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ALERT: THIS IS A CLOSED POSITION AND WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning

Ozarka College is seeking applications for Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning.  The Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning, reporting directly to the President, is the Chief Academic Officer of the College and is responsible for the overall operation of the academic, student services, and assessment units of the College. Reporting to and working closely with the President, the Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning provides leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the instructional units of the College. The Provost will administer a comprehensive educational program consisting of an A.A. transfer degree; A.S. and A.A.S. degrees; certificate programs; online programs; continuing education program; adult education program, and the library. The Provost directs the work of the departments of Student Affairs, and Planning and Institutional Research. Additionally, the Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning is a key collaborator in the College's strategic planning efforts as well as the strategic enrollment management planning efforts.  The successful candidate will ideally take office no later than September 1, 2015.


The College: Nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Ozark Mountains, Ozarka College is a public two-year technical college. Ozarka College currently serves about 1,400 credit students; 900 FTES, and employs 224 faculty and staff. Ozarka College is in sound fiscal condition and has a very supportive and effective Board of Trustees.  The current president has served Ozarka for six years. In 2011, Ozarka was one of the top fifty fastest growing two year colleges in the nation, and the fastest growing two year college in Arkansas.


The Community:  With a total population of 54,000, the College’s four-county service area is well-known for its quiet rural life style, and an abundance of clear rivers, lakes, state parks and attractions.  Major industries include tourism, healthcare, manufacturing, and agriculture.


Minimum Qualifications:  Earned Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution; faculty experience in a college or university; and, proficiency in oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively with senior colleagues, faculty, staff, students, local community members, business and industry, state and local governmental agencies and other educational institutions. Experience with accreditation; awareness of, and commitment to, education technologies and distance learning; and demonstrated, effective leadership experience.


*Please note Minimum Qualification has been revised May 26, 2015.  An exception may be allowed for the doctorate requirement for exceptionally qualified candidates who have completed course work and are in their dissertation stage.


Preferred Qualifications:  Experience supervising faculty at a college or university, or significant senior student services leadership experience. Demonstrated record of successful administration of budgets, facilities and faculty; demonstrated knowledge of current major issues facing two-year colleges, both nationally and regionally.


Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Additional information about Ozarka College is available online at www.ozarka.edu or by calling Ms. DeEdra Steed, Director of Human Resources, at (870) 368-2002. For full consideration, nomination or application materials should be received by 29 May, 2015.  Candidates should submit a letter describing interest and qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, Ozarka College employment application, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of five references.  References must include a supervisor, two faculty members and two direct reports.


Review of applications will begin 1 June, 2015. The position is intended to be filled by 1 September, 2015 but the search will remain open until the appropriate applicant is selected.

Remit to:
Ozarka College
Office of Human Resources
Attention: Provost and Executive Vice President of Learning Search Committee
P. O. Box 10
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-2002/FAX (870) 368-2094
EEO/AA EMPLOYER

Adobe PDF Document Ozarka College Application (PDF)


Ozarka College and the State of Arkansas does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

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DeEdra Steed
Director of HR
870.368.2002
dsteed@ozarka.edu
Contact Information:

Director of Human Resources
Ozarka College
P.O. Box 10
Melbourne, Ar 72556
870.368.2002
870.368.2094 fax