Title: Associate Provost, Graduate Studies
Position Type: Academic
Department: Graduate Studies
Closing Date: Screening Begins 02/18/2008 and will continue until the position is filled.
Schedule: Full-time, 12 months/year 1.0 FTE
Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
Primary Functions

The University of Montana, Missoula, invites nominations and applications for energetic and innovative person to fill the position as Associate Provost for Graduate Studies. The Associate Provost for Graduate Studies serves as a member of the leadership team of the Provost’s office and is responsible for providing creative and dynamic leadership to the graduate education mission of the university, for growing the graduate program in a strategic manner, and for administering the policies related to the Graduate School.
  • Providing leadership and strategic direction in graduate education working collaboratively with the Deans to strengthen existing graduate programs and to develop new and innovative graduate programs designed to attract highly-prepared students.
  • Significantly increasing graduate enrollment through deliberate planning and effective recruiting strategies with special attention to the diversity of the graduate student population.
  • Improving graduate student retention, graduation rates, success, and recognition.
  • Establishing and enforcing minimum standards of graduate work while encouraging achievement at high standards.
  • Working with the Graduate Council to establish policy, review programs, and assure student progress.
  • Supervising the staff of the Graduate School in implementing the daily operations.
  • Working with Continuing Education to enhance distance education options and collaborative agreements for graduate students.
  • Overseeing all matters related to graduate studies including but not limited to: assistantship assignments, recommendations for the awarding of fellowships, admissions and dismissals, and accreditation of programs.
  • Working effectively with the Deans to disseminate information, discuss policies and procedures, develop and review strategic plans and proposals, and implement tactics for strengthening the Graduate School.
  • Organizing orientation and information sessions each year to inform graduate students and assistants about the university’s mission, services, strategic direction, and to provide a forum for students to connect with one other.
  • Being actively engaged in resource development for graduate programming from all sources.
  • Providing policy support related to the Graduate School.
  • Performing other management and supervisory tasks as assigned by the Provost.
    • Qualifications

  • An earned doctorate with accomplishments in research and teaching sufficient to qualify as a tenure full professor and at least five years of experience in higher education administration.
  • A distinguished record of scholarship, teaching and service.
  • Demonstrated managerial and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

    The ideal candidate will possess:
  • Outstanding leadership characteristics, including vision, creativity and resourcefulness as demonstrated by a distinguished record of accomplishments.
  • Strong advocacy skills, coupled with a well-developed institutional perspective.
    • Environment

    The University of Montana is a unit of the Montana University System with a student enrollment of 13,900 and 600 full-time faculty members. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of 63,000, surrounded by mountain grandeur. The University of Montana offers high quality undergraduate and graduate education in the arts and sciences, and the University’s nine professional schools prepare students for careers in social work, pharmacy, physical therapy, journalism, law, business, education, forestry and fine arts. The School of Social Work is part of the College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences.

    The University seeks to attract active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber.

    How To Apply/Submitting Materials

    Applications must include a letter of interest, a resume, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references who will be contacted only after candidates are notified. As required by University policy, a background investigation will be completed on the successful applicant prior to the time of hire.

    Send applications and nominations to:

    Bonnie Allen, Dean, Mansfield Library
    Chair, Associate Provost for Graduate Studies Search Committee
    The University of Montana
    Missoula, Montana 59812
    Tel: (406) 243-6800 FAX: (406) 243-6864

    Electronic submissions in MSWord or PDF formats are encouraged and should be sent to: grad.search@mso.umt.edu
    Notices & Disclaimers

    Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
    In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

    ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
    Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.

    References
    *References in addition to those listed on the application may be contacted without applicant's prior approval.

    Testing
    Individual hiring departments at UM-M may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.