About Hodges University:

Live and work in paradise! Hodges University is located in sunny, Ft. Myers, Florida on the southwest Florida Gulf Coast. The region is home to over 1 million year-round residents who take advantage of entertainment options as diverse as shelling on Sanibel Island or Swamp Buggy Racing in Naples, Airboat rides in the Everglades or Art Shows on Fifth Avenue, Fine dining on cuisine from all over the world or fishing for your own fresh catch, world-class golfing or Warm Mineral Springs, the Ferry to Key West or the Edison/Ford Winter Estates, and the REVS Institute for Automotive Research and Historical Study or the Rodeo in Arcadia. Our economy is among the more diversified in the state and our region continues to grow.

Hodges University is a private, not-for-profit, regionally accredited university located in southwest Florida and primarily serves working adult students. The Fort Myers Campus boasts a newly renovated state-of-the-art Health Sciences facility that includes smart classrooms, and nursing skills and simulation labs, with diverse high-fidelity mannequins and equipment; two spacious and well-equipped Physical Therapist Assistant labs; an EMT/EMS lab, complete with functional ambulance; and, coming very soon, a brand-new BS in Dental Hygiene program with a 20-operatory clinic open to the public. This technology affords students and faculty the opportunity to have innovative, leading-edge learning and teaching resources. In addition to the healthcare programs, Hodges University features a range of business and professional programs, a large Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, innovative programs such as the Juris Master, a full-range ESL program, and a variety of non-credit offerings, all offered in a collegial and supportive environment.

Hodges University is a dynamic, entrepreneurial institution of higher education that espouses the non-traditional, not just in the students we serve but, in the opportunities, we leverage. We offer workforce-focused certificates and degrees in areas such as Clinical Healthcare, Business, Psychology, and Information Technology. We are the region's first federally-designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and offer a robust English as a Second Language program - on campus, online, and in satellite locations. We serve a large Veteran population. All of our learning environments are TEC-enabled, which means, for the majority of classes, students can pick both how and when they go to class - in person, online, or virtual - each time the class meets!

Hodges University is regionally accredited by SACSCOC and approved as a Level III institution offering associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees. The healthcare programs are each also accredited by their respective programmatic accrediting agencies. Most programs at Hodges University admit students each month, and many courses are designed to take only 1 month to complete, so that a busy adult student can focus on one course - one topic - at a time.

Job Description:

Hodges University seeks a Provost to lead the institution in academic excellence in educating and training students so they are prepared to take their skills, competencies, and knowledge into the workforce. The Provost is expected to be an education visionary who is committed to enhancing the upward economic and social mobility of our student population. You'll work collaboratively with our faculty, providing leadership and support to ensure standards of continued excellence in all curriculum and programs. This key strategic leader oversees the academic integrity of the University and provides leadership in long-range planning, budgeting, curriculum, and program development in the academic affairs and Institutional Effectiveness areas. You'll also supervise the Office of Student Success. Reporting to the University President, you'll also serve on the University's Executive Council.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs executes oversight and performs the duties and responsibilities of Academic Affairs. These include oversight of all credit-bearing academic programs, the Library, full-time and adjunct faculty, Student Success, Student Services, and the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• To promote the mission and support institutional objectives of Hodges University.
• To adhere to all FERPA requirements to include maintenance of all department documents, discussions and records.
• To provide the highest level of professionalism and customer service to all constituents.
• To recruit and hire qualified faculty, program chairs and directors, and deans.
• To monitor the overall evaluation of faculty including student evaluation, in-class observations, and administrative responsibilities.
• To promote the improvement of instruction through faculty orientations, in-service training, faculty meetings, and faculty professional development.
• To counsel faculty regarding problems with students, staff, and other faculty.
• To monitor standards of academic progress and enforce relevant policies and procedures.
• To contribute to the orientation process for all new and re-entry students.
• To ensure student are counseled regarding academic progress and/or faculty/class concerns.
• To oversee the preparation of a master schedule each term based on proper course sequence and enrollment in each academic program.
• To be responsible for all budgets within all supervised departments and Academic Affairs as a whole.
• To coordinate and facilitate, Academic Committee and Faculty Meetings, and prepare all academic affairs meeting agendas and minutes.
• To maintain the Academic Affairs Team-site, organize, document, and keep records for academic affairs.
• To update the University Catalog sections related to academic affairs.
• To coordinate with the Office of the President and Human Resources to update the Faculty Handbook and appropriate sections of the Administrative Policy Manuals.
• To support the faculty, staffing, and operation of each academic schools and to verify and monitor payroll expenses and oversee the full-time and adjunct faculty contract process.
• To supervise the operation and staffing of the Institutional Research and Effectiveness Office, including the strategic planning process, syllabi database, and faculty qualification system.
• To participate on the Strategic Planning and Evaluation Committee and implement institutional effectiveness processes for effective planning and assessment of goals and objectives.
• To assist in the promotion of instructional improvement through faculty orientations, in-service trainings, faculty meetings, and professional development in partnership with online learning.
• To coordinate with the Office of Student Experience in the preparation of an efficient master schedule based on proper course sequencing and enrollment in each academic program, and in conjunction with all academic deans and faculty.
• To oversee the preparation of annual academic program budgets for all schools.
• To collaborate, as appropriate, with administrative offices, including but not limited to the Registrar's Office, Student Experience, Admissions, Student Financial Services, and Marketing with regard to academic programs.
• To assist in the preparation of the academic calendar.
• To conduct annual performance evaluations of staff as needed on the basis of administrative policies and procedures.
• To counsel faculty regarding problems with students, staff, and/or other faculty.
• To assist in the effective maintenance of faculty files.
• To enforce relevant academic policies and procedures.
• To act as the President's representative in academic, governmental, and community meetings as directed.
• To conduct other special projects and duties as assigned by the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost; President.

KEY KSAs

• Ensures the integrity and quality of data governance, reporting, and support services
• Oversees development and implementation of academic strategic planning
• Adapts willingly and quickly to changing priorities and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates a high-energy, enthusiastic approach to duties and a commitment to workforce education and the pillars of Hodges University.
• Promotes collaboration and innovation within the academic affairs division
• Positively and proactively supports institutional enrollment goals and new program development while ensuring quality and distinctiveness of existing programs
• Supports institutional student retention efforts by ensuring the quality of academic advising, academic support services, and program-level retention strategies
• Capable and willing to provide transparent overall day-to-day leadership with integrity, commitment, and concern for staff, faculty, administrators, and students
• Good verbal and communication skills and an ability to build relationships of trust and integrity at all levels of the institution.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills?the ability to work effectively with multiple constituencies including faculty, staff, students, Trustees, alumni, donors, corporate partners, community leaders, and peers at other educational institutions in SWFL.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a terminal degree in an appropriate discipline and at least five years of administrative experience in higher education. Must also have at least three years of relevant experience as a faculty member.