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Inviting Applications and Nominations Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs EXECUTIVE SEARCH Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs EXECUTIVE SEARCH The University of South Carolina Upstate, located in Spartanburg, South and engagement, the plan outlines Carolina, seeks a transformative, collaborative, visionary, strategic, and three priorities: academically accomplished leader to serve as Provost and Senior Vice 1. Providing rigorous, career relevant, Chancellor for Academic Affairs. This is an outstanding opportunity for an and accessible education. experienced and accomplished leader with significant potential to influence 2. Enhancing the quality of life in and shape the future of higher education in Upstate South Carolina. Upstate South Carolina. • • • • • • • • • • • 3. Being a university of choice for The Opportunity Colleges, as the 9th best baccalaureate faculty, staff, students, and the college in the nation by Washington community. Set in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Monthly magazine, and as a College of Mountains, the University of South Distinction. Additionally, Chancellor Kelly has led an Carolina Upstate is the largest regional academic reorganization that resulted comprehensive university in the USC Under the leadership of Chancellor in two new colleges and that improved System. Serving more than 6,100 Brendan Kelly, the University has and expanded the physical campus. He students across five colleges and implemented Up. Together—The USC also initiated an extensive rebranding of schools, the University’s 330-acre Upstate Strategic Plan 2018-2023. the institution that aims to express more main campus is in Spartanburg, with With the University defined by a culture clearly USC Upstate’s mission and culture. classes also taught at the George Dean of accountability, excellence, equity, Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Well-positioned to create transformative Economics in downtown Spartanburg, opportunities through higher education, as well as in nearby Greenville. USC Upstate seeks an academic leader Learn more about who will advance and support the USC Upstate is known for its innovative Up. Together— University’s mission of fulfilling white academic programs and student- collar talent development needs while The USC Upstate centered practices and environment. contributing to the social, cultural, and The University is recognized by U.S. Stategic Plan economic development of the Upstate of News and World Report as No. 1 2018-2023 South Carolina. among Southern Regional Public For more information on University of South Carolina Upstate, visit www.uscupstate.edu. University of South Carolina Upstate myersmcrae.com | 2 Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs EXECUTIVE SEARCH The Olin B. Sansbury, Jr. Campus Life Center and Humanities and Performing Arts Center - Main Campus Position Description to continue to build upon the strengths The Provost will collaboratively lead of the institution’s academic programs; the vice provost, deans, department Reporting to the Chancellor, the promote a high-quality, transformative chairs, faculty, and all academic Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor student learning experience; and meet support personnel to achieve the highest for Academic Affairs (Provost) serves the challenges the University faces in standards in teaching, scholarship, as the chief academic officer of the the 21st century. The next Provost will research and service, creative activities, University and is responsible for the have a passion for teaching excellence, community and industry engagement, formulation and implementation of innovation, public scholarship, and student success. academic plans, policies, priorities, and partnership with industry and and innovation. In addition to communities. The Provost apprises the Chancellor providing academic leadership for the University, the Provost promotes the academic mission through University-wide planning and Brendan B. Kelly, Ph.D. evaluation. Chancellor The Provost is a strategic leader Optimism, energy and a bold new vision for the future engaged with the campus community are hallmarks of Dr. Brendan Kelly’s leadership since he and supports an institutional culture became chancellor of the University of South Carolina grounded in genuine collaboration and Upstate in March 2017. team-oriented leadership. Chancellor Kelly and his executive team have continued The Provost guides the allocation of to position USC Upstate as one of the top regional resources to ensure that the curriculum comprehensive universities in the Southeast—one that remains vibrant, relevant, and rigorous continues to create life-changing opportunities for students and the communities of the Palmetto State’s and upholds the academic standards of Upstate region and beyond. the University’s accrediting and licensing agencies, which appropriately reflect As the head of the largest regional comprehensive university in the USC System, the mission of USC Upstate. Kelly implemented Up. Together—The USC Upstate Strategic Plan 2018-2023. He has led an academic reorganization that resulted in two new colleges, numerous The Provost is a principal advisor to the initiatives to improve and expand the physical campus, including a significant Chancellor. In the Chancellor’s absence, renovation of the Library, and an extensive rebranding initiative. the Provost is the chief administrator and may be called upon by the Prior to joining USC Upstate, Dr. Kelly served the University of West Florida (UWF), Chancellor to represent the University where he led and managed the Division of University Advancement, as well as administration at key functions. directed the School of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. He has a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a master’s degree in communication from Eastern In collaboration with leaders on the Michigan University, and a doctorate in rhetoric and political communication from Chancellor’s Cabinet, the Provost serves Wayne State University in Detroit. University of South Carolina Upstate myersmcrae.com | 3 Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs EXECUTIVE SEARCH and works, as needed, with the staff within the USC System and S.C. Commission on Higher Education to achieve strategic goals and desired outcomes. Qualifications Education An earned doctorate is required. Experience Candidate must possess a progressive record of executive-level, academic leadership and a distinguished record of teaching, service, scholarly achievement, research, and professional accomplishments sufficient to qualify for appointment at the rank of professor in an academic department. Administrative Attributes and Skills challenges confronting higher the University with regional industry, education institutions in the 21st including healthcare, education, various • Ability to foster academic standards of century corporate sectors, such as logistics, excellence • Success in academic administration finance, technology, etc. • Strong writing and interpersonal skills leadership, including the development • Regional and national program • Ability to successfully cultivate an and implementation of academic accreditation environment that embraces teamwork programs, policy, and assessment • Successful fundraising • Track record of successfully leading Highly Preferred Experience • Development of international teams • Successful history of linking strategic partnerships • Commitment to promoting diversity planning with budgeting, resource • Technology integration into the and inclusion allocation, and assessment planning educational experience and online • Effectiveness in dealing with current • Utilization of innovation in interweaving learning Susan Jacobs Arboretum University of South Carolina Upstate myersmcrae.com | 4 Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs EXECUTIVE SEARCH • Successful service to traditional and by providing an accessible, rigorous, non-traditional students career-relevant education that meets the • Enrollment management and retention needs of both students and industry. The University is a major engine of social, • Community engagement economic, and talent development, with • Demonstrated success with shared an annual economic impact of more governance than half a billion dollars. Located in Spartanburg, between University of South Atlanta, Ga., and Charlotte, N.C., USC Carolina Upstate Upstate is among the fastest-growing, The University of South Carolina baccalaureate-granting institutions Upstate is a separately accredited, public in the nation. Home to more than comprehensive university within the 6,100 students and nearly 500 faculty University of South Carolina System. members, USC Upstate offers more True to its mission, USC Upstate is than 40 undergraduate and graduate developing the next generation of programs within five distinctive colleges globally-competitive workers in the state and schools. UP. TOGETHER—The USC Upstate Strategic Plan 2018-2023 Up. Together—The USC Upstate Strategic Plan 2018–2023 was created to capitalize on the University’s tremendous positive momentum, forge our path ahead, and achieve even greater heights. It’s built upon three strategic priorities, each of which is supported by actionable objectives and measured by key performance indicators. WE CREATE TRANSFORMATIVE OPPORTUNITIES ... … By Providing Rigorous, Career Relevant, and Accessible Education OBJECTIVES: • Offer innovative, career-relevant academic programs • Improve student retention