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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Rowan University offers a comprehensive benefits package to its staff and faculty members* including health, prescription, and dental coverage, vision reimbursement, a variety of investment options including mandatory pension programs and voluntary retirement savings opportunities, tuition benefits and scholarships, and paid time off. For more information on available benefits at Rowan, please visit the Benefits website. Benefits available to employees of the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine can be viewed here.

*Available benefits are dependent upon employee class and union affiliation.

Associate Provost for Academic Program Quality and Compliance – Internal Applicants Only

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Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Associate Provost for Academic Program Quality and Compliance – Internal Applicants Only

Job no:
Work type: Regular full time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Vice Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost for Academic Program Quality and Compliance oversees core academic functions relating to curricular processes and policies within the Office of the Provost. The Associate Provost for Academic Program Quality and Compliance works closely with offices and individuals responsible for accreditation, institutional effectiveness, and assessment to ensure alignment of academic strategic objectives and student outcomes achievement with program rigor and integrity.

This role brings innovative thinking to academic operations and contributes to our evolution toward R1 status. The Associate Provost brings success-driven urgency to launching new academic programs, developing curriculum, and fostering partnerships, often requiring diving into the details to ensure quality while maintaining momentum. In general, this leader helps to enhance our academic infrastructure by improving processes, reducing administrative burdens, and creating policies and systems that support both teaching excellence and research growth.

The Associate Provost must embrace the dynamic nature of an institution in transition and growth while focusing on the opportunities presented by our ambitious goals. The key to success is the ability to be equally comfortable working with academic departments on curriculum changes, partnering with faculty committees on policy development, and coordinating program development with strategic objectives while maintaining academic compliance. This means being able to build consensus among diverse stakeholders while maintaining forward momentum on complex initiatives.

The Associate Provost will be required to undertake complex challenges, from developing new program development processes to ensuring Rowan meets the rigorous standards expected of an R1 research university. This will require navigating competing priorities, translating between different academic cultures, and finding common ground when perspectives differ by bringing people together around shared goals.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Facilitate and manage internal curriculum development and review processes in collaboration with the University Senate, Office of the University Registrar, Division of Rowan Online, School of Graduate Studies, and the academic Colleges and Schools

Facilitate accelerated strategic academic program development and approval via the Center for Academic Innovation

Facilitate curricular pathway development in collaboration with the University College, School of Professional Studies, Global Affairs, Student Access & Pathway Programs, and other liaisons

Support Board of Trustee and State-level curriculum processes

Support academic program review and revitalization initiatives, student retention initiatives, student learning outcomes assessment, and other forms of continuous improvement

Maintain the academic degree program inventory and other institutional reporting in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research & Analytics

Manage the academic credential inventory in collaboration with the Office of the University Registrar and the Office of Financial Aid

Review, maintain, and/or develop curriculum-related academic policies in collaboration with the University Senate, Office of the University Registrar, and other applicable stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

  • Doctoral or equivalent terminal degree
  • Significant academic teaching, service, and administrative experience
  • Significant experience with academic policies and operations
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills
  • Outstanding interpersonal and collaborative skills
  • Significant experience with composing and editing documents in accordance with technical writing standards and practices
  • Significant experience with curriculum development, review, and approval processes
  • Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through, and organization
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic, growing environment
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams
  • Ability to define priorities, objectives, roadmaps, timelines, and strategies and otherwise function with a high degree of autonomy

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong desire for process development and improvement
  • Strong desire for leadership development
  • Strong desire to understand and effectively navigate regulatory environments
  • Experience with or aptitude for project management
  • Experience with or aptitude for supervision of support personnel
  • Familiarity with academic budget modeling, market analysis, and program outcomes assessment
  • Familiarity with a wide range of academic disciplines and professions
  • Familiarity with Banner, Canvas, OnBase, Modern Campus, and/or other academic systems and platforms
  • Strong interest in the evolution of higher education and adaptation to emerging opportunities

 

Benefits:

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).” 

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/  

Salary:

In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 and 170,000. When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations.

 

Application Materials:

  • Updated CV with a section specifically highlighting academic affairs related activities
  • A 1-2 page statement addressing what you see as opportunities related to Academic Affairs for improvement and growth at Rowan
  • Names and contact information for three references: references would only be contacted if the candidate moves to the final stage of consideration

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.