The University of Akron
Location
Akron, OH | United States
Job description
The University of Akron
Vice Provost and Chief Data Officer
Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist The University of Akron in its search for Vice Provost and Chief Data Officer.
For full consideration, please apply by March 27th.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of data-driven innovation as the next Vice Provost and Chief Data Officer (VP CDO) at The University of Akron. The VP CDO will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the institution and will provide executive leadership in fostering value creation by leveraging the institutions’ information assets and data and analytics (D&A) resources. The VP CDO will be responsible for aligning data policy and administration with regulatory, compliance and ethical requirements and statutes. This is a chance to make a tangible impact on The University of Akron’s strategic direction by providing visionary leadership and guidance to ensure that the institution’s data and analytics services and programs are effectively used for informed and timely decision-making. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who can work with key constituents across the university to identify and implement critical capabilities and manage the institutional data assets for a wide range of uses including but not limited to enrollment management, budget and financial planning, student retention and success, compliance reporting, accreditation, program effectiveness and institutional surveys. In this role, the VP CDO will lead a team dedicated to managing sophisticated data and analytics systems supporting institutional reporting, assessment and administration. The VP CDO will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement and innovation across the university.
This position reports to the Provost.
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About the Institution
The University of Akron (UA) is among Ohio’s most influential public urban research universities, conducting high quality research in focused areas of excellence, contributing to the vitality of the local economy, and providing a workforce in highly trained diverse disciplines. UA offers over 16,000 students a wide variety of in-demand associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degree programs. UA is a STEM-intensive institution, which has strong connections with industries including polymers, advanced materials, and engineering. UA brings together a group of diverse learners, including full-time, part-time, on-line, veterans and adult students. Students are enrolled across five colleges: 1) College of Engineering and Polymer Science, 2) Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, 3) College of Business, 4) Law and 5) College of Health and Human Sciences. In addition, students are served by several branch campuses.
Living in the Area
With a population of nearly 200,000, Akron is perfect for those looking for a city with a small-town feel. With more than 20 distinct neighborhoods, the city offers residents a wide array of benefits including a vibrant downtown, delicious dining, diverse and thriving arts and cultural scene, outdoor activities, including the Sand Run Metro Park with over 41 miles of hiking trails and Towpath Trail with 87 miles of Ohio’s most scenic countryside and numerous small lakes. The city is further supported by public transportation, including buses, Amtrak, and the Akron-Canton Airport. Akron enjoys a cost of living 30.5% below the national average.
Akron is only 40 minutes from Cleveland, 30 minutes from Canton and about two hours from both Columbus and Pittsburgh. The city has a strong pro-business climate and is strategically located to promote opportunities. Akron is the corporate home to numerous companies and its largest employer, Summa Health Systems, provides jobs to nearly 11,000 people.
To Apply
For full consideration, please apply by March 27th.
To be viewed by the search firm, you must apply directly at:
Please apply through the application link and do not email applications.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.
Inquiries, referrals, and nominations are also treated confidentially
Inquiries and questions : Please send to [email protected]
Nominations and referrals : Please send the nominees name, title, and contact information if available to [email protected] .
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Akron, as an equal education and employment institution, is committed to achieving a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified individuals in its education programs or activities, including applicants for admissions or employment, will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military status or status as a veteran. To further this commitment, the University complies with state and federal laws which prohibit discrimination. Questions or concerns about the administration of this commitment can be directed to the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office (uakron.edu/hr/eeoaa).
The University also strives to provide an environment free from the negative impacts of gender-based discrimination and harassment as prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972. Questions about Title IX can be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Education or both. For more information on Title IX at the University of Akron, including how to contact the Title IX Coordinator, how to file a complaint under Title IX with the University or the Title IX process at the University of Akron, please visit the University’s Title IX page at uakron.edu/title-ix/at-uakron.
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