Chief Academic Excellence Officer

Kentucky State University; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky State University seeks a Vice Provost for Academic Excellence to serve as a senior academic leader within the Office of the Provost. The role provides temporary leadership and oversight for academic quality, faculty affairs, and First and Second Year Experience initiatives, advancing a culture of academic excellence aligned with the University’s priorities.

The Vice Provost collaborates with Student Affairs, develops policy, ensures accreditation compliance, and helps plan budgets,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in academic administration.
• Strong understanding of First and Second Year Experience programs in higher education.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans aligned with institutional goals.
• Experience establishing KPIs and using data to inform decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively across academic and student affairs divisions.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, high-level administrative and strategic support in the Office of the Provost.
• Lead Academic Affairs with oversight for faculty affairs and academic policy.
• Oversee First and Second Year Experience programs and align with priorities.
• Support strategic planning, budget oversight, and accreditation compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement long- and short-term strategies.

Skills

Academic leadership

First and Second Year Experience

Strategic planning

Data-informed decisions

Collaboration

Communication

Supervisory skills

Confidentiality

Education

PhD or EdD from an accredited university

Job description

Kentucky State University seeks a Vice Provost for Academic Excellence to serve as a senior academic leader within the Office of the Provost. The role provides temporary leadership and oversight for academic quality, faculty affairs, and First and Second Year Experience initiatives, advancing a culture of academic excellence aligned with the University’s priorities.

The Vice Provost collaborates with Student Affairs, develops policy, ensures accreditation compliance, and helps plan budgets,