Colorado Mesa University

Provost & Chief Academic Officer

CMU Main Campus, Grand Junction, CO · Exec

Sponsorship not specified$240k-$280kDetected 54 days ago

Project ManagementBudgetingResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

About the role

Commensurate with education and experience.
This belief gives us the courage to form meaningful relationships, embark on joint endeavors and take risks in the pursuit of new possibilities.
It's this courage that enables the Mavily to explore new ways of thinking and doing, knowing that there is no perfect solution, no perfect idea.

Endless curiosity drives us to approach the unexpected as if it were expected, seeing opportunities for discovery and renewal in every challenge.

Actively advocates for faculty and fosters an environment of trust, respect, and shared responsibility across academic and administrative units.
Possesses strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, project management, and budget management skills.
Has experience supporting organizational development, institutional effectiveness, and fiscal sustainability.
Demonstrates excellent written, interpersonal, and group communication skills.
Is comfortable leading through change, navigating complex institutional challenges, and pursuing innovative solutions while respecting institutional mission and culture.
Demonstrates adaptability, willingness to learn, and the ability to effectively utilize technology and software systems relevant to the position.
doctorate preferred.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible senior academic administrative leadership experience at the dean, director, vice president, provost, or equivalent level.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general written materials, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
Ability to write reports and prepare and conduct verbal and visual presentation of materials.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, public groups, and board of directors.
Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, student-centered learning, faculty development, and continuous improvement.
Work closely with the Faculty Senate and Faculty Senate Executive Committee to establish priorities and address concerns.

This listing is sourced directly from Colorado Mesa University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.