MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: PROVOST

GRADE: 21

JOB CODE: 00120

FLSA: MANAGEMENT

Job Summary

Develops, organizes, and administers the master plan encompassing comprehensive instructional programs, facilities and total operations of a start‑up college campus.

Scope

The Provost has instructional and operational responsibility and authority to administer all aspects of programs, initiatives, and operations and represent the Chancellor/President and build alliances and coordinate mutually beneficial efforts with external communities. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students, external community, and the public. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to an assigned College President or the Chancellor.

Supervision Exercised

This position serves as immediate supervisor for all staff who coordinate programs, initiatives, public information, instructional design, custodial and office services.

Representative Duties

Plans, organizes, and administers the total operations, educational programs and services; develops the master plan for future colleges, covering all facilities, programs, services, and personnel; provides leadership for the development of all programs and services; directs facility planning and allocation; develops and administers budget; maintains close contacts with all segments of the community to enhance image, build alliances and coordinate mutually beneficial efforts, and to identify community educational needs; represents the President or Chancellor; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: management and program development; college curriculum including academic occupational/vocational, student services, and community service programs; teaching methods and administration of programs; facilities planning; staff development, budgetary preparation; community college administrative procedures and practices; multi‑cultural communities.

Ability to: plan and direct the activities of a growing satellite campus through subordinate staff; establish and maintain top level relationships within and external to the organization; make effective public presentations; communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a Masters Degree (doctorate degree preferred) with extensive administrative experience including responsibility for budget, instructional development, and/or facilities planning.

Special Conditions of Employment

Working Conditions

Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.