Provost and Executive Vice President

About the role

The Provost and Executive Vice President provides comprehensive oversight of the university’s academic, research, and public engagement enterprises and plays a critical role in advancing the institution’s mission, vision, and commitments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, working closely with President Gregory Washington, PhD, and engage with multiple constituencies to enable the university’s mission, vision, and commitments;
• Foster leading-edge academic excellence, supporting student access, degree completion, and student and faculty success in ways that serve as national models;
• Lead the enhancement and expansion of the university's research enterprise, foster a culture of innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration, and navigate volatility in funding landscapes;
• Manage financial resources and address revenue pressures to ensure the university's fiscal health;
• Foster a culture of cooperation, shared governance, and continuous improvement across George Mason University and within the central administration while supporting the university's deep commitment to inclusive excellence as a core value;
• Champion the enhancement of our academic offerings and actively forge robust pathways for student achievement and faculty success;
• Play a support role alongside the president, deans, and senior leadership in supporting University Advancement in the acquisition and the cultivation of principal and major gift donors to support the mission of the university;
• Navigate the complexities of federal and state government interactions and support innovative approaches to global education, aligning university initiatives with a fast-changing policy environment;
• Lead the identification and implementation of best practices at scale, demonstrating values-based leadership by aligning those actions with stated commitments.

Requirements

• An academic background and credentials, including an earned Ph.D., or highest degree in their chosen academic field;
• A successful record of academic leadership based on a combination of scholarly accomplishment and executive experience, or substantial leadership and career accomplishments with an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to higher education;
• Fiscal acumen, including experience with successful budget model design, implementation, and strategic prioritization;
• A demonstrated commitment to shared governance and ability to build strong positive relationships with multiple constituencies;
• A track record of enhancing excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and research, scholarship, and creative activity;
• A demonstrated ability to attract and retain strong faculty, students, and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences;
• Leadership experience in working with global education efforts and/or international campuses;
• A highly communicative and transparent leadership style that fosters an environment of trust, engagement, and high morale among faculty, students, staff, and the external University community.