global perspective, an atmosphere where all feel welcomed to participate, and the academic and ethical values of Northern Kentucky University.

Qualifications
Working Title	Vice Provost of Graduate Education, Research, and Outreach
Department	Academic Affairs
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Position Number	tbd
Purpose of Position	Northern Kentucky University (NKU) seeks an academic advocate and transformative leader to serve as Vice Provost for Graduate Education, Research, and Outreach. We are highly engaged with our external partners and community and the new Vice Provost will participate in strategic planning in these spaces. The three distinct, yet complementary, areas under the Vice Provost's purview come together to create a synergistic portfolio with exciting growth potential in all three areas. The next Vice Provost will champion each of these critical functions while deepening connections, seeing new possibilities, and helping launch new initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities	This is an exceptional opportunity to join the ambitious and creative leadership team of a university with great momentum that continues to be on the move. The Vice Provost will be responsible for directing, advocating for, and strengthening education, research and outreach, and for imagining and pursuing new ways in which these critical functions can contribute to the University's mission. The new Vice Provost will work closely with the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Instructional Excellence, and Online Programs, as our graduate programs currently enroll approximately 85% of our graduate students in online programs and the rest in traditional or hybrid formats. The Vice Provost will also provide guidance to the multiple centers and institutes on our campus, helping to coordinate our efforts. As a key member of the Academic Affairs leadership team, the Vice Provost will influence University-wide initiatives as a key thought leader and a driver of transformational initiatives in the University and in the region. Responsibilities include: Develop and implement strategic plans for the portfolio, ensuring alignment with the university's overall mission and strategic goals. Lead the development and implementation of new graduate programs, research initiatives, and outreach activities, collaborating with academic units, faculty, the newly formed Norse Network Hub and external partners. Lead efforts to strengthen and expand our outreach and community engagement as we grow our civic education efforts and numbers of community partners. Build connections between units within the portfolio (e.g. Institute for Student Research and Creativity, Research, Grants and Contract, Scripts Howard Center for Civic Engagement) and units with the university and beyond to increase experiential learning opportunities for all levels of our students. Promote and support research endeavors, including securing funding, fostering collaboration, and ensuring research integrity. Promote a culture that prioritizes increasing grant-seeking activity of our faculty and staff through training, education, and other initiatives. Lead the NKU research foundation board to support and encourage faculty and staff to seek opportunities to commercialize their intellectual property. Develop policies that guide the research enterprise, our external engagement, and campus centers and institutes and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. Build and maintain strong relationships with academic units, faculty, the Norse Network Hub, and external partners, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Advocate for graduate education, research, and outreach within the university and externally, representing the university at regional, national, and international forums.
Minimum Education	Terminal Degree appropriate to discipline
Preferred Education	Terminal Degree Appropriate to Discipline