Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Office of the Provost

The Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies provides strategic leadership and oversight for university-wide initiatives, programs, and policies designed to promote student achievement, persistence, and graduation. This position leads cross-divisional collaboration between Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and other university units to ensure students have the resources, support, and environment necessary for academic and personal success. The Associate Provost will oversee units, policies, and processes in areas including academic and student success, curriculum development, scheduling, and will champion a culture of student-centered innovation. Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

 

Key Areas of Oversight- Curriculum: Support faculty governance in undergraduate curriculum development, review, and revision processes. Oversee graduate program governance and guidance.; Academic Integrity: Direct policy development, case review, faculty training, and student education to uphold academic integrity. Provide leadership in policy enforcement related to academic and non-academic conduct, ensuring fair and educational outcomes. Oversee academic appeals processes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and timely resolution.; Instructional Logistics: Lead efforts to use technology to promote effective course scheduling in order to support student success. Lead university and system-wide student success initiatives: utilizing student progress information and related data create an integrated approach to student success at all levels. Lead university efforts to achieve excellence in academic support resources and delivery.

Significant Duties & Responsibilities include- Collaborate with deans, department chairs, faculty, and student support leaders to identify barriers to student persistence and implement targeted solutions.; Supervise professional staff and provide leadership.; Serve as a key representative of the Office of the Provost on institutional committees and at external events.; Other duties in support of the university as assigned.
 

 
 

Required Qualifications include: An earned doctorate from an accredited institution.; Accomplishments and credentials sufficient to meet the requirements of the rank of Associate Professor at CSU in teaching, service and scholarly publications.; Progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, with demonstrated impact on student success outcomes.; Experience in academic policy and faculty collaboration.; Strong understanding of retention, progression, and completion strategies.; Proven ability to work effectively across units and with a wide spectrum of constituencies.
 

Preferred Qualifications include: Knowledge of state/system-wide student success initiatives (e.g., Complete College Georgia, Momentum Approach, LEAP, etc..).; Experience managing budgets and/or securing external funding for student success programs.
 

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $135,000 - $165,000 and includes full benefits.  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Strategic thinking and planning.; Familiarity with student progression data and analytics.; Collaborative leadership.; Data-informed decision-making.; Policy development and implementation.; Conflict resolution and mediation.; Excellent communication skills.
 

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920, or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

• Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
• Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
• Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
• Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
• Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
• Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties: 

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

 *Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

 For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

 All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws. 

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• Position of Trust + Education & Credit

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