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Must have the ability to demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom or similar platforms); Ability to initiate appropriate actions and make systematic changes to avoid problem situations and/or increase the probability of desired outcomes . This position serves on key governance and consultative bodies, advises senior leadership, represents the university externally, and advances a holistic, data-informed approach to academic success from pre-matriculation to post-graduation.

The Vice Provost for Academic Success and Vocation provides university-wide leadership for academic student success, retention, persistence, and post-graduation outcomes. This position leads the development and execution of strategic initiatives that integrate academic support, advising, career and vocational development, and co-curricular programming. This position serves on key governance and consultative bodies, advises senior leadership, represents the university externally, and advances a holistic, data-informed approach to academic success from pre-matriculation to post-graduation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Provides strategic leadership for institution-wide student success and retention efforts aligned with the university's mission and strategic plan.</li><li>Oversees and coordinates academic success, advising, tutoring, mentoring, career and professional development, and academic support programs for undergraduate and graduate students.</li><li>Serves as the Provost's principal designee, responsible for leading, implementing, and ensuring the achievement of the university's Student Success Strategic Plan.</li><li>Directs the implementation and assessment of the Quality Enhancement Plan and other institution-wide academic success initiatives.</li><li>Collaborates with academic deans, dean's offices, Student Development, Enrollment Management, and faculty to coordinate cross-divisional efforts to ensure aligned policies, consistent practices, and effective academic student support.</li><li>Chairs the university-wide student success team and guides integrated planning in partnership with key campus stakeholders.</li><li>Coordinates with campus partners to align academic readiness and first-year experience programs in support of academic success goals (retention, persistence, completion, placement).</li><li>Supervises academic success units and personnel, including recruitment, evaluation, organizational planning, and professional development.</li><li>Develops and maintains the budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources. Controls operational budgets and contributes to the University's cost-effective operations. </li><li>Ensures compliance with accreditation standards, federal grant requirements, and institutional policies, including oversight of TRIO and other externally funded programs.</li><li>Leads assessment, data analysis, and reporting related to academic success, retention, and post-graduation outcomes, including First Destination Survey reporting, in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.</li><li>Communicates academic success and career development priorities, progress, and outcomes to executive leadership, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Advances and cultivates external partnerships, employer engagement, donor relations, and grant development in support of academic success and career outcomes.</li><li>Builds and sustains a collaborative, supportive work culture focused on continuous improvement across areas of responsibility.</li><li>Serves as an institutional leader on the Academic Council, Leadership Team, and Care and Intervention Committees, among others.</li><li>Engages in national professional associations and best-practice networks to inform strategy, benchmarking, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS:Required: <ul><li>Master's degree from an accredited college/university required; terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in a field aligned with student success or related field </li><li>5 years of demonstrated leadership experience in academic administration and/or student success within higher education, with proven success in leading institution-wide student success, retention, and persistence initiatives.</li><li>Experience developing, implementing, and assessing strategic plans and complex, cross-divisional initiatives.</li><li>Experience presenting to executive leadership and governing boards.</li><li>Strong record of collaboration with faculty, deans, and senior administrators.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong public relations and customer service skills with an ability to implement diplomacy and discretion at all times; an ability to work effectively with communities across the university; Highly responsive to the needs of others.</li><li>Demonstrated use of data, assessment, and student success metrics to inform decision-making, improve outcomes, and achieve goals. </li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Earned terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in field aligned with student success.</li><li>Experience overseeing federally or privately funded student success programs, including grant compliance and reporting.</li><li>Advanced experience with data analytics, student success technologies, and reporting platforms.</li><li>Knowledge of regional accreditation standards and quality enhancement planning.</li><li>Background in career and professional development, vocational discernment, or employer engagement.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with first-year experience programs, advising programs, or mentoring models.</li><li>Record of successful grant writing, donor engagement, or advancement collaboration.</li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish with the ability to understand and to make oneself understood to Spanish-speaking individuals).</li></ul>Other Requirements:<ul><li>Must clear and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance.</li><li>Must have a valid driver's license, motor vehicle liability insurance, and personal injury insurance, or have a self-reliant source of transportation to conduct business on a daily basis</li><li>Must be able to travel and work extended hours or weekends during peak times and for special programs, projects, and events.</li><li>Must be able to engage when needed evenings, weekends, and holidays.</li><li>Must have a high ethical standard and a strong sense of confidentiality; ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines; thrive in a complex work environment; displays solid problem-solving and interpersonal skills; works well independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Must have the ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and be able to organize workflow, coordinate activities, balance simultaneous projects without loss of efficiency in a multi-tasked environment, and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines </li><li>Must have the ability to demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom or similar platforms); </li><li>Ability to initiate appropriate actions and make systematic changes to avoid problem situations and/or increase the probability of desired outcomes </li></ul> PHYSICAL DEMANDS: <ul><li>Working conditions are in an office environment and a university campus setting. Must be able to move across the university campus to conduct day-to-day business. </li><li>While performing this role, the employee will be regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.</li><li>Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. </li><li>Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems in a timely manner.</li><li>Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. </li></ul> The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Review of applications will begin May 15th and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date for the position is on or before August 1, 2026. Applications can be found at <a href="http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/" rel="nofollow">http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/</a> with the option to upload all supporting documents electronically. Applicants should provide the following to be considered for the position:<ol><li>Cover letter that addresses your qualifications and interest in the position.</li><li>Curriculum vitae</li><li>Names and contact information for three professional references.</li></ol>Further materials may be requested. For inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Ryan Konkright at rkonkright@stmarytx.edu or the Provost, Jason Pierce, at jpierce7@stmarytx.edu. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check. St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Founded in 1852 by the Society of Mary (Marianists), St. Mary's University is a Catholic and Marianist university with a tradition of academic excellence and integrating liberal arts with professional studies. St. Mary’s serves a diverse student population through its humanities, sciences and business schools, with many options to pursue graduate studies and joint degrees. St. Mary’s is also home to San Antonio’s only law school. 

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An earned doctoral degree in an academic discipline or terminal degree; Administrative experience and a history of leadership success in higher education; Ability to communicate the university’s academic mission effectively with a variety of university and community constituencies; Clear judgment in shaping and articulating the university’s values and executing the university’s vision; Distinct appreciation for and commitment to the value of a liberal arts education; Higher education teaching experience shaped by scholarship; Exemplary scholarly and professional achievement; An active Christian faith and commitment to the integration of Christian faith and learning; and. Personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, compassion, resilience, team-work, energy, and diplomacy; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence; Collaborative, inclusive, and collegial leadership style; Strong problem-solving and critical and creative thinking skills; The desire and ability to be a creative force for change; A willingness and capacity to advocate for academic programs and faculty.

PROVOSTHouston Christian University invites nominations and applications for the position of Provost. The University is seeking a dynamic Provost who values teaching and scholarship at a Christian university dedicated to the pursuit of academic, professional, and spiritual excellence.Houston Christian University (HCU) is an independent, private Christian liberal arts institution with access to all the cultural advantages of one of the largest metropolitan centers in the country. We are a comprehensive university that is growing residentially and online. HCU is proud to serve the region by preparing students for professional careers in business, education, criminal justice, psychology, medicine/health, the arts, and ministry. Many of these programs continue to expand as they meet the needs of the city’s vocational sectors. Engineering and nursing, in particular, have seen especially strong growth and are key areas of investment for the university. For more information about the University, visit <a href="http://www.hbu.edu/" rel="nofollow">www.HC.edu</a>.The University is committed to preserving, strengthening, and integrating the foundational liberal arts in an environment that integrates faith and learning under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. The successful applicant will share the university community’s active Christian faith. The University is an independent institution, historically associated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.The University is directed by the Ten Pillars vision statement; the Ten Pillars vision statement may be found at <a href="http://www.hbu.edu/tenpillars" rel="nofollow">www.HC.edu/tenpillars</a>.DescriptionThe Provost reports to the President and is the chief academic officer for the University, leading faculty activities and development including hiring, evaluation, and retention plans; renewing the community life and culture of the University; and engaging the marketplace through strategic higher ed and industry partnerships. The Provost will foster innovative undergraduate and graduate program development and ensure the highest standards of educational quality. With direct administrative oversight of six academic schools, the core curriculum and Honors College, the registrar, library, student life and spiritual life activities, career and student success services, online instruction and development, and university retention plans, the Provost will ensure strategic leadership and efficient resource management and budget oversight.ResponsibilitiesThe Provost serves as an educational catalyst by working directly with deans, faculty, and major committees and councils to develop the academic vision, manage academic programs, and advance the University’s academic priorities aligned with the University’s mission and strategic plan. Responsibilities also include administration, coordination, and evaluation of academic units and programs, both residential and online. The Provost will work closely with the VP for Adult & Graduate Studies, who oversees the marketing, enrollment, and expansion of our online and graduate programs. The Provost provides leadership in the University’s comprehensive institutional assessment, planning, and quality improvement processes. The Provost also coordinates the allocation of faculty and additional academic positions as well as other resources for academic units and programs. QualificationsRequired Qualifications:<ul><li>An earned doctoral degree in an academic discipline or terminal degree;</li><li>Administrative experience and a history of leadership success in higher education;</li><li>Ability to communicate the university’s academic mission effectively with a variety of university and community constituencies;</li><li>Clear judgment in shaping and articulating the university’s values and executing the university’s vision;</li><li>Distinct appreciation for and commitment to the value of a liberal arts education;</li><li>Higher education teaching experience shaped by scholarship;</li><li>Exemplary scholarly and professional achievement;</li><li>An active Christian faith and commitment to the integration of Christian faith and learning; and</li><li>A thoughtful articulation of the Christian message to the student body.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Evidence of ability to work with a diverse student body and faculty;</li><li>State and national visibility in the candidate’s own discipline;</li><li>Record of success in obtaining external support for scholarly or creative activities;</li><li>The ability to engage in creative initiatives for the university;</li><li>The ability to incorporate technologies into the educational process;</li><li>Experience in strategic planning, goal setting, and attainment of organizational objectives; and</li><li>The ability to integrate a Christian worldview into the academic life of the University.</li></ul>Values and Skills:<ul><li>Personal integrity, intellectual curiosity, compassion, resilience, team-work, energy, and diplomacy;</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills;</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence;</li><li>Collaborative, inclusive, and collegial leadership style;</li><li>Strong problem-solving and critical and creative thinking skills;</li><li>The desire and ability to be a creative force for change;</li><li>A willingness and capacity to advocate for academic programs and faculty.</li></ul>The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong Christian faith and a commitment to the Ten Pillars vision (<a href="http://www.hbu.edu/tenpillars" rel="nofollow">www.HC.edu/tenpillars</a>), including an active interest in advancing the liberal arts tradition and growing the graduate school, including doctoral programs. Submission of Materials:Applicants for the position should email a letter of interest that addresses the description of the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and characteristics listed above; and a curriculum vitae including name and contact information for at least three references to Linda Clark (lclark@hc.edu) with the email subject heading “HCU Provost Search.” Until the applicant’s permission is obtained, all applications will be treated confidentially. Review of letters of interest will begin on April 14, 2026. Selected applicants will be invited to fill out a complete application. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will assume office on or before August 1, 2026. Notice of vacancy does not mean the University is required to respond to the conditions or requirements as described.DisclaimerBackground checks are performed on every new hire. Submission of a Background Check is required for any applicant selected to continue with the interviewing process. If the applicant declines to submit a background check form, the application may be denied. By proceeding with the online application, the applicant understands and accepts this process.

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