Provost

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

As the University's Chief Academic Officer, the Provost has broad responsibilities for advancing the education and research missions of the University. The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost ( OEVCP) provides the leadership for UNC-CH's strategic planning for academic programs. The Provost's organization ensures the development and enhancement of high quality baccalaureate, masters and doctoral-level programs through ongoing program review and assessment, the raising of academic standards, and the expansion of research and other scholarship/creative activity.

The Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (Provost) is the chief academic officer of the University, reporting directly to the Chancellor. The Provost leads the University in its academic strategy, planning, and implementation and upholding academic policies and practices while promoting the wellbeing of faculty and students.

The Provost is the chief advocate for faculty, and is responsible for building a culture of belonging that attracts talent that broadly represents the academic areas of the University and the state, local, and global communities UNC serves. As Chief Academic Officer, the Provost is responsible for leading and providing guidance to the Deans of all schools and is the Chair of the Deans' Council. The Provost evaluates the deans, vice provosts and selected vice chancellors, works collaboratively with each of them to establish the vision and goals for their units, and provides strategic management of their budgets. The Provost works with the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations to make financial decisions and allocations to the academic units.

The Provost recommends and approves all faculty promotions, retentions, special hires, tenure decisions and new appointments and is also in charge of all searches for Deans, Vice Provosts and selected Vice Chancellors.

The Provost establishes the academic standards and policies which guide the student conduct process and the standards of professional behavior among faculty and administrators. The Provost manages and addresses, together with the academic Deans, any issues, concerns or problems that arise within the Schools, or among the faculty or the students if they cannot be resolved to satisfaction as part of other compliance structures in the university.

The Provost guides the conduct of research and scholarship and works to stimulate a high level of scholarly productivity on the campus. The Provost also oversees the development of an information infrastructure which enables research and operations of the University. The Provost provides leadership to the conduct of admissions and financial aid for students and functions to provide oversight of the quality and practices associated with undergraduate, graduate and professional study at the university. The Provost oversees the administrative practices associated with enrollment, course offerings, student tuition and fees, and of the policies and values which guide these endeavors. In collaboration with the Chancellor, the Provost is the administrative and academic spokesperson to the Faculty Council, General Administration, the Board of Trustees and the Employee Forum.

In addition to the academic Deans, the following university leaders report directly to the provost: Vice Provost, Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Senior Vice Provost for Undergraduate Student Success, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, Vice Provost for Strategy and Resource Management, Vice Provost for Arts and Culture, Vice Provost for University Libraries and University Librarian, Vice Provost for Global Affairs and Chief Global Officer, Vice Chancellor for Research, Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development and Chief Innovation Officer, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.

An earned terminal degree, record of exceptional leadership success, and evidence of scholarly, professional, or creative achievement is required.

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The incumbent must possess the intellectual vision and energy necessary to lead a complex, highly-ranked R1 institution of higher education in sustaining its national prominence. The incumbent must also possess an ability to successfully motivate a university-wide team at all levels, to deepen the understanding and appreciation of the University's core values, and to demonstrate appropriate responsiveness to the needs and concerns of students, faculty, and staff of a public doctoral university.

The UNC Chapel Hill has retained Witt Kieffer, a national executive search firm, to assist in this search.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed in strict confidence to:

Suzanne Teer, Senior Partner, Witt Kieffer

Sandra Chu, Consultant

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