Provost

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JOB ANNOUNCMENT
Provost
(Full-time, 12 months)
Indian Preference applies. Except as provided by the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U. S. Code, Section 473), NWIC supports and provides equal opportunity employment and educational opportunities, regardless of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability or status as a special disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Provost is the chief academic officer of Northwest Indian College. The Provost is responsible for oversight of academics and instruction, curriculum, assessment, student success, and institutional effectiveness. Reporting to the President, this position will lead and guide academic and student services programs, and activities, and overseeing curriculum and program development. This position works collaboratively toward the achievement of the goals and initiatives of academic and student services departments and fosters a supportive environment for faculty and staff in service of students and campus community, including extended campus sites and virtual learners. The position also works with the College's accrediting agency (Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities) and educational partners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:
Leadership and Administrative Responsibilities:
• As a member of the Executive level teams, this position directly contributes to budgetary and resource allocation matters to advance the College mission and strategic plan and collaborates with leadership and program leads across the College, including but not limited to Student Services, grants and sponsored programs, campus development and facilities, Information Technology/Services, Coast Salish Institute, Land Grant programming, research, and cooperative extension/community education, and Library services.
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This position oversees capacity building activities and continuous improvement efforts as they apply
OPENING DATE:
June 3, 2025
REVIEW DATE:
June 17, 2025
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled
LOCATION:
Main Campus
SUPERVISOR:
President
SALARY:
$95,000 to $110,000
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to academic programs of study, teaching and learning, and student services activities.
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The Provost will serve as a member of the accreditation steering committee and work in collaboration with the liaison and members to meet compliance requirements.
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Build strong collaboration between the College's academic deans, department chairs, program directors, and related institutional teams and committees and staff.
Instructional/Academic Responsibilities:
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Collaboratively lead the development, delivery and evaluation of high quality, culturally based instruction to ensure achievement of institutional priorities and mission objectives.
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Provide leadership in the development of the institution's capacity in the expansion of degree programs, teaching and learning initiatives, and leveraging use of distance learning methodologies.
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Work closely with academic leadership, faculty, and institutional effectiveness on college-wide assessment, including course, program, and institutional outcomes and program review.
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Implement department and staff workplan goals in alignment with institutional strategic priorities and initiatives.
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Supervise Deans and Directors including annual evaluations and development of workplans and performance goals.
Community Partnerships:
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Provide leadership in addressing tribal and local workforce education needs and fostering the development of high quality partnerships with educational, community and business partners in support of the College's initiatives.
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Enhance collaborative partnerships with K-12 partners and related organizations and agencies to support the College mission.
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In collaboration with the president, serve as an institutional liaison with employers, agencies, and community organizations, facilitating the connection between education, workforce and economic development needs.
Other responsibilities:
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Ensure compliance with tribal, federal and state regulations and accreditation standards.
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Lead or participate in institutional teams and committees.
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Responsible for grants oversight and management, department budget development and management, and evaluation as assigned.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide supervision, direction, and conduct annual performance evaluations in the areas of academics, student services, and research.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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Education: Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, or a related field is required, however, doctorate degree is desired.
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Experience: A minimum of 8 years of administrative experience in academic administration within higher education and/or Tribal administration programs.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Minimum of 10 years of experience with executive level management skills in academic leadership, supervision, and grants management.
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Must be able to provide experiences that have proved successful in working in American Indian environment, preferably educational institutions or in the community setting.
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Experience with federal, state or local workforce agencies and non-profit organizations focused on workforce development.
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Experience teaching in a college is desired and/or experience in workforce or economic development is desired.
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Additionally, knowledge of the Indian communities, especially in the Pacific Northwest is desired.
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Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
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Must have excellent inter-personal/people skills to be able to work well and relate to others within a teamwork setting.
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Strong knowledge of computer, spreadsheet, data collection, and presentation software are desired.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested individuals should submit the following application materials directly to the NWIC Human Resources Office only. All internal candidates are given first consideration in the interview and selection process.
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Cover letter addressing how you meet the position qualifications
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NWIC Application
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NWIC Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Form
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Current and complete professional resume
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Copies of college transcripts (can submit unofficial copies at the time of application)
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Three (3) letters of recommendations from persons, who are not members of your immediate family, who have firsthand knowledge of your qualifications for the positions.
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If applicable to the position, provides copies of certificates/licenses/credentials.
The job announcement and application forms are available
online at www.nwic.edu/about-nwic/employment
or may be requested from and submitted directly to:
Human Resources
Northwest Indian College
2522 Kwina Road
Bellingham, WA 98226-9278
Telephone/Fax: 360.392.4230
Email: employment@nwic.edu