Provost jobs in Tennessee

Provost develops academic policies and programs for a college or university. Directs and coordinates activities of deans and chairpersons of individual colleges. Being a Provost advises on personnel matters. Determines scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses. Additionally, Provost may require an advanced degree and at least 10 years of experience in the field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Assistant, Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • The Executive Assistant is part of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor responsible for assisting the Vice Provost with all scheduling, travel arrangements, and preparation of briefing materials along with management of day-to-day administrative support activities in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation (OVPRI). Duties range from standardized office support assignments to performance of administrative duties involving high-level decision-making and judgment, including managing walk-in and phone interactions; screening and responding to incoming correspondence; preparing meeting notes, written reports, and power-point decks; providing administrative and project support to other staff in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation as needed; and handling day-to-day problems and challenges in those areas. Reporting directly to the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation, this position requires advanced interpersonal skills to develop and maintain professional relationships across the university, particularly with other administrative staff across our schools and colleges including those in offices of the deans, vice provosts, and vice chancellors, as well as faculty, senior management, staff, students, parents, board members, and the public. Additionally, the position requires a high level of technical skill, the ability to work autonomously, and agility in coordinating multiple activities in support of a busy office, including dealing with information that is confidential in nature. The Executive Assistant is expected to maintain an extensive understanding of University and Provost’s office policies and procedures and to promote a diverse, inclusive, and respectful campus environment.
     
    The goal of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation is to promote Vanderbilt’s distinctive research culture, which aspires to improve the human condition through path-breaking discovery and innovation. In addition to overseeing the university’s research portfolio, the VP-RI also oversees the implementation of the university’s new future vision and trans-institutional strategies and works closely with the Provost, academic Deans, Vice Provosts, and faculty at large to advance the quality of research and scholarship university-wide. The Office develops strategies and provides services to enhance extramural support for research from all sources including corporate, foundation, federal, and philanthropic; advance a cohesive and vibrant trans-institutional research agenda; and build strategic partnerships around shared priorities in research. The VP-RI works with the Vanderbilt University Research Council in advocating for the research and scholarship missions of all disciplines at Vanderbilt.
     
    Duties and Responsibilities
    • Coordinate busy and shifting calendars to include scheduling and coordinating meetings, while applying good judgment in determining priorities. This includes managing recurring, ad-hoc, and committee meetings with internal and external participants. 
    • Responsible for managing travel arrangements for the Vice Provost including airline and hotel reservations, ground transportation, meeting arrangements, and expense reports.
    • Coordinate logistical arrangements for meetings including space reservations, catering, audio/visual needs, equipment set-up, and communication with meeting attendees. Assist with events, including those that may occur outside working hours on occasion.
    • Serve as the first point of contact for guests and welcoming guests to the office, including answering phones, responding to phone/in person/email inquiries, screening calls, and handling related issues as they arise. Serve as an extension of the Vice Provost to members of the Vanderbilt community as well as external communities.
    • General office management including processing incoming and outgoing mail, photocopying, printing/scanning documents, ordering supplies, overseeing general tidiness of office space, including the office’s kitchen and recycling program. Coordinate with VUIT and other internal or external service teams on equipment maintenance for copier, audio/visual equipment, printers, and computers.
    • Alone or in collaboration with the Assistant Provost for Research Strategy and the Senior Manager for Executive Projects, prepare briefings, agendas/itineraries, and other materials for meetings, appointments, and events, including triaging issues the Vice Provost needs to address.
    • Alone or in collaboration with the Assistant Provost for Research Strategy and the Senior Manager for Executive Projects, compose and draft letters and other formal written materials. Demonstrate strong verbal and writing skills, including business letter and memo composition, proofreading, agenda preparation, and taking cogent and concise meeting minutes.
    • Clerical assistance including filing and maintenance of paper and electronic files of a sensitive nature including application and personnel files. Review policies and processes and recommend changes as appropriate.
    • Demonstrate strong technical skills and ability, and quickly learn and utilize new technology as needed with a goal towards streamlining and improving operations. This includes utilizing Microsoft Outlook Email and Calendar applications, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, scheduling software (e.g., Doodle), etc., in support of the OVPRI, as well as developing spreadsheets, gathering appropriate information, querying databases, and updating records when necessary.
    • Support the fast-paced, 24x7 culture of the OVPRI and its many special projects, including quickly learning how the office functions and who the various team members and partners are along with their roles, as well as appropriately engaging in projects. Take initiative to resolve issues or use the knowledge of senior staff members and other university departments for issue resolution when appropriate. Demonstrate a consistently collaborative, teamwork-oriented approach to the role and working with other OVPRI staff members, and coordinate with staff from all units in the Vice Provost’s area.
    • Reconcile non-payroll budget expenses including researching and resolving discrepancies, prepare expense reports, and initiate systems input for disbursements and payment requests.
    • Perform administrative duties of a highly complex, detailed, and confidential nature, and maintain confidentiality regarding communication and information received/gathered in office.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
    • Minimum of five years’ experience is strongly preferred.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
    • Critical thinking skills as well as the ability to work successfully with minimal supervision and exercise independent thinking and judgment.
    • Ability to prioritize and manage urgent tasks in a complex, fast-paced environment.
    • Working knowledge of Higher Education. Office management experience.
    • Proficiency in word processing and data entry (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Highly organized and well-coordinated.

    Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

    At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are.  We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
     
    Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
     
    Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.
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UTKCG - Executive Administrative Assistant - Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
  • University of Tennessee - Knoxville
  • Knoxville, TN FULL_TIME
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Assistant Provost
  • Texas A&M University
  • College Station, TX
  • Job Title Assistant Provost Agency Texas A&M University Department VP & COO - McAllen Proposed Minimum Salary Commensura...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Provost of Sustainability
  • Oakland University
  • Rochester, MI
  • Posting Details Position Information Job Title Associate Provost of Sustainability Requisition No. 0000700 Job Descripti...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Student Worker - Provost's Office
  • Indiana University of Pennsylvania
  • Indiana, PA
  • The Office of the Provost at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) is seeking applications from self-motivated studen...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness
  • University of Baltimore (MD)
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Assistant Provost for Institutional Effectiveness Office of the Provost Vacancy number 301434 Position Type: Regular, fu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
  • California Institute of the Arts
  • Valencia, CA
  • Details Position Category: Academic Position Title: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs School/Department: Office of the P...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Provost
  • BLACKBURN COLLEGE
  • Carlinville, IL
  • Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a one-of-a-kind student-managed work program in Carlinvi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Communications, Provost & Provost Office
  • George Washington University
  • Washington, DC
  • I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary: Communications and Marketing develops and implements strategy and tactics for s...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Assistant to the Provost
  • Southern Methodist University
  • Dallas, TX
  • Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications About SMU SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achi...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River. The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Provost in Pittsburgh, PA
The final decision on tenure is always the responsibility of the Provost, with advice from the Campus Promotion and Tenure Committee.
February 11, 2020
Provost in Lowell, MA
During the Revolutionary War, the Military Police Corps or the provost marshal's as they were called were responsible for maintaining jails and supervising executions.
February 15, 2020
Provost in Columbus, MS
Of those, the one called "Baby" was Provost's favorite.
December 26, 2019