Provost

Lewis University; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis University in the United States seeks a student-centered, mission-driven Provost to serve as chief academic officer, guiding undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs while aligning academic priorities with enrollment and student success initiatives.

The Provost will foster inclusive excellence, advance access and career mobility, oversee mergers integration, and collaborate with colleges and schools to sustain academic prestige.

Job description

The client is seeking a student-centered and mission-focused leader to serve as its next Provost. This executive role encompasses chief academic officer responsibilities as well as oversight of student success and enrollment management. The ideal candidate will be a servant leader capable of uniting these areas around a compelling vision that emphasizes access, academic excellence, and career mobility, while honoring the institution's foundational values and shaping its future direction.

The academic enterprise at the client is organized into multiple colleges and schools, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. The institution is recognized for its strong programs in fields such as aviation, nursing, computer science, cybersecurity, business, and education. With a commitment to serving diverse student populations, including Hispanic, first-generation, and working adult students, the next Provost will play a central role in advancing these initiatives and supporting the integration of recent institutional mergers.

Candidates for this position are expected to demonstrate a record of academic leadership, a commitment to student achievement, and the ability to foster an inclusive and supportive educational environment. The client is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics, ensuring a fair and equitable workplace for all qualified applicants.