Campus Provost at InsideHigherEd

Primary Location: 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, Texas, 75074  We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.    Job Summary: The Campus Provost provides vision, leadership, and oversight for academic programming,student enrollment and success, workforce and continuing education initiatives, facilities andsafety, community partnerships, budget development, staff/faculty leadership, and alignment tothe district’s mission and strategic plan.This results-oriented leader ensures a welcoming, student-centered environment; fostersacademic excellence and innovation; and cultivates high-performing, faculty-friendly teams. Theprovost works extensively through influence—coordinating with Student and EnrollmentServices, facilities, police, housing, Communications, and other centrally reporting units—toensure seamless service and a strong sense of campus community.While the Plano and Wylie campuses are both integral parts of Collin College, each has a distinctidentity: Plano is a large, mature campus with long-serving faculty, on-campus housing, athletics,and a deep history in the district. Wylie is a newer, rapidly growing campus with significantfacilities expansion underway, including a major CTE (Career and Technical Education) buildingand new program development. Provosts are expected to be a highly visible leaders on theircampuses, building trust, supporting faculty, honoring campus culture, and ensuring a cohesivesense of community aligned with district expectations.  Required Qualifications: Key Responsibilities Communication, Collaboration & CultureServe as the primary communication link between the Executive Leadership Team and their assigned campus, ensuring messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned across Academic Affairs, Student and Enrollment Services, and operationsBuild strong, collaborative relationships with deans, Student and Enrollment Services, HR, Facilities, Police, IT, and other essential units to bridge dotted-line structures.Foster a solution-oriented, “students first—no excuses” environment that supports faculty, celebrates staff, and emphasizes teamworkCultivate faculty trust by being present, approachable, transparent, and responsive to feedbackFacilities, Safety & Events Provide direct oversight of campus facilities and grounds, including daily walkthroughs to ensure safety, accessibility, and aesthetic excellenceOversee campus events, conference center use, and community rentals; ensure compliance with policies, guidelines for voting locations, and student expressionPartner with Safety and Emergency Management and campus police to coordinate emergency preparedness and act as the campus incident lead during crisesCoordinate closely with Facilities staff on renovations, new construction, and transitions to new buildings and projectsAcademic, Student, and Community Leadership Support faculty where faculty are empowered with strong resources, development opportunities, and collaborative partnershipsWork with deans to anticipate growth and plan staffing and scheduling—critical at both Plano (high volume) and Wylie (rapid expansion)Engage with employers, chambers, ISDs (Independent School Districts), and economic development partners to understand workforce needs and connect faculty to industry conversations relevant to their campusRepresent the campus in community forums and ensure campus initiatives align with district prioritiesRepresent the campus in city, chamber, ISD, and community forums where participation aligns with program development, dual credit, and/or strategic community partnershipsStrategic & Executive LeadershipServe as a member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team in shaping and executing collegewide strategic and master plansAdvance a cohesive, values-driven campus culture that embraces student success, accountability, service excellence, collaboration, creativity, innovation, and equityPromote operational consistency across campuses by working closely with fellow provosts, vice presidents, and deansAcademic & Student Success LeadershipProvide leadership for academic programs across academic transfer, workforce, and continuing educationGuide program planning, evaluation, scheduling, and expansion to meet workforce needs, community demands, and enrollment goalsSupport integrated pathways, dual credit operations, and districtwide scheduling in partnership with academic and student affairs leadersCampus Operations & Culture Oversee day-to-day campus operations, including Student and Enrollment Services, library operations, information center, technology, Facilities, Campus Police, and emergency preparednessFoster a safe, welcoming, and comprehensive learning environmentLead campus signature events, community events, and designated political or governmental activitiesPeople LeadershipProvide supervision, coaching, mentoring, and performance management for deans, associate deans, directors, and assigned leadershipOffer structured feedback for campus operations roles, including facilities, technology, and police leadershipCultivate strong internal relationships and collaborative practices across divisionsFinance & Resource StewardshipDevelop, recommend, and manage campus budgets aligned to strategic and operational prioritiesOversee technology planning, facilities operations, renewal and replacement, construction, and campus project management in partnership with appropriate vice presidentsCommunity Engagement & PartnershipsBuild alliances with business, economic development, K12 partners, higher education institutions, governmental entities, and community organizationsAdvance the visibility and reputation of the assigned campus(es) and Collin College as a wholeCollaborates with the Senior Vice President of Student and Community Engagement to develop and implement marketing strategies that promote campus programs, facilities, and signature initiativesCompliance & AccreditationEnsure adherence to institutional policies, SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) standards, state and federal requirements, and program-level accreditation requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible higher education executive administrative experience• Teaching experience at the college level• Demonstrated experience leading complex academic or student services operations• Experience in supervising senior leaders (deans/directors) and managing cross-functional teams• Experience in developing and managing budgets in a large, multifaceted institution.• Demonstrated commitment to student success, academic excellence, and equitable outcomes PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS• Experience in a multicampus/complex college system• Experience leading community engagement, workforce partnerships, and/or dual credit initiatives• Demonstrated success in implementing institution-wide initiatives across multiple divisions• Experience with facilities planning, emergency management, and campus operations.• Experience navigating regional or specialized accreditation processes• Evidence of collaborative leadership with faculty, staff, and external partners• Strong record of building campus culture and developing leaders• Collaborative spirit and the ability to build consensus• Strategic, innovative, and forward-thinking decision-making – “students first – no excuses”• High emotional intelligence and relationship credibility• Strong communication, listening, and problem-solving ability• Integrity, humility, and a commitment to Collin College’s core values• Ability to thrive in a fast-growing, dynamic, and complex environment• Ability to navigate ambiguous or evolving situationsPhysical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical EffortSedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.** The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable): APPLICATION/INQUIRIES PROCESS: On behalf of the Collin College Senior Vice President Campus Operations, the search committee invites inquiries, recommendations and applications for the Campus Provost positions. Do not apply via the college or system job portal. All expressions of interest are to be directed, confidentially, to the search consultant. Cizek Associates, Inc. is honored to assist Collin College in this national search. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications may be submitted to: [email protected] (email applications are strongly encouraged) ATTN: Sheila Lehker, President Cizek Associates, Inc. 602-553-1066 office | 602-553-1166 fax https://cizekassociates.com/contact/  The position is open until filled. Materials received by January 5, 2026 will receive priority consideration.Application materials include:• A letter of interest that aligns experience and skills with the position requirements (not to exceed 5 pages)• A resume (chronological preferred)• Contact information, including email and direct telephone number, for a range of at least 6 professional references  The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.  ***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***   Compensation Type: Salary Employment Type: Full time Hiring Minimum $191,923.00 Hiring Maximum $230,307.60 Compensation is determined based on experience.  **Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.** 12/03/2025Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.