University of Tampa

Associate Provost, Academic Affairs

University of Tampa • $110K — $130K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree required.
  • Must have scholarly achievement to qualify for full professor at UTampa.
  • Proven visionary leadership and operational expertise in academic settings.
  • Experience in fostering joint faculty success across multiple colleges.
  • History of building effective teams and making data-informed decisions.
  • Ability to analyze data trends and outcomes proficiently.
  • In-depth understanding of higher education strategy and initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee international programs and services, including study abroad and partnerships.
  • Lead the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies to develop new programs.
  • Conduct academic program assessments and ensure data-driven evaluations.
  • Collaborate with academic leaders on program reviews and improvement plans.
  • Drive strategic initiatives in Academic Affairs with the Provost's guidance.

Benefits

  • Engagement in collaborative academic leadership.
  • Opportunity to shape and innovate academic programs.
  • Participation in international educational initiatives.
  • Leadership role with influence on strategic decisions.
  • Access to extensive resources for professional development.
Full Job Description
Position Details

The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as a key member of the Provost's leadership team. The Associate Provost provides executive-level leadership across the division, encouraging and coordinating academic program innovation in graduate and continuing education, international programs, and other strategic initiatives identified by the Provost. This position is also responsible for institutional effectiveness, including academic program review and assessment of student learning outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • International Programs. Oversees the Office of International Programs; provides oversight of programs and activities related to the division's internationalization efforts including study abroad and international student services; provides strategic leadership for the division's international programs, including study abroad, international partnerships, and global engagement initiatives; oversees the development, approval, and ongoing review of study abroad programs, ensuring academic quality, student safety, and alignment with degree requirements across all program types; cultivates and manages international partnerships and articulation agreements, working with academic units to ensure agreements serve curricular needs and support sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships with partner institutions.
  • Graduate and Continuing Studies. Oversees the Office of Graduate and Continuing Studies; provides strategic leadership for new and existing graduate and continuing programs; investigate educational needs of the region to inform plans for new programs that might address those needs; leads Graduate Council; maintains general policies and procedures for graduate and continuing studies programs and students; explore emerging educational technology, pedagogy, and means of delivery to extend the effectiveness and reach of programs, particularly for evening and summer programs; consult with admissions and college deans to ensure that programs meet enrollment goals
  • Academic Program Assessment and Review. Supervises the Director of Assessment; leads the university's academic program review process ensuring all undergraduate and graduate programs undergo substantive reviews on a defined cycle; oversees the annual reporting process for academic units, working with deans and chairs to ensure reports are timely, data-driven, and aligned with institutional priorities and strategic planning; works with academic leadership to interpret program review and assessment data,
  • identifying trends, risks, and opportunities that inform decisions on program viability, resource allocation, and curricular development.
  • Strategic Initiatives. Partners with the Provost to advance strategic priorities for the Division of Academic Affairs, translating institutional goals into actionable plans with clear timelines, ownership, and metrics for success; assists with special projects and initiatives on behalf of the Provost and ensures coordination among stakeholders to keep work moving and on schedule; monitors progress on division-wide strategic goals


Qualifications
  • Doctoral degree required.
  • Scholarly achievement meriting appointment as a full professor at UTampa.
  • Demonstrated track record of visionary leadership, strategic and operational expertise, and a deep commitment to faculty excellence.
  • Demonstrated track record of working across colleges and the institution to create joint faculty success initiatives.
  • Demonstrated success in building high-performing teams, making data-informed decisions, and cultivating collaboration.
  • Demonstrated ability to use data to identify trends and assess outcomes.
  • Demonstrated understanding of a comprehensive academic institution of higher learning including the capacity to shape strategic academic initiatives. Demonstrated track record of communication, teamwork, and strategic thinking.


Required attachments
  • Detailed cover letter and curriculum vita


Work Schedule
  • Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Summer: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Evenings and weekends as required


Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.

About University of Tampa

The University of Tampa (UT) is a private university in Tampa, Florida. It was founded in 1931 as Tampa Junior College, and in 1933 it became a four-year institution. The university offers more than 200 academic programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees in business, communication, education, arts and sciences, nursing, and health sciences. The university has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries. The university is known for its strong programs in business and entrepreneurship, and it has been ranked as one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report.
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