Class Code:.........0982

Position #:(NUNC)...7698

Developed by:..M.B. Swan

Reviewed by:..........SG

Approved by:..........LK

Date:7/91;2/00;1/05;6/05

UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

Position Description

TITLE: Vice Provost, Academic Affairs

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

REPORTS TO: Provost

GRADE: 20

SUPERVISES: Professional, technical and clerical support staff

BASIC FUNCTION:

Chief responsibility includes management of and leadership in all academic programs and services, including academic enrollment. Provide overall guidance for undergraduate/general education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly responsible to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for the following: Admissions, Enrollment Services, Honors Program, Summer Sessions, Program Development, academic regulations and policy, Faculty Senate, Instructional Development Program, Outcomes Assessment and other areas as determined by the Provost.

Serve as liaison to the Faculty Senate and to Rhode Island postsecondary institutions.

Prepare analyses and reports on new and existing programs and degree offerings for review by the President, the Commissioner of Higher Education and the Board of Governors.

Serve as liaison with Facilities and Operations, and the Office of Planning and Design, addressing space planning and allocation, with service on relevant committees.

Serve as designee of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on the Curricular Affairs Committee, University College and General Education Committee, Space Enhancement and Design Allocation Committee, PeopleSoft Steering Committee, Master Planning Committee, and the Student Learning Assessment Advisory Committee.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Act in the absence of the Provost on matters delegated by the Provost.

Perform other duties as required.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: Earned doctorate and minimum five years as a leader in higher education, including experience in teaching, research and administration; knowledge of and experience with budget and accounting, enrollment management systems, assessment, academic programs and planning techniques, and systems of university governance; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to organize, coordinate and supervise support staff; ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and to communicate the interpretation to others; strong interpersonal skills.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.