Vice Provost

Primary Responsibilities: Campus Academic Leadership & ExecutionImplement the Provost’s academic vision, policies, andstrategic priorities at the campus level Serve as the Provost’s on-site designee and representative foracademic matters Coordinate academic planning, scheduling, and resourcedeployment across colleges Ensure consistency and alignment of standards, practices, andexpectations Operational OversightCollaborate with appropriate service departments to overseedaily academic operations, including space utilization, instructional scheduling, shared services, and campus academicsupport functions Align campus academic operations with institutional operationalstrategy and priorities Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks that affectfaculty, students, or programs Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, service, and effectiveness in student experience Support crisis response and operational continuityplanning College & Program CoordinationPartner with deans and program directors to facilitatecollaboration across colleges Support program launches, expansions, and curriculumimplementation Align campus operations with enrollment targets andclinical/experiential training capacity Promote interprofessional education and shared campusinitiatives Accreditation, Compliance & Quality AssuranceCoordinate campus preparation for accreditation and regulatoryreviews Ensure adherence to institutional policies, accreditationstandards, and state/federal requirements Monitor academic quality metrics and support corrective actionplans Maintain documentation and reporting processes Faculty & Student SupportSupport colleges for faculty recruitment, onboarding, anddevelopment initiatives Partner with colleges to promote effective faculty evaluationand workload practices Partner with student services to strengthen retention, progression, and learning support Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative campusculture Data, Outcomes & AccountabilityTrack and report key performance indicators, includingenrollment, progression, licensure/board outcomes, and operationalefficiency Use data to inform planning and resource allocation Provide regular updates and recommendations to the Provost Financial & Resource StewardshipAssist in campus-level budget planning and resourcemanagement Ensure responsible use of facilities, personnel, andinstructional resources Support capital planning and academic infrastructure needs Institutional EngagementRepresent the campus in university committees and coordinatecross-campus initiatives Serve as liaison between campus stakeholders and centraladministration Strengthen relationships with clinical partners, communityorganizations, and external stakeholders as appropriate Eligibility / QualificationsRequiredTerminal degree from an accredited institution Academic credentials appropriate for faculty appointment Progressive senior leadership experience in higher education(Dean, Assistant/Associate Provost or other senior academicadministrator) Experience in graduate health sciences or professionaleducation environments Demonstrated experience managing complex academic operationsacross multiple healthcare disciplines and/or campuses Experience with accreditation, regulatory compliance, andacademic quality processes Strong organizational, problem-solving, and operationalmanagement skills Proven ability to lead collaboratively across multiplestakeholders Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Core CompetenciesOperational excellence and execution focus Systems thinking and coordination across units Relationship builder and collaborator Data-informed decision maker Adaptable, pragmatic problem solver Strong communicator and trusted campus presence Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organizationthat provides graduate and post-graduate education in the healthsciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathicmedicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinarymedicine. Our faculty and staff members are dedicated to theeducation and development of our students in an environment thatencourages learning, respect for all members of the health careteam, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personalgrowth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long-term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts, including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flexdays, personal days, and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us, and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Actionemployer that does not discriminate against an employee orapplicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national originor ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender(including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexualorientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; geneticinformation; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. MidwesternUniversity complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S.36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals withDisabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.