Provost

Dunwoody College of Technology; Dunwoody (GA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

35+ days off per year

Results-based work environment

Job summary

Dunwoody College of Technology seeks a Provost to serve as the chief academic and student affairs officer, guiding academic programs, student services, and workforce alignment. You will lead an annual operating budget over $25 million, oversee deans, and partner with the President and Leadership Team to execute the strategic plan with a focus on excellence and accountability.

The role emphasizes innovation in teaching, program design, and data-driven decision making to improve student outcomes

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and higher education leadership experience.
• Expertise in accreditation, assessment, budgeting, and program review.
• Experience building employer, industry, and community partnerships.
• Ability to use data and labor-market intelligence to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and executive leadership for the College's academic enterprise and Academic Affairs & Student Affairs.
• Lead faculty development, instructional quality, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee student success, advising, and services to improve persistence, completion, and outcomes.
• Build and lead a high-performing academic leadership team and manage staffing, development, and succession.
• Drive strategic planning, budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation while ensuring financial sustainability.

Skills

Strategic Skills

Operating Skills

Courage

Energy and Drive

Organizational Positioning Skills

Personal/Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Position Type: Full time Remote Type: Onsite Salary Range: $175,000 - $210,000 Job Shift:

Job Description:

The Provost reports to the President and serves as Dunwoody College of Technology's chief academic & student affairs officer. They provide the vision and executive leadership for the College's educational enterprise, ensuring alignment among academic programs, student support, workforce needs, institutional strategy, and Dunwoody's mission. The Provost leads a division with an annual operating budget exceeding $25 million and supervises the academic deans and leaders responsible for student affairs, student success, advising, library services, career services, institutional effectiveness, assessment, and other assigned functions. This role partners with the President and fellow Leadership Team members to execute the College's strategic plan while fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation, continuous improvement, exceptional student outcomes, financial stewardship, and accountability.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE & INNOVATION

Provide vision and executive leadership for the College's academic enterprise and for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs. Ensure academic excellence through curriculum review, assessment, accreditation, program review, and continuous improvement. Provide leadership for faculty excellence, including faculty development, instructional quality, academic leadership, innovation in teaching and learning, and a culture of continuous improvement. Lead strategic management of the College's academic portfolio, including the development, expansion, redesign, consolidation, and, when appropriate, discontinuation of programs based on student demand, workforce need, academic quality, and financial sustainability. Advance innovation in teaching, learning, and program delivery, including the thoughtful application of emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, online and hybrid learning, and new approaches to workforce education.

STUDENT SUCCESS & EXPERIENCE

Oversee student success, advising, career services, library services, Title IX, accessibility, and other assigned student support functions. Develop and execute strategies that improve student learning, persistence, retention, completion, career placement, and the overall student experience. Use institutional data, key performance indicators, and dashboards to identify opportunities, evaluate outcomes, and drive continuous improvement.

PEOPLE & LEADERSHIP

Supervise, develop, and manage outcomes of academic deans and senior student affairs leaders while building a high-performing, collaborative academic leadership team. Carry out supervisory responsibilities including hiring, coaching, performance management, leadership development, and succession planning. Foster a culture consistent with Dunwoody's values of Curiosity, Collaboration, Inclusion, and Inspiration.

STRATEGY, OPERATIONS & FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP

Lead implementation of institutional strategic priorities within Academic & Student Affairs and contribute as a member of the College Leadership Team to institution-wide strategy and decision-making. Lead annual planning, budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation across the division. Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the academic enterprise through disciplined resource allocation, enrollment analysis, program economics, staffing strategies, and productivity improvement. Ensure compliance with Higher Learning Commission standards and applicable federal and state regulations.

INDUSTRY, COMMUNITY & EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS

Ensure academic programs maintain deep and meaningful connections with industry, using employer relationships and labor‑market intelligence to inform curriculum, equipment, faculty development, work‑based learning, and new program development. Develop new academic programs and workforce partnerships aligned with employer demand and emerging workforce needs. Represent Dunwoody College with accrediting agencies, employers, community partners, governmental organizations, and educational institutions. Support fundraising, grants, enrollment growth, and strategic partnerships in collaboration with Advancement and Enrollment Management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level. Makes good decisions. Provides sound advice and problem solution. Provides honest and in-depth analysis on problems and issues. Effectively presents creative ideas of others. Has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work. Operating Skills: Makes decisions in a timely manner. Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments. Holds frequent development discussions. Provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information. Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions. Sets clear objectives and measures. Monitors process, progress, and results. Is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data. Creates a learning environment leading to the most efficient and effective work processes. Courage: Has difficult conversations as necessary. Provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others. Is a good judge of talent. Energy and Drive: Is action oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks/issues. Not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Organizational Positioning Skills: Can maneuver through complex situations effectively and quietly. Is sensitive to how people and organizations function. Anticipates where the land mines are and plans his/her approach accordingly Personal/Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all. Treats direct reports equitably. Creates a climate in which people want to do their best. Communicates a compelling and inspired vision or sense of core purpose. Adheres to Dunwoody’s core values. Is widely trusted - Keeps confidences and admits mistakes. Practices attentive and active listening. Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s Degree Progressively responsible higher education leadership experience, including demonstrated success leading complex academic and student affairs functions. Deep knowledge of accreditation, assessment, budgeting, program review, faculty development, strategic planning, and contemporary approaches to teaching and learning. Demonstrated success leading organizational change and developing high-performing leadership teams. Demonstrated success building employer, industry, community, and educational partnerships. Experience using data, labor‑market intelligence, and financial analysis to inform academic and operational decisions. Demonstrated ability to support fundraising, grants, and external partnerships in collaboration with institutional colleagues. Commitment to Dunwoody's mission and values (Curiosity, Collaboration, Inclusion, Inspiration).

For more information about Provost Search Profile: https://dunwoody.edu/pdfs/Provost_SearchProfile_2026.pdf

Since our founding, all who have worked at Dunwoody have been dedicated to the success of every one of our students. For over 100 years, we’ve held true to our values while continuing to discover ways to grow and become even more inclusive and innovative.

Working in a collaborative, supportive work environment such as Dunwoody fosters a true team approach, with open communication and cross functional teams committed to getting the job done.

In addition, Dunwoody offers a flexible work environment, including:

• Hybrid work arrangements, including on-campus and remote, that allow you to serve students while accommodating your work style
• An emphasis on work-life balance, including 35+ days off per year
• A focus on employee-managed, results-based work
• A full suite of technology to support dynamic work environments

As a smaller institution, Dunwoody empowers its employees to try new things, implement new ideas, and work with people who are willing to help one another grow.

Because our faculty stay connected to their industries, they are true experts in their field, passionate about their work, and dedicated to educating and developing the next generation of employees.