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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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Executive Assistant to Provost
- Southern Oregon University
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Ashland, OR
FULL_TIME
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Southern Oregon University
Position Number: A00530
Rate: $57,000 (@ 1.0 FTE, non-reduced)
Position Summary:
The Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs oversees the faculty, curriculum, and all academic-related issues at Southern Oregon University, as well as student affairs issues regarding academics, activities, and conduct. Directors for each of the four Schools, plus the
University Library & Undergraduate Studies program, report to the Provost, who has final authority for the curriculum and management of faculty for the university.. The Associate Provost and Director of Graduate Studies provides leadership in the areas of curriculum, assessment, and advising; and resolving conflicts involving faculty and students. This position provides the following support to the Provost and Associate Provost:
Serves in public relations capacity as point of contact for the Office of Academic Affairs, including drafting, proofing, and sending all-campus communications on behalf of the office,
Manages the office, schedules appointments, arranges travel, processes reimbursements, and coordinates meetings schedule for Provost and Associate Provost,
Answers phones, greets visitors, and handles inquiries and complaints with tact and discretion,
Plans and coordinates events, meetings, and retreats from inception to execution,
Assists Academic Affairs staff and visitors with university processes for travel, reimbursement, securing signatures, etc.
Manages emeritus and affiliate faculty processes,
Provides support to the Curriculum Committee,
Manages curricular change process for the university, and provides guidance to departments through this process,
Serves as Primary Manager for the university's academic catalog,
Maintains curricular archives for the university and researches curricular issues as needed,
Provides support to the Faculty Development Committee, and coordinates Academic Affairs grants and Distinguished Faculty Awards procedures from application process through allocation, award arrangements/grant disbursement, and reporting,
Assists faculty in using grant funds and ensures that grant policies and procedures are followed,
Provides administrative support-including scheduling, developing agendas, distributing materials, capturing notes/minutes/action items, and follow-up-for Tuition Advisory Council, Enrollment Council, and other councils and committees as needed,
Sends Provost's List and President's List notifications and letters to qualifying students,
Manages reservation process for two International Faculty Housing units,
Updates and distributes list of key Academic Affairs staff each term,
Coordinates with other Executive Assistants to provide additional administrative support to university leadership when necessary,
Organizes the Academic Affairs Office, orders supplies and equipment using established procedures for purchasing and procurement,
Maintains the Academic Affairs website and develops and maintains office filing systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in an administrative support position.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a group environment.
Ability to work with computer programs in MS Office suite.
Excellent attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to communicate professionally with university, community, and statewide staff. Ability to follow policies and procedures, recommend solutions to problems, and adapt to change.
Must be able to manage frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Experience with and ability to interact with a diverse population.
Preferred Qualification :
Prefer experience in a higher education setting, and knowledge of SOU organization.
Experience using SOU or other higher education institution data systems preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate information in a clear and understandable manner, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle a broad range of sensitive interpersonal situations.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not always exist.
Ability to work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and research skills; ability to gather, evaluate, and to develop well-reasoned conclusions and recommendations.
Ability to proactively assess work operations and anticipate potential problems; ability to develop and implement strategies for preventing/resolving problems.
Ability to effectively perform work of a highly sensitive and confidential nature that requires access to information. Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
Initiative in independently planning, organizing, and performing work assignments within broadly defined parameters.
Ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines.
Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, social media platforms, Internet as well as online calendaring and email.
Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds.
Ability to adapt to and work effectively in a heavily bureaucratic environment which requires regular interaction with a number of levels within the organization and multiple outside agencies.
Working knowledge, or ability to quickly learn, university infrastructure, policies and procedures.
Provides training and direction to student assistants.
Demonstrated Service Excellence.
Teamwork. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player; and coordinate several functions and determine the relative importance of each; ability to work with a high level of productivity and accuracy/attention to detail.
Knowledge. Advanced computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, social media platforms, internet as well as online calendaring and email. Demonstrated office operations or project management experience.
Accountability. Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not always exist. Ability to work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Ability to manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy and to use sound judgement and discretion, particularly as it relates to handling sensitive and/or confidential information.
Quality Service. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines. Demonstrated customer service experience requiring a very high level of diplomacy and professionalism to effectively handle a broad range of sensitive interpersonal situations.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) letter providing some detail of the applicants qualifications and interest in the position; (2) current resume/CV; (3) the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please email: hrs@sou.edu
For inquiries and additional information, please contact: Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553
To view SOUs offers very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit: https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/2021_Employee_Benefits_Overview.pdf
Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html , demonstrates our value and commitment to our employee.
Special Conditions
Must be willing to travel and attend training programs off-site for occasional professional development.
Must be able to work additional hours and adjust working hours to meet special jobs. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
- Position classification defined as "exempt" are not subject overtime
- Position classifications defined as "non exempt" are *subject to overtime
Notice to Prospective Employees*
Section 485 of the Higher Education Act, and The Federal Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990 (now referred to as the "Clery Act"),requires that prospective employees be notified of the availability of SOUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report provides the annual statistics and campus policies for the reporting of and responding to campus crimes and fires; access to campus facilities; conduct code and campus policies on use, possession and sale of drugs/alcohol; and educational/information programs to inform the campus community about campus security procedures and crime prevention.
An electronic copy of the Annual Security Report (ASR)can be accessed at the following link:
https://inside.sou.edu/assets/security/AnnualCrimeReportFinal.pdf. A physical copy of the ASR is available at no charge upon request. To request a copy please visit the Campus Public Safety Office at 382 Wightman Street, Ashland OR 97520. For more information call 541-552-6258, or email clerycoordinator@sou.edu.
All applicants must apply online at https://jobs.sou.edu/postings/11162 .
Diversity Statement
Southern Oregon University is a welcoming community committed to inclusive excellence and the celebration of diversity. Without diversity, our educational process is diminished. Working together in support of our commitment to diversity, we strengthen and enrich our role as learners, educators and members of a tightly connected global community. We encourage those who share in our commitment to diversity, to join our community and we expect all our employees to demonstrate an ability and desire to create an inclusive campus community.
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