This was taken from the Roosevelt University website: http://www2.roosevelt.edu/rujobs/adminjobdescription.asp?thejob=308
It also appears on the Chronicle of Higher Education website: http://jobs.chronicle.com/id.php?id=248599&pg=s
Provost and Executive
Vice-President
Roosevelt University
Chicago and Schaumburg, IL
Roosevelt University announces a search for a dynamic, visionary and
accomplished academic leader for the position of Provost and Executive Vice
President. The University seeks nominations of and applications from candidates
from both public and private institutions.
The successful candidate will be a proven academic leader with a distinguished
record of scholarship and teaching, and a leadership style that is inclusive and
collegial, including senior-level experience in planning and management of
human, fiscal, and facility resources. The University is currently preparing a
new strategic plan under the leadership of a new President. The Provost and
Executive Vice President will work closely and collaboratively with the
President, other administrators, the deans and faculty, and students to
strengthen the University's academic programs and to perpetuate and foster
academic excellence across the University community. He or she should have
significant experience with strategic planning, accountability, and assessment.
Roosevelt is a university that cherishes and promotes both access and quality;
the successful candidate will have a commitment to diversity and a working
knowledge of effective programs to enhance student recruitment, retention, and
success. He or she will have the ability to provide leadership in the use of
academic and administrative technology. The successful candidate must possess
strong interpersonal and effective communication skills, and the demonstrated
ability to develop valuable partnerships with local and regional organizations.
Reporting directly to the President, the Provost and Executive Vice-President
will have broad management authority over all aspects of the University and will
serve as deputy to the President in both academic and administrative matters.
She or he will be responsible for the academic integrity of the University and
the establishment of an intellectually stimulating environment. He or she will
ensure the quality of the learning environment through student outcomes
assessment, program review and faculty development, and will monitor University
and programmatic accreditation processes.
Founded in 1945 by faculty, students, and staff who were dedicated to
fundamental access to education, to excellence in teaching, and to social
justice issues, Roosevelt University is a private, non-sectarian, metropolitan
university serving a complex urban/suburban community. More than 7,300 students
are enrolled at campuses in downtown Chicago and in northwest suburban
Schaumburg, and at more than 30 corporate and other sites. There are 197
full-time faculty members. Roosevelt’s operating budget for FY 2003 exceeds
$75 million. Additional information about Roosevelt University is available at
http://www.roosevelt.edu.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Initial screening of applications will begin February 21, 2003, and the search
will continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter
of interest, curriculum vitae and contact information for five references. The
position will be available July 1, 2003. For additional information, contact Dr.
Antonia Potenza, Vice President for Administration, at apotenza@roosevelt.edu.
Materials should be sent in confidence to:
Search Committee for Provost and Executive Vice President
Roosevelt University
Room 815 C
430 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Roosevelt University is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are
encouraged to apply.
The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little.F.D.R. January 29, 1937