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Apply for Job Job ID 12796 Location Case Main Campus Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Strong Internal Identified A strong internal candidate has been identified. Job Description POSITION OBJECTIVE The Assistant Provost and Special Advisor provides expert advice and strategic direction on a wide range of issues and opportunities. This position collaborates with the Deputy Provost to plan and execute strategic initiatives and projects that enhance Case Western Reserve University's (CWRU) academic mission. Responsibilities include offering valuable input on institutional priorities, faculty engagement and advancement, the student academic experience, and the communications efforts of the Provost's Office. The Assistant Provost will also provide guidance on assessing the ongoing effectiveness of strategic programs and initiatives and recommend changes to improve project outcomes. The Assistant Provost will analyze academic policies and make recommendations for change and enhancement. This position also serves as a resource for content of communications with campus partners regarding special projects and initiatives. Additionally, the Assistant Provost will provide strategic leadership for others that may emerge within the Office of the Provost. This position is a member of the core leadership team of the Provost and serves on the Provost's Advisory Council. The incumbent will play a critical role in triaging and resolving issues that arise within the academic and administrative operations in The Office of the Provost. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide oversight for strategic initiatives and special projects that align with the Provost's institutional priorities and CWRU's academic mission and serve as a key liaison with the Provost between deans, administrators, faculty, students, and other university constituents. Plan and executive management of projects to facilitate collaboration and changes. Evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives. Advise on program improvements and initiate changes. (35%) Facilitate and participate in strategic discussions for academic policies and programs to enhance the value of a Case Western Reserve University education. In partnership with Faculty Advancement, collaborate in research and consultation to faculty for the development and design of new programming, best practices and new techniques around delivery of educational content. (25%) Lead the task force for civil discourse project by creating environments where faculty, students and staff can engage in civil disagreement and debate, fostering understanding, empathy and critical thinking. Bring existing programs, events, workshops together to create opportunity for engagement across differences. Encourage open-minded exploration, risk-taking and freedom of speech. Promote and build trust across the university with authentic engagement, honesty and transparency. (15%) Provide triage services for sensitive and complicated inquiries to the Office of Provost. Gather information and data and research issues. Prioritize, make recommendations, and assist others in navigating their issues and challenges to reach a resolution. (10%) Supervise the Manager for Communications and Special Projects, responsible for advancing initiatives of the Office of the Provost through development and implementation of strategic communications plans and messages, as well as the conduct of research, preparation of related materials. Oversee the manager of all communications originating from the Provost and select designees, including speeches, talking points, op-ed columns, articles, and correspondence. Collaborate with University Marketing & Communications regarding unified messaging. (10%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Perform other duties as assigne