Provost jobs in Fort Smith, AR

Provost develops academic policies and programs for a college or university. Directs and coordinates activities of deans and chairpersons of individual colleges. Being a Provost advises on personnel matters. Determines scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses. Additionally, Provost may require an advanced degree and at least 10 years of experience in the field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs
  • Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE)
  • Fort Smith, AR FULL_TIME
  • Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs
    About Arkansas Colleges of Health Education
    Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is a private, non-profit, graduate-level health sciences institution located on over 500 acres in Fort Smith, Arkansas. ACHE’s service-driven mission is to educate and train a diverse group of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals; to create health and research support facilities; and to provide healthy living environments to improve the lives of others. Founded in 2014, ACHE has experienced rapid growth and is poised to be a leader in healthcare education for years to come. 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.
    About Fort Smith and the Arkansas River Valley
    Fort Smith is a vibrant community of around 90,000, with a low cost of living and ample recreational opportunities. Located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley at the foothills of the Ozark mountains, Fort Smith is nestled between the Ozark-St. Francis and Ouachita National Forests. The region provides hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, hang gliding, whitewater rafting, and camping all within a short drive. In addition, the city supports a variety of cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, an award-winning symphony, and two historic entertainment districts.
    JOB SUMMARY
    Effective July 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) and all educational colleges within its realm. This will be accomplished in part through strategic planning and preparation, oversight, and administration of the budget(s) as approved by the Chief Executive Officer/President and Board of Trustees. The Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs will also be responsible for overseeing the process of achieving and maintaining accreditation in the appropriate degree programs offered by ACHE. Additionally, the Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs will be responsible for the educational outcomes of the students and graduates; curriculum development, delivery, evaluation and revision of ACHE degree programs; and the recruitment, retention, and development of faculty and staff. He/She will be responsible to ensure that ACHE has the resources, facilities, faculty, staff, and affiliations required for delivery of the educational, service, and research missions of ACHE.
    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
    • Advises the President 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 approved by the Board of Trustees.
    • Provides guidance and assistance in the recruitment of academic leadership and faculty.
    • Chairs the ACHE Faculty Promotions Committee.
    • Responsible for the recruitment and development of all direct reports, including updating job descriptions.
    • Other duties as assigned by the President.
    QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
    Education and Experience
    Minimum Qualifications:
    • Terminal Degree (PhD, EdD, DO, MD, DPT, or OTD).
    • Three (3) years of experience as a Vice/Associate Provost or Dean with oversight of a student enrollment of at least 400 students on a campus that includes a medical school.
    • Experience generating proformas for new programs and organizing/leading self-studies.
    • Proven record of securing accreditation in healthcare programs.
    • Demonstrated leadership, productivity and administrative experience with faculty, staff, and students in professional, research, and educational settings.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • At least ten (10) years of combined experience as a Provost, Vice/Associate Provost, Dean, and/or Assistant/Associate Dean.
    • Clinical, academic, business operations, and legal experience/expertise suitable to allow him/her to provide mentorship and leadership for students and faculty.
    • Professional involvement and positions of leadership in healthcare professions, associations, and organizations.
    • Significant achievements with scholarly activities, publishing, scientific research, and all aspects of grant management.
    • Experience with distance education.
    Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
    • Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Office.
    • Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
    • Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
    • High-energy, versatile, self-directed.
    ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
    Communication and Comprehension
    ACHE is in full compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.
    • Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
    • Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels.
    • Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
    • Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
    • Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
    • Strong organizational skills.
    Problem Solving
    • Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
    • Expertise in negotiation.
    Physical and Sensory Abilities
    • May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
    • May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
    • May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
    • May require significant travel or work away from campus.
    • Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
    • Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
    • Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
    • Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
    • Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
    • Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.
    If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Barbara Jetton, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2291 or barbara.jetton@achehealth.edu.
    Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.
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Administrative Assistant
  • JLM Strategic Talent Partners
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • WHO IS JLM STRATEGIC TALENT PARTNERS & WHAT IS OUR ROLE We partner with National & International prime contractors to pr...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Warehouse Selecter Publix
  • Publix
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • Responsibilities Selectors pull products ordered by Publix stores, place them onto pallets, wrap the finished order, and...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
  • ambercare
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • Daily Pay offered for select positions! Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Caregivers and Certified Nursing Aides ...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Banquet Server | Part-Time | Fort Smith Convention Center
  • AEG
  • Fort Smith, AR
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  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Behavior Technician
  • ICM
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • The Behavior Technician is responsible for working directly with children who have autism in their home. Implementing ev...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Nurse Practitioner
  • Urgent Team Management
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • Baptist Health Urgent Care is looking for dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse Practitioners to join our dyna...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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NP
  • Urgent Team Management
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • Baptist Health Urgent Care is looking for dedicated, compassionate, and experienced Nurse Practitioners to join our dyna...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Construction Superintendent
  • Doyon Government Group
  • Fort Smith, MT
  • Job Description Job Description Doyon Technical Services (DTS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Doyon Government Group (D...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Fort Smith, Arkansas

Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,209. With an estimated population of 88,037 in 2017, it is the principal city of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 298,592 residents that encompasses the Arkansas counties of Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian, and the Oklahoma counties of Le Flore and Sequoyah. Fort Smith has a sister city relationship with Cisterna, Italy, site of the World War II Battle of Cisterna, fought by United States Army Rangers c...
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Income Estimation for Provost jobs
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What does a Provost do?

Provost in Buffalo, NY
The Provost is a mysterious character with no other known purpose than unlocking a safe containing the Eye of Providence, in the Canyon of Titan.
December 25, 2019
Provost in Norwich, CT
In the end, however, people often assume that the member of the leadership team most likely to one day be a president is the provost.
December 25, 2019
Provost in Chicago, IL
The Provost is responsible for maintaining the standards of the curriculum, developing the curriculum, ensuring there are qualified faculty to teach the curriculum, controlling the budget for academic operations, and other things that are necessary to ensure that diplomas from accredited degree programs enter the hands of students who complete the curriculum for that diploma.
December 16, 2019