Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) invites applications for the position of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. This position will serve as the Chief Academic Officer of a vibrant and engaging institutional community of mission-focused faculty, staff, and students.
The institution is poised to be a national and international leader in healthcare education and the Provost/VPAA will be a vital campus leader in that thriving future. At this institutional moment, the Provost/VPAA must be an exceptional communicator and inspirational leader with a demonstrated and deep understanding of the academic environment of a highly innovative and energized institution. The charge of the Provost/VPAA will be to mentor and further develop the academic community and to partner with and leverage the deep resources of this innovative community including regional partnerships, research excellence, housing and retail development, and health and wellness initiatives.
Founded in 2014, ACHE is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE is the first and only private institution in Arkansas that is dedicated solely to healthcare and wellness and maintains a strong commitment to the surrounding community. ACHE's service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals that especially impact underserved communities and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. With the forthcoming completion of the Research Institute Health and Wellness Center, ACHE will be a recognized leader in health research initiatives.
JOB SUMMARY Effective August 1, 2024, this campus-based position will provide academic leadership and guidance to support the mission, vision, and goals of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE). This will be accomplished through both the relational and responsive leadership of people in the ACHE community and through administrative excellence including strategic planning and preparation, oversight and administration of the academic institutional budget, and achievement and maintenance of varied accreditation processes. The Provost/VPAA is responsible for the comprehensive curriculum of ACHE including curriculum development, delivery, evaluation, and revision. This position will be instrumental in the recruitment, retention, and development of faculty and staff and will ensure that resources, facilities, faculty, staff, and affiliations are present and energized to deliver on the mission of ACHE.
To achieve these vital outcomes, the Provost/VPAA will prioritize the following:
Mentorship of Faculty and Staff Development of the Academic Community Effective and Influential Communication Academic Policy and Procedure Acumen Higher Education Finance Acumen A Celebration of "ACHE" Culture and Servant Leadership ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Advises and partners with the President and other key institutional executives on academic policies and procedures, strategic planning, and long-range budgeting for ACHE. Prepares and submits to the President and the Board of Trustees a quarterly report that details the operations, outcomes, long and short-range plans and status of ACHE's educational programs. Provides guidance and support to ACHE's Deans and Program Directors, the Office of Academic Affairs, the Office of Student Affairs, and the Taylor Library. Ensures that accreditation standards and requirements set by state, regional, programmatic accrediting bodies, and the USDE are met. Administers student, faculty and staff personnel policies and procedures for ACHE in accordance with established policy and procedures. Provides guidance and assistance in the recruitment and development of academic leadership and faculty. Chairs the ACHE Faculty Promotions Committee. Responsible for the recruitment and development of all direct reports. Other duties as assigned by the President.
