Provost

University of Saint Joseph; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 260,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) plan matching

On-campus work

Job summary

The University of Saint Joseph seeks an innovative Provost to provide vision and thoughtful oversight of all aspects of academic life. Guided by USJ’s Mercy heritage, the Provost will ensure high-quality programs, align with student demand and workforce needs, and grow academic partnerships with healthcare, industry, and social services.

This is a top leadership role shaping the future of a mission-driven institution.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in academic administration.
• A record of teaching, scholarship, and service that merits appointment at the full professor level.
• An earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with program growth and accreditation processes.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with budget control.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and oversight of all aspects of academic life at USJ.
• Foster positive relationships among faculty, staff, and students.
• Extend partnerships with regional healthcare, corporate, and social service entities.
• Lead strategic planning and drive complex, time-sensitive initiatives.

Skills

Academic leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

The University of Saint Joseph (USJ) seeks an innovative and collaborative leader to provide vision and thoughtful oversight of all aspects of academic life at the University. At a pivotal moment in its history, USJ offers its next Provost the opportunity to help shape the future of a financially strong, mission-driven institution committed to academic excellence, professional preparation, and student success. Guidedby USJ’s institutional positioning “Educated to do well. Empowered to do good.,” the Provost will ensure that USJ maintains high-quality academic programs consistent with its Mercy heritage and aligned with student demand and workforce needs; extend academic partnerships with regional healthcare, corporate, and social service entities; nurture positive and productive relationships among faculty, staff, and students; and be a visible presence in University life.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in academic administration
• A record of teaching, scholarship, and service that merits appointment at the full professor level
• An earned doctorate or other appropriate terminal degree from an accredited institution
• A record as an academic administrator who has led significant programmatic growth
• Experience with national and specialized accreditation as well as state licensure and in structured program review for non-accredited programs
• A record of financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budget control
• Experience in academic and overall strategic planning and the proven capacity to implement complex, time-sensitive projects as well as broad strategic initiatives

Compensation

The University of Saint Joseph offers a competitive compensation package, including a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. In compliance with Connecticut’s pay transparency law, the annual base salary range for this position is $260,000–$290,000. The University of Saint Joseph considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and external market data when extending an offer. The final salary is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or other compensation. USJ faculty and staff work on-campus. Benefit-eligible employees can participate in the University’s health and welfare benefits program, including medical/dental insurance and retirement plan (403b) matching, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the plan.