Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Title: Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Salary Range: $8,931- $11,609

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Bluegrass Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Bluegrass C&TC

Department: Academics, & Student Services

Total Rewards

Bluegrass Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) invites applications for an innovative, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as Provost and Chief Academic Officer. The Provost provides strategic leadership for all academic programs, faculty and staff development, and student success initiatives, as well as selected student affairs functions.

As a key member of the President’s executive leadership team, the Provost advances the college’s mission of providing accessible, high-quality, and equitable education. The successful candidate will champion academic excellence, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure that BCTC’s programs prepare students for meaningful careers, transfer opportunities, and lifelong learning.

Interested candidates should include the following:
1. Cover Letter briefly summarizing qualifications and leadership philosophy.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae or Résumé.
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Job Duties:

Strategic Leadership & Institutional Alignment

• Partner closely with the President and executive leadership team to drive institutional strategy and priorities.
  
• Align academic programs with regional economic needs and community priorities.
• Manage budgets for assigned areas, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with institutional priorities.

Academic Affairs

• Provide visionary leadership for all instructional programs, academic policies, and assigned student success initiatives.
  
• Guide curriculum development, academic assessment, and continuous improvement to ensure excellence and relevance.
  
• Ensure compliance with college and program accreditation standards and state/federal regulations.
  
• Promote innovative, evidence-based teaching and learning practices that engage and empower students.

Student Success & Outcomes

• Lead comprehensive efforts to improve student retention, completion, and equitable outcomes.
  
• Provide strategic oversight for key student affairs areas including academic advising, financial aid, registration, records, and global engagement.

Faculty & Academic Leadership Development

• Supervise and support deans, directors, and academic leaders in fostering high-performing, student-centered teams.
  
• Collaborate with Human Resources to recruit, develop, and retain talented faculty and staff.
  
• Oversee faculty evaluation, promotion, and professional development processes.
  

Workforce & Community Partnerships

• Collaborate with Workforce Solutions to strengthen partnerships with business and industry through responsive education and training.
  
• Strengthen college visibility and partnerships with elected officials, community organizations, education partners, and regional employers.

Governance & Representation

• Promote shared governance, transparency, and collaborative decision-making across the college community
  
• Serve on college-wide and system committees and represent BCTC at state and national meetings.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President/CEO.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in an academic discipline or higher education administration.
  
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive leadership experience in academics and/or student affairs including a minimum of five years in a supervisory role.
  
• Demonstrated success in academic program development, assessment, and accreditation processes.
  
• Strong record of collaborative leadership, strategic planning, and results-oriented decision-making.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in a community college or open-access institution.
  
• Familiarity with workforce development, transfer education, and dual-credit programs.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage change effectively in a complex organization.
  
• Experience cultivating partnerships with business, industry, and community stakeholders.
  

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.