Chief Academic Officer - Catholic Salesian Provost

Desales-University; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSales University in Center Valley, PA seeks a Provost to serve as chief academic officer, guiding academic affairs, student outcomes, and program development. The Provost will report to the President and lead a collaborative team across colleges, research offices, and operations, driving innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, data-informed budgeting, accreditation, and mission alignment.

Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience as provost, associate provost, dean, or comparable senior administrator.
• Significant academic administrative leadership experience.
• Ability to use institutional data to inform strategic decisions.
• Commitment to Catholic, Salesian mission and values of DeSales University.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clear academic vision aligned with the University’s Catholic, Salesian mission and strategic priorities.
• Translate institutional strategy into measurable Academic Affairs goals that advance quality and student success.
• Lead and hold accountable the academic deans and administrative leaders, fostering collaboration across units.
• Use data to evaluate academic performance and guide decisions.
• Oversee accreditation, assessment, and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership to align programs with enrollment and budget
• Support faculty development and shared governance.

Skills

Leadership

Data-informed decision making

Strategic planning

Communication

Collaboration

Faculty development

Education

Terminal degree

Senior academic leadership experience

Job description

DeSales University in Center Valley, PA seeks a Provost to serve as chief academic officer, guiding academic affairs, student outcomes, and program development. The Provost will report to the President and lead a collaborative team across colleges, research offices, and operations, driving innovation and excellence in teaching and learning.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, data-informed budgeting, accreditation, and mission alignment.