**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs **Institution:** Minnesota State University, Moorhead **Classification Title:** MnSCU Administrator 14 **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan **City:** Moorhead **FLSA:** Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic **Salary Range:** $167,029.00 - $267,356.00 **Position Purpose** Minnesota State Moorhead seeks an accomplished, student-centered, and forward-thinking Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs to serve as the University’s chief academic officer and a key strategic partner to the President. Reporting directly to the President, the Provost is a member of the President’s Cabinet and senior leadership team, providing vision and leadership that advances Moorhead’s academic mission, strengthens the student experience, and fosters a culture of excellence across the institution. **Salary Range** $167,029 - $267,356 annually. **Responsibilities** + Oversee a comprehensive portfolio that integrates Academic Affairs and Student Affairs in service of student success, persistence, and degree completion. Oversee four academic colleges, graduate studies, along with several student-centered departments. + Lead the development and implementation of academic vision, policy, and standards while supporting innovation in curriculum, pedagogy, and academic program development. + Oversee the development of effective student services to meet the needs of continuing, new, and prospective students to promote student success and retention. Promote a holistic student experience that supports learning both inside and outside the classroom. + Champion equitable academic and student success strategies, support efforts to close achievement gaps, and foster a campus climate that values multiple perspectives, shared governance, and meaningful engagement. + Strengthen partnerships with alumni, system colleagues, accreditation bodies, community organizations, and public and private stakeholders to support academic innovation and regional impact. + Lead transparent and responsible budgeting for Academic and Student Affairs, overseeing significant financial and human resources while aligning investments with strategic priorities. **Minimum Qualifications** + Earned doctorate or equivalent terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university. + At least 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education including: administration of budgets; demonstrated record of teaching, scholarship, and service; and effective and innovative collaboration with staff and faculty. + Demonstrated cultural competence and commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equity-minded environment for students, faculty, staff, and the broader university community. **Preferred Qualifications** + Demonstrated record of successful teaching, scholarship, creative or research activity, and service requisite for an appointment at the rank of professor. + Successful experience working with collective bargaining agreements. + Knowledge of emerging trends, challenges and opportunities, current standards, and effective practices in higher education and university operations, at the international, national, and state/system levels. + Knowledge of current and emerging student populations, changing demographics, and innovative strategies to support student success and closing equity and achievement gaps. + Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal and external constituencies to establish strong, lasting and productive partnerships. **The Ideal Candidate Will Have the Following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** + Demonstrate creative leadership, innovation, and a mindset of continuous improvement; enthusiasm; a style that is genuine, open, and engaging; good judgment in recognizing talent and assessing where improvements are needed; the ability to make appropriate connections and build synergies; and an open and creative approach to problem-solving and a willingness to address issues. + Effectively lead cross-functional work team efforts to accomplish the goals of the Academic and Student Affairs division. + Demonstrated academic and administrative leadership, direction, and vision in academic program development and student engagement. + Understanding of emerging educational technologies and their application to enhance teaching and learning. + Executive competence in strategic fiscal planning and budget management. **Other Requirements** + Application must include a letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with this leadership opportunity. + A completed application will include a resume or CV. + The successful candidate must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States by the day employment begins. The University regrets that we are unable to offer H1-B sponsorship at this time. **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM. **Telework (Yes/No)** No **About** Minnesota State Moorhead is a vibrant community that pushes you to forge your own path. Help shape a campus where students thrive, connect, and lead! **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 07-01-2026 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 01-12-2026 **Close Date:** 02-16-2026 **Posting Contact Name:** Gabby Bergquist **Posting Contact Email:** yw4265ey@minnstate.edu