Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of Honors College

Reporting to the Provost, the Vice Provost for Student Success and Dean of Honors leads university efforts to increase success for all UAA students.

With an emphasis on access and supporting excellence, the VPSS leads a dedicated team of staff and faculty, providing a wide range of support activities with the ultimate goal of ensuring all UAA students can be successful in their educational journey.

In addition, as a key member of the Provost's Council, the VPSS helps develop and implement broad strategies to help UAA achieve its mission of transforming lives.

To thrive in this role, the VPSS / Honors Dean will be an adaptable, collaborative leader who enjoys helping others succeed.

Significant previous experience with all aspects of supporting the educational journeys of students in an open access institution is needed, and previous experience with Honors programs is strongly preferred.

Minimum Qualifications :

Terminal degree, as defined by a discipline offered through a UAA academic program, 15 or more years of higher education experience, and current or previous tenure and rank of Professor, or eligible to appointed with tenure at the rank of Professor within a discipline offered through a UAA academic program.

Position Details :

This position is located at the University of Alaska campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time, term funded, exempt senior administrator staff position, complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package .

UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants :

• Cover Letter
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vita
• Contact Information for three (3) professional references

This position is restricted to applicants who hold tenure or who are qualified for a tenure appointment at the rank of Full Professor.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

Applications will be accepted for review on 10 / 03 / 2024. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.

Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process.

If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual : www.

alaska.edu / nondiscrimination .

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Helen Sale, HR Coordinator, at 907-786-6885.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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