Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Budget (PLEASE USE LINK IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION SECTION TO APPLY.)
Bowie
Sunday, 01 March 2026
The Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs and Budget’s portfolio of responsibilities will include:Assisting the Provost and academic leadership team to recruit and retain excellent faculty at all ranks. Providing continuity of support to all faculty through the life cycle of appointment, periodic review, tenure, promotion, sabbatical leave and other professional development opportunities outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and ensuring detailed organization and timeliness in the business processes associated with personnel actions. Supervising position management of other academic employees, including librarians, lecturers, student assistants, graduate assistants, teaching associates, and others, supporting personnel policies and record keeping, professional development, performance management, labor relations, succession planning, and employee recognition programs. Providing oversight of budget-related contractual issues for all faculty and staff appointments within the support units of the Division, which includes working with deans and department chairs on faculty workload for undergraduate and graduate programs. Working with Faculty Senate Executive Committee and other leaders to ensure consistency in the application of policies in the Faculty Handbook. Assisting the Provost in executive searches and advising on executive staffing decisions. Supervising the work in the Provost’s Office in developing, communicating, operationalizing, and monitoring the annual budget cycle and capital planning in the units within Academic Affairs. Providing oversight for budget allocations for the academic colleges and academic support units in the Division, working closely with deans, directors, and department chairs to ensure transparency and collaboration in the development of budget models. Providing tracking data and analysis with key performance indicators to ensure that budgets are effectively managed across Academic Affairs. Fostering collaboration with the Provost’s Office, the University Budget Director, and other senior leaders to evaluate enrollment projections and provide forecasting models on divisional revenue. Working closely with the Provost and Assistant Vice President for Office of Planning, Analysis & Accountability to consider feasibility for divisional initiatives, projects, capital planning, staffing requests, and other activities to ensure alignment with the university strategic plan and the Academic Master plan. Providing oversight for financial resources required by new program proposals as well as forecasts of potential revenue generation. Collaborating with the University Budget Office on central budget planning and initiatives to provide high-level leadership aligned with strategic priorities as set forth by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Serving on university-wide committees and advisory bodies as assigned by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Undertaking other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications:The successful candidate must have earned a doctorate degree with a demonstrated record in faculty affairs and experience in planning, forecasting, cost and financial analysis, budget management and reporting at an accredited institution of higher education. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in academic leadership, including a minimum of five (5) years in budget management and leadership, and a minimum of three (3) years of administrative leadership in academic affairs with demonstrated experience in the management of faculty and staff recruitment, contract processing, and tenure and promotion, post-tenure, and faculty annual development reviews. A record of successful teaching, service, and scholarship/creative activity and earned tenured faculty status with significant faculty leadership experience. Skills and Qualities:Demonstrated track record as an active and contributing member of a leadership team in a higher education institution. Proven success as an ethical and strategic leader able to work effectively and collaboratively with a variety of constituents, including faculty, administrators, and staff. Excellent communication skills, including intercultural, interpersonal, written and verbal, along with strong presentation and listening capabilities. Knowledge of and experience working with complex divisional budgets and financial operations at a senior level at an institution of higher education; experience with HR policies; knowledge of state policies. Demonstrated high-level organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented and time-sensitive environment with the ability to anticipate next steps needed and execute independently. Proven track record of successful analytical and project management skills, experience with budget management systems, financial software, and an enterprise resource (ERP) system. Experience with review and assessment of expectations and standards for successful faculty reappointment, tenure, and promotion. Demonstrated ability to manage stressful situations with tact and diplomacy and to use sound judgment, particularly in the context of handling sensitive and/or confidential information. Experience supervising and mentoring staff and the ability to lead individuals and teams.