Provost and Vice President for the Learning Unit

Provost and Vice President for the Learning Unit Macomb Community College is a nationally ranked, multi-campus
institution located in Macomb County that provides high-quality,
affordable education options for residents in Southeast
Michigan. Providing educational opportunities to more than
48,000 people each year, Macomb is consistently ranked among the
top 2 percent nationally for the number of associate degrees
awarded and is the largest community college in Michigan.
Macomb Community College offers nearly 200 degree and
certificate programs, offered through day, evening, weekend and
online classes. In addition, the college is also home
to the Macomb University Center. Located on the
College's Center Campus, the University Center partners with 12
colleges and universities who provide access to 75 bachelor's,
master's and doctoral degrees, including a doctor of osteopathic
medicine through Michigan State University. The college also
offers Workforce and Continuing Education classes, which provide
individuals with job skills, professional development, certificates
and personal growth opportunities. Macomb's customized
training programs support workforce and economic development needs
of residents and companies, serving approximately 300
employers.
Macomb Community College is a leader in the procurement of
federal and state grants to provide training and development
opportunities. Macomb led a consortium of eight community
colleges in securing a grant to create the Michigan Coalition for
Advanced Manufacturing (M-CAM), providing nearly $25 million
(Macomb's portion $9,615,803) to support curriculum development and
training in welding, CNC machining, mechatronics and
production. The college's Center for Advanced Automotive
Technology (CAAT) is funded through $4.8 million in combined grants
from the National Science Foundation. The CAAT serves as a
curriculum resource for institutions of higher education and local
school districts. In 2015, the State of Michigan
awarded Macomb $3.8 million through the Community College Skilled
Trade Equipment program to purchase new equipment to strengthen
curriculum in advanced manufacturing programs. In 2015,
President Obama visited Macomb Community College to announce a $3.9
million Department of Labor grant to support the development of
apprenticeships in manufacturing and information technology.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
Macomb Community College invites confidential applications and
nominations for the position of Provost and Vice President for the
Learning Unit. The College's current Provost has been
selected as Macomb's sixth President, effective July 1, 2017. The
successful candidate will be passionate about and committed to
student success and recognize the role it plays in the advancement
of the communities served by the college.
The College seeks a visionary, inspirational, and transformative
leader as the next Provost and Vice President for the Learning
Unit. A full job description may be found at
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The Provost and Vice President for the Learning Unit recognizes
student success as the engine that drives the College; She or he
will work collaboratively with internal and external constituencies
to move the College to its next level of excellence. A full list of
qualifications and characteristics may be found in the profile


A partial listing includes: An earned doctorate from a
regionally accredited institution of higher education; Demonstrated
accomplishment at a senior management level, preferably at a large,
multi-campus, diverse, community college; and Proven effectiveness
using a collaborative, transparent, and evidence supported decision
making process.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Please direct inquiries and nominations to the College's search
consultant: Angela Provart, President Pauly Group, Inc., 3901 Wood
Duck Drive, Suite E, Springfield, IL 62711. Phone:
, FAX , Email: .
Please submit electronically to the
following documents as MS Word or Adobe Acrobat attachments:
(1) a cover letter that addresses the Personal and
Professional Qualifications; (2) a current resume; and (3)
names and contact information of three professional references.
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will
be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted
by Monday, May 1, 2017 receiving priority
consideration. All applications are confidential and references
will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the
applicant.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity
Statement
As an equal opportunity employer and learning institution,
Macomb Community College recruits, hires and promotes for all
positions without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, age,
height, weight, disability, color, religion, creed, national origin
or ancestry, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or
any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
All employment decisions are based on the qualifications of each
individual. No person shall be denied equal treatment as a result
of a College practice or policy. The college is committed to
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