Vice Provost: Academic Strategy, Enrollment & Innovation

Missouri Arts Council; Missouri; On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Webster University in Webster Groves, MO seeks a Vice Provost to lead academic programs, student pathways, and global academic innovation. Reporting to the Provost, the role shapes institution-wide strategies, partnerships with deans, and student success across multiple campuses.

The ideal candidate has 12–15+ years of senior higher-education leadership, strong data-informed decision making, and a track record in academic administration, governance, and strategic enrollment alignment.

Qualifications

• Extensive executive leadership in higher education.
• Experience guiding enrollment strategies and student success.
• Proven ability to manage academic portfolios institution-wide.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of academic programs, records, and graduation processes.
• Lead academic administration and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• Serve as liaison to Strategic Enrollment Management and Deans.
• Advance global education, study abroad, and online learning.
• Develop senior leaders and ensure accountability across portfolios.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data-informed decision-making

Executive communication

Cross-functional influence

Education

12–15+ years higher-education leadership

Experience with Deans and faculty partnerships

Global/multi-campus leadership experience

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Webster University in Webster Groves, MO seeks a Vice Provost to lead academic programs, student pathways, and global academic innovation. Reporting to the Provost, the role shapes institution-wide strategies, partnerships with deans, and student success across multiple campuses.

The ideal candidate has 12–15+ years of senior higher-education leadership, strong data-informed decision making, and a track record in academic administration, governance, and strategic enrollment alignment.