Vice President for Innovation and Online

Central Michigan University (CMU) invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Innovation and Online. Reporting directly to the provost and executive vice president and as a member of the Provost’s Advisory Council and the President’s Senior Leadership Team, the vice president is responsible for the strategic leadership and collaboration of all aspects of off-campus and online program delivery, including the continued growth and expansion of the enterprise. The Vice President works closely with the academic deans, the Vice President for Research and Innovation, and the Senior Vice Provosts for Academic Administration and Resources and Academic and Curricular Affairs, as well as other academic and administrative leaders. The Vice President is responsible for establishing, communicating, and implementing the vision and long-range goals, strategies, objectives, and plans for the enterprise, in alignment with university-wide priorities. Within the Innovation and Online unit, the Vice President oversees several administrative areas, including Online Student Services, Business and Community Outreach, Academic and Professional Programs, and Noncredit and Alternative Enrollment.

Central Michigan University is a nationally ranked research university that fosters the transformative power of advanced learning while embracing a sense of community among its students, faculty, staff, and more than 250,000 alumni around the world. From its roots as a teachers' college, CMU has grown to offer nationally acclaimed programs in areas ranging from the health professions and engineering to business and communications, and science and technology.

Centrally located in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Mount Pleasant is a city of over 21,000 permanent residents and is the county seat of Isabella County (population 70,000). This region has a population of 400,000+ and includes nearby Bay, Midland, and Saginaw Counties. The area is easily accessible via US Highway 20 and Interstate 127 and is served by five major airports within a two-hour radius. CMU is proud to have a strong, historic, and cooperative relationship with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe. The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Mount Pleasant has more than 3,000 enrolled members.

Required Qualifications
Terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution. Administrative and academic experience in positions with progressive leadership responsibilities. Experience serving adult learners and delivering academic programs through diverse modalities. Experience in online instruction and online and distance learning program design and delivery. Experience developing non-credit and alternative credit pathways, including micro-credentials, stackable degrees, and certificates. A strong record of budgeting and financial planning experience. Demonstrated success with developing and successfully implementing enrollment management plans, encompassing market development, program and course capacity planning, and strategies and campaigns for recruitment and retention strategies and campaigns. Understanding of competency-based education and prior learning. Strong collaborator with a proven track record of working effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization. Demonstrated commitment to ensuring that all members of the university community can thrive. A decisive individual who brings expertise and knowledge to the position while still actively seeking input from others and respecting diverse opinions. Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting and higher education finances, curricular processes, and online learning best practices and pedagogies. Demonstrated experience working with faculty, department chairs, and deans in curriculum development and program delivery. Proven record of entrepreneurial and strategic thinking with an expert understanding of trends and opportunities in the higher education learning marketplace, including trends in technology, pedagogy, and policy. Effective communication competencies and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in career development and lifelong learning. Experience in a collective bargaining environment. Experience gathering and using data to develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives. Strong ability to analyze and interpret data and communicate these analyses to a broad set of audiences. Experience with strategic planning and implementation. Working knowledge and demonstrated success in grant writing.

How to Apply
Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Central Michigan University in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. For a full application package, please submit a cover letter and CV.

Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.

Please direct inquiries, nominations, and application materials to:
Dr. Jim Johnsen, Vice President of Executive Search & Search Manager
Email: jimjohnsen@greenwoodsearch.com
Cell: 850.687.8911

Dr. Ann Bailey, Senior Executive Search Consultant
Email: annbailey@greenwoodsearch.com
Cell: 850.830.5169

CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or weight. (see http://cmich.edu/ocrie)