About the Role:

The Senior Vice-President, Academic will be responsible for leading the overall strategic academic direction of South East Technological University (SETU). This role will require a visionary leader who can develop and implement strategies that align with the university's mission, vision, and values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of academic strategies

• Provide operational and strategic direction to Vice-Presidents in Academic Affairs, Teaching and Learning, and Research, Innovation, and Impact

• Work closely with the President to identify and implement policies and strategic planning relating to academic functions

• Contribute to institutional development and success as a member of the Senior Leadership team

• Ensure the development and implementation of a robust meeting structure with each reporting role

Faculty Recruitment and Development:

The successful candidate will work constructively with Faculty leadership roles in the development of academic disciplines. They will provide strategic leadership in recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse faculty across the University. The role requires maintaining a high level of morale and promoting a culture of collegiality and shared academic excellence across all faculty members.

Research:

The Senior VP Academic will provide leadership to the integration of research into the core academic mission of the university. They will support the development and implementation of strategies in research, innovation, and graduate research studies. Additionally, they will oversee the cross-faculty/university growth of research, in conjunction with the VP of Research, Innovation, and Impact.

Budget and Resource Management:

The role involves collaborating with the President, the SVP Operations, and the SVP Finance to ensure appropriate allocation of resources needed to support academic priorities. The successful candidate will lead academic development across the university, including strategies linked to workforce planning and resourcing aligned to projected student numbers.

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