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Vice Provost for Partnerships & Workforce

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedVice Provost for Partnerships & Workforceat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Job Purpose

The Vice Provost for Partnerships & Workforce will provide strategic leadership and oversight for a robust portfolio of programs and initiatives critical to Wayne State University’s success. Reporting directly to the Provost and Executive Vice President, this key leadership role within the Division of Academic Affairs will champion collaborations across campus and with local, statewide, national, and global partners to strengthen partnerships throughout the region and enhance the university’s reputation as a global leader. Key initiatives in the portfolio include: College to Career, university academic partnerships, international programs, study abroad, the English Language Institute, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), community service and learning, and executive and professional development. This work directly supports WSU’s strategic plan, prosperity agenda, and academic mission.

Partnership Development and Management

Develop, implement, and assess strategies for academic partnerships across campus and with local, statewide, national, and global stakeholders.

Lead College to Career efforts through intentional partnerships that develop career experiences helping to prepare students for post-graduation success.

Lead the development and execution of complex partnership agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.

Oversee the development and implementation of collaborative academic programs and initiatives.

Represent the university at external meetings and conferences to enhance the university’s reputation as a global leader.

Community Engagement

Create new and enhance existing engagement opportunities that strengthen the university’s commitment to the surrounding community.

Collaborate with community organizations to meet the institutional mission of positively impacting local and global communities.

Implement strategies aligned with the university’s strategic focus area of outreach and engagement, demonstrating our inextricable ties with the community.

International Initiatives

Develop strategies to enhance the university’s global engagement efforts including: education abroad, student global engagement, and international programs and scholars.

Provide leadership in the administration of international programs, including compliance.

Collaborate with university departments to integrate international perspectives across curricular and co-curricular matters.

Advocate for policies that support international educational efforts.

Strategic Leadership and Planning

Develop and implement strategic plans for partnerships, workforce development, and international initiatives that align with the university's overall strategic plan, the prosperity agenda, and institutional priorities.

Serve as a visionary leader who will champion innovation and drive transformative change within the Division of Academic Affairs.

Conduct regular reviews of emerging trends in higher education as it relates to partnerships, workforce, and global affairs.

Oversee and manage the unit budget ensuring effective resources allocation.

Provide leadership and support to the staff within the unit and across the Division of Academic Affairs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

Doctorate degree

Requires a terminal degree. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

Expert (established subject matter expert, 7+ years experience)

Requires 7 or more years related experience providing administrative oversight.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Visionary and innovative leadership

Collaboration and relationship building

Strategic thinking and problem-solving

Commitment to shared governance

Commitment to inclusive excellence

Communication and interpersonal skills

Change, financial, and personnel management

Preferred qualifications:

Significant experience in a faculty role in higher education, demonstrated knowledge of shared governance processes, workforce development, international education, and community engagement.

School/College/Division:

H92 - VP Student Affairs

Primary department:

H2003 - Credit Prog Lifelong

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Executive

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum: TBD

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Normal office environment, in office. Requires some flexibility concerning the schedule demands of the position, including a willingness to work after hours on occasion. Position duties demand that the incumbent handle matters that are sensitive in nature with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.