Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Company: Touro University Nevada
Location: Henderson
Posted on: April 1, 2021

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          • Title IX back to top -- 2019 Touro University Nevada All Rights Reserved Provost and Chief Academic Officer in Henderson, Nevada - Careers at Touro University Nevada Please Enable Cookies to Continue Please enable cookies in your browser to experience all the personalized features of this site, including the ability to apply for a job. Welcome page Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Provost and Chief Academic Officer Job Locations US-NV-Henderson Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 3 days ago (3/10/2021 11:13 PM) Requisition ID 2021-7204 Position Type Full-Time Schedule Shift Day Hours Per Week 38 Travel None Category Administration Overview The Provost and Chief Academic Officer (CAO) of Touro University Nevada is the chief academic officer of Touro University Nevada, and reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Senior Provost of Touro University Western Division (TUWD). He/she is the chief advisor to the CEO and Senior Provost of Touro University Western Division on all academic matters and provides leadership in developing and implementing the curriculum, instructional, and research programs of Touro University Nevada. The Provost serves as intermediary between the CEO and Senior Provost of TUWD and the academic deans, faculty, students and others involved in the academic activity of the University. Budgets for all units are prepared by the Director, Associate Vice President, Dean or Vice President of each unit; negotiated with the Provost, reviewed and submitted for approval by the Provost to the CEO and Senior Provost of TUWD. He/she assists the faculty in the preparation of research grant applications and other requests for external funding. In the role of chief academic officer, the Provost is responsible for human resources, physical plant, instructional technology, and strategic planning. The Provost is responsible to the CEO and Senior Provost of TUWD and/or her delegated representatives for all academic and administrative decisions made and implemented for Touro University Nevada. This position has the responsibility for providing consultation and review of all significant academic, fiscal and administrative decisions for final authorization from CEO and Senior Provost of TUWD. This individual also represents the programs and activities of Touro University Nevada to the CEO and Senior Provost of TUWD and/or his/her delegated representative. This includes communications with State agencies, governmental bodies, and the public as required in carrying out the mission of Touro University Nevada, which is providing outstanding service to the community and public health while maintaining an appreciation of Touro University's Judaic heritage. The Provost will be an experienced higher education administrator with an outstanding academic record as a scholar or teacher. He/she will have demonstrated a commitment to traditional areas of learning as well as new directions; have demonstrated management skills, high ethical and professional standards, and an ability to work effectively with accrediting bodies as well as with alumni and prospective donors in fund raising. The Provost should also have a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, and be able to effectively represent Touro and its mission to the greater community within Touro University Nevada and beyond. Responsibilities
          • Maintain Touro University's commitment to excellence; the mission, goals, community service activities and programs of Touro University Nevada including its Judaic heritage and service to humanity.
          • Articulate a clear vision and strategy for the future that will ensure the success and vitality for Touro University Nevada.
          • Develop and implement strategic and operational plans and regularly communicate with the CEO and Senior Provost of TUWD, his/her designee and/or the Board of Trustees regarding the progress of these plans.
          • Work in concert with the campus communities to implement their long-range academic, strategic and financial plans.
          • Collaborate with the Deans to develop academic research plans to benefit the students and further the mission and goals of Touro University Nevada.
          • Collaborate with the Deans to develop service and outreach plans for Touro University Nevada to benefit the students and further the mission and goals of Touro University Nevada.
          • Strengthen the student-focused orientation of Touro University through visibility and direct communication with the student body.
          • Develop a strong leadership team that is given the responsibility and the accountability to perform their assignments.
          • Establish sound academic and administrative management procedures, assuring appropriate evaluation, planning, decision-making and implementation of Touro University Nevada programs and activities, including accreditation process and substantive changes.
          • Create and sustain an environment for learning that provides opportunities in graduate, and continuing education programs.
          • Assure that the campus attends to the professional development of its faculty and staff.
          • Review the facility and space needs of the academic components, and collaborate with all the Provosts, Deans, Department Chairs and School Directors, appropriate, to ensure careful coordination of academic space.
          • Ensure the proper management, control and enhancement of all resources, tangible and intangible, and be responsible for the overall financial stability of the Nevada campus.
          • Work in conjunction with the Touro University Nevada Chief Operating Officer (COO) and VP for Finance on all campus financial matters. The Provost will also work with the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the Touro College and University System (TCUS), along with the Executive Director of Budget, Planning, and Analysis for TCUS, on financial and budgetary matters that relate to the Touro University Nevada campus.
          • Prepare, obtain approval of, and submit an annual operating budget that promotes achievement of short and long-term goals of Touro while maintaining the fiscal stability and viability of Touro University Nevada.
          • Provide leadership in developing and maintaining partnerships with the community and other healthcare organizations and systems.
          • Develop and implement academic, administrative, research and service policies and processes for Touro University Nevada, in alignment with Touro College and University System policies and processes.
          • Ensure Touro University Nevada's participation in the development and implementation of and adherence to Touro College and University System-wide administrative and financial policies and processes.
          • Collaborate with the Deans to ensure that the programs and activities of colleges, divisions, and units reflect the academic goals and policies of the Touro University Nevada and Touro College and University System.
          • Maintain and strengthen existing relationships with Touro College and University System administrators, Deans and faculty; participate in various senior leadership committees and meetings.
          • Develop strong partnerships with all relevant constituents within the greater Touro College and University System, collaborating and creating synergies which contribute to the success of all campuses.
          • Support and encourage the development of cooperative education, research and service activities between faculty and staff of Touro University Nevada and with their counterparts at other Touro Colleges and University campuses to ensure that there are best practices among all entities. Year One Critical Success Factors
            • Understand and demonstrate the core mission and values that represent Touro's growth and success as an innovative and progressive driven culture, with academic excellence, collaboration and passion in building on Touro's historical foundation of unprecedented growth and success.
            • Consistently demonstrate leadership behavior and performance that support the long and short-term strategic goals for Touro College and University System, fostering behavior that is supportive and consistent with Touro's culture, mission, and corporate responsibility while working as part of a larger national university system.
            • Be seen as an academic administrator and leader who can attract and retain a world class team; be an effective educational builder who will enhance Touro University Nevada's academic offerings; participate and support Touro's future endeavors for growth and performance.
            • Oversee and ensure appropriate monitoring of key financial metrics to maintain defined financial performance of Touro University Nevada.
            • Identify and increase specific collaborative initiatives with healthcare systems and hospital affiliates in order to expand Touro university Nevada's future clinical rotation sites through development of clinical education teaching affiliations.
            • Strive and support Touro's goal to develop an expanded research footprint across healthcare disciplines, including both medical and scientific research, in order for Touro to play an integral role in changing the way healthcare is taught and delivered and to optimize student research opportunities. The expansion of research should capitalize on the historical strength of the institution: connection to the community, public health, primary care, public health, primary and ambulatory care. Qualifications Education, Training and/or Related Experience: - The Provost will have:
              • an earned doctorate (DO, MD, PhD, EdD is desired; JD or MBA will be considered).
              • a record of distinguished university teaching and development of innovation in academia.
              • a record of improved student outcome measures from their leadership.
              • a record of successful, peer-reviewed scholarly activity/research.
              • at least five years of experience in upper-level administration at a graduate-level higher education institution.
              • a demonstrated career progression appropriate to undertake a position of this scope and complexity. Skills & Abilities: - The Provost will be:
                • Recognizable as a leader, possessing outstanding communication and interpersonal skills that can be leveraged in dealings with diverse constituencies and strategic partners, both internally and externally, as well as cross-functionally across the university system.
                • Willing and able to build partnerships and the capability to gain consensus and move an initiative forward.
                • An effective communicator, a strong relationship-builder to work with and engage multiple and diverse constituencies; particularly effective communication skills with faculty, staff, healthcare leaders, and government and community representatives.
                • Committed to maintaining an open and fair environment.
                • Committed to having a reputation for unimpeachable integrity. - The Provost will have:
                  • An exceptional leadership record in senior level academic positions.
                  • Experience leading an institution with multiple health care schools/campuses. (preferred)
                  • Demonstrated commitment to education and faculty development.
                  • Successful record in identifying, recruiting, and retaining strong academic leaders, faculty, clinicians, researchers.
                  • Demonstrated excellent managerial, entrepreneurial, financial, and interpersonal skills.
                  • Demonstrated ability to work in a complex matrix setting, build consensus, develop new approaches to problem solving, support and tolerate high levels of ambiguity, and recognize the worldwide geographic nature of the university and the system.
                  • Demonstrated experience with strategic plan development and implementation.
                  • Demonstrated experience in conflict management and resolution.
                  • Demonstrated experience in working with federal, state and local public officials. (preferred)
                  • Demonstrated experience in working with healthcare organization and system officials. (preferred) Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Loading...
                    
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