Purpose: The Provost of the SGCEP serves as the on-site administrator of the Valdosta site and is responsible for maintaining the academic integrity of the program. The Provost is responsible for coordinating with Division Deans and the VPAA in the recruiting of faculty and is responsible for evaluating and developing an outstanding full and part-time faculty. The Provost ensures that the site operates in accord with the academic policies of South Georgia College, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and accrediting agencies, while providing leadership for the SGCEP faculty, staff, academic programs, and curricula.

Nature of Work:

Essential Functions

Make recommendations on faculty hiring needs to the VPAA and Division Deans.
Coordinate with Division Deans to create faculty position announcements.
Make recommendations for hiring new faculty to Division Deans and the VPAA.
Receive faculty applications and supporting materials from Division Deans.
Direct, retain, and evaluate faculty to provide effective learning support and core curriculum courses to a student body of 300-500 students.
Maintain copies of faculty files, including documents supporting the employment and academic credentials of faculty.
Ensure that the program has specific goals for academic improvement and that it meets all standards of South Georgia College and The University System of Georgia.
Be responsible for the recruiting, advising and scheduling of students.
Be responsible for developing relationships with area high schools to provide college access for its graduates.
Hire, supervise, and evaluate the SGCEP office staff and be responsible for office operation.
Create a schedule which coordinates dates, classroom, and office usage with Valdosta State University and South Georgia College.
Schedule all events relating to the operation of the program including registration, orientation, and book sales.
Manage the SGCEP budget, including purchase of items necessary to the program.
Coordinate with SGC Enrollment Services, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, and Instructional Technology personnel to insure effective and timely processing of documents, securing of equipment and technological support, and assisting with student discipline issues.
Be responsible for any tasks necessary to the successful operation of the program.
Submit an annual report of the achievements and needs of the South Georgia College Entry Program to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Exceptional Functions

Teach one or more classes per semester as needed and as appropriate to the successful operation of the program.
Be responsible for coordinating entrance testing through the VSU testing office.
Assure full access for SGCEP students to the facilities and programs available under the contractual agreement between Valdosta State University and South Georgia College.
Be responsible for issues dealing with student discipline.
Be detail oriented.
Possess effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Be able to relate to the concerns of a diverse student population.
Be self-motivated and directed while requiring a minimum of on-site supervision.

Required/Desired Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

The Provost is required to have a strong dedication to the mission of South Georgia College and the South Georgia College Entry Program and to maintain a positive view for success that attracts students, faculty, and community to the program

Required/Desired Education, Experience and Necessary Qualifications:

Masters Degree in appropriate field required; Doctorate preferred.

Supervision:

The Provost reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs