Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at InsideHigherEd

About Holyoke Community College:

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Mission:Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration

Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

Reporting to the President, the Provost and Vice President serves as chief academic and student affairs officer. The Provost and Vice President provides strategic leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of educational offerings, academic programs, student learning outcomes, enrollment management and student support services. The Provost and Vice President works closely with the President and the college community to implement the College Strategic Vision using evidence-based data for student success and retention.

Advises the President in formulating overall plans, policies, and procedures for the execution of the goals and mission of the College. Leads efforts to ensure program quality through periodic review, external confirmation, accreditation processes, assessment of student learning outcomes, and use of institutional research data.Provides leadership in the development and execution of the College’s strategic plan, with a focus on recruitment, enrollment, retention, student success, program evaluation, allocation of financial resources, curricular change, staff development, and advancing multiculturalism and diversity in support of the College’s mission and vision.Oversees short- and long-range strategic and operational planning efforts within academic and student affairs, including the development and management of budgets aligned with institutional priorities.Supervises and evaluates the academic and student affairs Assistant Vice Presidents, Deans, and other direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Oversees assessment, accreditation, and accountability activities across the Academic and Student Affairs Divisions.Serves as an active member of the President’s Cabinet, Leadership Council, and other committees as assigned; represents the President and the College in a variety of institutional, community, and statewide settings. Ensures institutional compliance with College policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements, including affirmative action policies, procedures, and goals, as well as all regulatory and accrediting agencies/associations.Partners with deans, faculty and staff to advance academic excellence and student success through ongoing program assessment, curriculum development, and innovation in teaching and learning. Provides oversight of all credit-bearing, workforce development, and community education programs and courses, including the selection and evaluation of faculty, and makes recommendations regarding staffing levels within the academic division of the College. Collaborates with credit-free programming to align with credit-bearing offerings.Cultivates partnerships with external organizations, educational institutions, and community stakeholders to expand articulation agreements and grant opportunities. Engages with students, faculty, and community members to foster open communication, collaboration, and mutual understanding. Listens to feedback, responds with transparency, and works to strengthen the campus climate. Reviews, updates, and implements academic policies and procedures, including oversight of the academic calendar, catalog, and related institutional documents. Oversees the purchase of academic and student affairs related equipment and the updating of academic facilities and technology. Serves as the primary advocate for the academic mission of the College to both internal and external stakeholders. Performs special projects and related responsibilities as initiated and requested.

Required Qualifications:

An earned terminal degree from an accredited university. Demonstrated effective leadership in areas such as academic planning, program development, advising, student orientation, student mental health and behavioral support, disability services, first-year experience, veterans’ services, and student life/government, preferably at a community college. Experience collaborating with workforce development programs and an understanding of the intersection of workforce and academic programs and initiatives, such as the non-credit to-credit pipeline. A distinguished record of teaching, preferably in higher education, scholarship and collegiate service with a thorough knowledge of higher education principles, practices, and future trends. A successful track record of earning promotion and tenure.Demonstrated experience serving a diverse, adult learner, first-generation student population, preferably at a Hispanic Serving Institution, which includes evidence based practices for the promotion of student success (including improved retention and graduation rates). Experience working with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and an ability to promote a campus climate that supports HCC’s values and encourages equity and inclusion. Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, pedagogy, student learning outcomes assessment, distance learning, universal design, honors, integrated learning, use of technology in instruction, and institutional research data.

Preferred Qualifications:

A doctoral degree in an academic discipline is preferred.Success in supporting college strategic and divisional plans with large budgets; ensure continuous and measurable improvement in student life cycle benchmarks, including enrollment, retention, persistence, completion, and post completion success; effective resource allocation in alignment with strategic initiatives and operational needs. Success in building collaborative relationships that promote a culture of student-centeredness and a record of developing programs and services that encourage transfer to four-year institutions. Prior experience establishing and/or improving a strong collaborative relationship between academic and student affairs, and experience establishing credit-for-prior learning initiatives. Experience working within a collective bargaining environment. A data-informed problem solver with experience collaboratively moving initiatives forward and implementing change within a complex organization.An understanding of and experience in integrating trauma informed practices into leadership and the student experience.

Equivalency Statement:
We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

Full-time, Non-Unit Professional Position

Salary Range: $186,216.92 - $226,561.35/year (Grade 11); plus a comprehensive State benefits package.

Hours: 37.5 hrs./week.

Funding Source: State.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Directly supervises the activities and performance of the Assistant Vice Presidents, Deans, and Directors in Academic/ Student Affairs and Community Services Learning, and indirectly supervises their staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Holyoke’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To Apply, please visit: Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Application.

Disability Accommodations:

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check:

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.