Mid Level Provost Jobs
Mid level provost jobs go to academic professionals ready to lead institutional initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and drive policy decisions with meaningful autonomy. Openings across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings concentrate in Education, with employers like Juniata College, Pepperdine University, and The College of Wooster hiring at this level now.
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Top stateOhio
Top employerJuniata College
Top cityDayton, OH
Work type100% On-site
Top industryEducation
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Associate Vice Provost for Academic Program Development
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Wright State University
Associate Vice Provost for Academic Program Development
Dayton, Ohio
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Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Development
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North Carolina State University
Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Development
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Director, Tartan Scholars Program - Office of the Vice Provost for Education
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Carnegie Mellon University
Director, Tartan Scholars Program - Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Academic & Faculty Affairs Coordinator to the Provost – The College of Wooster
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The College of Wooster
Academic & Faculty Affairs Coordinator to the Provost – The College of Wooster
Wooster, Ohio
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Professor & Associate Provost
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University of Maryland University College
Professor & Associate Provost
College Park, Maryland
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Associate Vice Provost for Academic Program Development
Wright State University·Dayton, Ohio
Job functions:
5+ yrs exp.
Master's degree in education
Full Time
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Wright State University seeks an innovative and experienced higher education professional to serve as Associate Vice Provost for Academic Program Development. This position plays a central role in shaping the future of the university’s academic portfolio by researching, designing, and advancing new degree and certificate programs aligned with workforce needs and institutional strategic priorities. The Associate Vice Provost will collaborate across academic colleges, support institutional and programmatic accreditation processes, and lead the development of high quality, market responsive curricula.
The ideal candidate brings experience in higher education program development, accreditation processes, and strong analytical and project management skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a healthcare field, higher education, educational leadership, public health, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in academic program development, accreditation, curriculum design, or higher education administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic governance processes and institutional curricular approval workflows.
- Familiarity with regional accreditation standards (preferably the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Doctorate in a healthcare or education related field.
- Experience with discipline specific healthcare accrediting bodies (e.g., Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)).
- Experience conducting market research or environmental scanning.
- Knowledge of statewide approval processes (Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)).
- Experience with partnership development in healthcare sectors.
Program Research & Market Analysis (20%)
- Conduct labor market, competitor, and student demand analyses to identify new academic program opportunities.
- Benchmark emerging trends in healthcare and postsecondary education to guide program direction.
- Engage healthcare employers and regional workforce partners to assess demand for new programs and credentials.
Program Development & Proposal Management (25%)
- Lead the development of concept papers, business plans, and academic program proposals for internal and external approval.
- Collaborate with faculty to design curricula, learning outcomes, program structures, and assessment plans.
- Develop documentation aligned with institutional academic approval processes.
- Prepare proposals modeled on best practices used by peer academic program developers responsible for writing and submitting new program proposals.
Accreditation & Compliance (20%)
- Research and document programmatic accreditation and licensure requirements for new academic programs.
- Prepare materials required for Higher Learning Commission (HLC) substantive change requests and ongoing compliance.
- Coordinate with state regulatory bodies and internal governance committees.
Curricular & Operational Planning (10%)
- Work with academic leadership to determine faculty staffing needs, instructional models, and administrative support requirements.
- Evaluate facility, technology, laboratory, simulation, and equipment needs.
- Support the development of budgets and cost projections.
Partnership Development & External Relations (10%)
- Build partnerships with healthcare organizations, clinical sites, industry partners, and community agencies.
- Facilitate clinical affiliation agreements and advisory board participation.
- Support grant proposal development for externally funded program initiatives
: Project Leadership & Collaboration (10%)
- Serve as project lead for new program initiatives from initial planning through launch.
- Coordinate work across faculty committees, deans, Institutional Research, Enrollment Management, and Accreditation offices.
- Track progress, timelines, deliverables, and reporting milestones.
Other duties as assigned (5%)
Wright State University
Associate Vice Provost for Academic Program Development
Dayton, Ohio
New 1m ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
5+ yrs exp.
Master's degree in education
Full Time
Job Description
Wright State University seeks an innovative and experienced higher education professional to serve as Associate Vice Provost for Academic Program Development. This position plays a central role in shaping the future of the university’s academic portfolio by researching, designing, and advancing new degree and certificate programs aligned with workforce needs and institutional strategic priorities. The Associate Vice Provost will collaborate across academic colleges, support institutional and programmatic accreditation processes, and lead the development of high quality, market responsive curricula.
The ideal candidate brings experience in higher education program development, accreditation processes, and strong analytical and project management skills.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a healthcare field, higher education, educational leadership, public health, or related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in academic program development, accreditation, curriculum design, or higher education administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of academic governance processes and institutional curricular approval workflows.
- Familiarity with regional accreditation standards (preferably the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Doctorate in a healthcare or education related field.
- Experience with discipline specific healthcare accrediting bodies (e.g., Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA), Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)).
- Experience conducting market research or environmental scanning.
- Knowledge of statewide approval processes (Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)).
- Experience with partnership development in healthcare sectors.
Program Research & Market Analysis (20%)
- Conduct labor market, competitor, and student demand analyses to identify new academic program opportunities.
- Benchmark emerging trends in healthcare and postsecondary education to guide program direction.
- Engage healthcare employers and regional workforce partners to assess demand for new programs and credentials.
Program Development & Proposal Management (25%)
- Lead the development of concept papers, business plans, and academic program proposals for internal and external approval.
- Collaborate with faculty to design curricula, learning outcomes, program structures, and assessment plans.
- Develop documentation aligned with institutional academic approval processes.
- Prepare proposals modeled on best practices used by peer academic program developers responsible for writing and submitting new program proposals.
Accreditation & Compliance (20%)
- Research and document programmatic accreditation and licensure requirements for new academic programs.
- Prepare materials required for Higher Learning Commission (HLC) substantive change requests and ongoing compliance.
- Coordinate with state regulatory bodies and internal governance committees.
Curricular & Operational Planning (10%)
- Work with academic leadership to determine faculty staffing needs, instructional models, and administrative support requirements.
- Evaluate facility, technology, laboratory, simulation, and equipment needs.
- Support the development of budgets and cost projections.
Partnership Development & External Relations (10%)
- Build partnerships with healthcare organizations, clinical sites, industry partners, and community agencies.
- Facilitate clinical affiliation agreements and advisory board participation.
- Support grant proposal development for externally funded program initiatives
: Project Leadership & Collaboration (10%)
- Serve as project lead for new program initiatives from initial planning through launch.
- Coordinate work across faculty committees, deans, Institutional Research, Enrollment Management, and Accreditation offices.
- Track progress, timelines, deliverables, and reporting milestones.
Other duties as assigned (5%)
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Mid Level Provost Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level provost job?
Position yourself around demonstrated ownership of academic programs, curriculum oversight, or faculty coordination rather than just participation. Highlight projects where you set direction, resolved institutional challenges, or collaborated across departments. Applications that show measurable outcomes, such as improved retention rates or successful accreditation cycles, stand out. Tailor your materials to the specific institution type and underscore your ability to work with limited supervision.
Which companies hire mid level provosts?
Companies hiring mid level provosts right now include Juniata College, Pepperdine University, and The College of Wooster, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from colleges, universities, and academic health systems that need experienced academic administrators capable of managing programs and leading faculty without constant executive oversight.
Are there remote mid level provost jobs?
Yes, though most provost roles maintain some on-site presence given their institutional leadership nature. About 0% of mid level provost openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at larger universities and multi-campus systems that coordinate academic operations across locations.
How do I move up to a mid level provost role?
Moving into a mid level provost role typically requires building depth in academic program management, faculty relations, or accreditation processes over your early career years. Taking on progressively larger projects, owning outcomes rather than just executing tasks, and demonstrating measurable impact on student success or institutional performance are the signals hiring committees look for when evaluating candidates for mid level academic leadership.
Which industries hire the most mid level provosts?
Mid Level provost roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they operate large academic divisions, manage accreditation requirements, and need experienced administrators who can take ownership of programs and represent institutional priorities with faculty and governing boards.