Experienced Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation – Strategic Leader for University-Wide Digital Transformation

About the Opportunity

The University of Virginia (UVA) is seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation. This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of online education and digital innovation at one of the world's premier public research universities. Reporting directly to the Provost, the Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation (VP-OEDI) will play a critical role in developing and implementing UVA's digital education strategy, driving innovation, and expanding educational opportunities and access beyond traditional undergraduate, master's, and professional programs.

About the University of Virginia

The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia. With a rich history dating back to 1819, UVA has a strong reputation for academic excellence, innovative research, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The university is comprised of 11 schools and colleges, including the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, and has a strong presence in the Commonwealth, the nation, and the world. UVA is committed to advancing its ambitious goals, as outlined in the "UVA 2030" strategic plan, which emphasizes the importance of digital education and innovation in achieving its vision for the future.

About the Role

The Vice Provost for Online Education and Digital Innovation will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic vision for UVA Digital Education that aligns with the university's mission as a leading public research university. This will involve identifying innovative opportunities in all digital sectors, including formal and informal, longer and shorter term engagements, new or expanded online and/or hybrid programs that serve the needs of students and employers in a rapidly evolving workforce. The VP-OEDI will also facilitate entrepreneurship by the schools, develop and implement academic innovations enabled by digital technology, and lead continuous improvement in program delivery, learning, and student experience and quality assurance of online offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic vision for UVA Digital Education that aligns with UVA's mission as a leading public research university.
• Identify innovative opportunities in all digital sectors, including formal and informal, longer and shorter term engagements, new or expanded online and/or hybrid programs that serve the needs of students and employers in a rapidly evolving workforce.
• Facilitate entrepreneurship by the schools, including identifying promising potential cross-school collaborations, strategically building common goods infrastructure for online opportunity development and delivery, and providing guidance about evaluating market opportunities and bringing new offerings to market.
• Develop and implement academic innovations enabled by digital technology, including enhancing virtual and hybrid instruction, transforming internships and experiential learning, and increasing curricular and scheduling flexibility, both within and beyond the semester.
• Lead continuous improvement in program delivery, learning, and student experience and quality assurance of online offerings by expanding the use of data and learning analytics and establishing regular assessment practices for digital education initiatives.
• Establish quality standards for online offerings across the continuum: credit and non-credit courses as well as degree programs.
• Collaborate with Institutional Research and Analytics to collect and apply data to inform decision-making and to manage the necessary academic compliance requirements consistent with strategic interests.
• Represent UVA's digital education programs to the Board of Visitors, global partners, state and local government, businesses, and foundations.
• Participate actively in professional organizations.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record of experience in higher education leadership, with a focus on online education and digital innovation. They will have excellent communication, presentation, listening, and interpersonal skills, as well as an entrepreneurial outlook and the ability to envision and identify new opportunities. The successful candidate will also have experience working with school leadership to understand and pursue opportunities, and with a variety of administrative units to remove obstacles to schools' entrepreneurial activities. A master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required, with a terminal degree preferred.

What We Offer

The University of Virginia offers a competitive salary package, commensurate with experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off. The university is also committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

How to Apply

The University of Virginia is eager to build a diverse pool of talented individuals. The search committee is working with UVA Executive Search Group (ESG), an internal executive search firm in the Office of the President. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Susan Gaines, Managing Director, at . To apply, submit a letter of interest and resume via . The search will be carried out with full confidentiality and will remain open until filled.

About the University of Virginia's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University of Virginia is fundamentally committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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