Vice Provost, Academic Support & Innovation

Thomas Jefferson University

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement plans

Professional development

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a Vice Provost for Academic Support Services to provide strategic oversight of university-wide academic support functions, including student success services, libraries and educational technologies, registrar operations, and curriculum support.

The role reports to the Provost and leads efforts to align units with academic priorities, drive data-informed improvements, and foster collaboration across colleges to enhance student outcomes and institutional

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline required.
10 years progressive leadership experience in higher education academic affairs or student success.
and 5 years Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple, complex academic support functions.
and 5 years Strong understanding of accreditation, academic policies, and higher education operations
Strategic thinking and execution
Organizational leadership and change management
Collaboration and influence across academic units
Data-informed decision-making
Operational excellence in complex environments

Responsibilities

Provides vision and leadership for academic support services, aligning units with institutional academic priorities and student success goals.
drives cross-functional integration across academic success, libraries, registrar, curriculum infrastructure, and academic partnerships.
Leads academic success and retention strategies, including advising, tutoring, and Academic Success Center programming, using data-informed approaches to improve persistence, performance, and completion outcomes.
Provides executive oversight of university libraries, instructional design, and academic technologies; advances innovation in digital learning, immersive technologies, and teaching and learning resources.
Oversees registrar functions, academic records, academic policies and catalog management, student business services, academic calendars, and clinical skills simulation centers, ensuring compliance with institutional, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
Partners with Deans and academic leaders to support program development, approval, and lifecycle management; advances curriculum innovation, ensures program sustainability, and provides oversight of JCIPE
Provides oversight and coordination of international services and supports study-away and other experiential learning opportunities that enhance academic programming and student engagement.
Supervises senior leaders across academic support domains; builds high-performing teams and fosters a culture of collaboration and accountability while leveraging data, assessment, and analytics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.