Item 3.A-March 9, 2012
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Vacant
Position #(s): 10673
Current Title: Vice Provost, Instruction and Undergraduate
Current Range: 7
Programs (JCC:77277;1D;CA2001;CC001;E)
Department: Provost’s Office
College/Division: President’s Office
Account #(s): 1101-102-0001
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
(X) Title Change, Proposed Title: Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X) Revised PDQ (no change in range)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
Heather Hardy
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Executive Vice President and Provost
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Director/Chair/Dean
Heather Hardy
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Executive Vice President and Provost
Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
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Vice Provost and Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 10673
EEO Code:
1D
CUPA Code: CA2001
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 001
Job Class Code: 67196
Range: 7
Effective Date:
Approved Title:
VICE PROVOST, UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education oversees undergraduate education programs,
including undergraduate international programs, and initiates instructional policies in the areas of Core
Curriculum and the Honors Program for the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). The position oversees
the University’s curriculum approval processes and ensures that all instructional programs have
periodic program reviews. The individual reports to and advises the Executive Vice President and
Provost on the best use of resources to meet priority needs of undergraduate education. The Vice
Provost is responsible for the development of clear and consistent instructional policies,
implementation of the policies in academic units, and addressing issues related to instructional
policies. As the institution’s representative and liaison with the State of Nevada K-16 schools and the
academic representative to Student Services, the Vice Provost promotes the instructional mission of
the institution. The position also serves as the institution’s academic liaison officer to the regional
accrediting association.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
50% - Undergraduate Education Planning, Policies, and Review
 Initiates and oversees the general education and curriculum policies required of all
undergraduate students
 Advises UNR administration on priorities, planning, and policies necessary to maintain an upto-date quality undergraduate curriculum
 Develops clear and consistent policies related to undergraduate curriculum
 Coordinates UNR’s curriculum approval process including the New Program Preproposal
Committee and the University’s Courses and Curriculum Committee
 Coordinates UNR’s academic program review process and activities by departments and
programs
 Promotes and participates in meetings and activities of the colleges related to undergraduate
retention
 Assists colleges/schools, departments, and other units with interpretation and implementation
of policies related to undergraduate program quality and student success
 Responds to requests and questions regarding the university’s undergraduate curriculum and
instructional policies from state government, NSHE, K-12, community colleges, and university
administration
 Serves as the Provost Office liaison with various faculty committees that relate to
undergraduate instruction including the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, International Activities
Committee, and Golden Key Club
 Assists the Provost with interviewing tenure-track faculty job candidates during on-campus
interview visits
 Oversees college-based reporting of assessment activities that were developed and
implemented by the colleges in response to accreditation requirements
 Coordinates with Student Services on activities of Service Learning Office
15% - General Studies and Honors Program
 Provides direction to enhance and promote the Honors Program’s quality educational
experiences for highly talented undergraduate students
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Collaborates with colleges and departments to develop dynamic Honors Programs and
student academic recognition programs
Acts as the program director for the General Studies Program
Works closely with the Academic Advising Center Advisors to properly advise and counsel
General Studies students
Reviews and approves all course substitution requests
Evaluates thematic cluster proposals
Submits changes/additions/deletions to program information appearing in the University
catalog, online, or in program materials
25% - Liaison With Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), K-16, Community Colleges
 Serves as UNR’s liaison with K-16 on initiatives that promote the success of students at all
levels of education
 Participates in meetings with administrators of K-12 schools, other higher education
institutions in the region, and the local K-16 Education Alliance on topics and initiatives related
to learning, education, and college success of students served by the University
 Serves as the University’s representative on state-wide Nevada ACT committee
 Assists with the activities and meetings of the NSHE Academic Affairs Council as requested
by the President and Provost
 Serves as one of the University’s representatives on the system-wide common course
numbering committee
 Serves as the institution’s accreditation liaison officer (ALO) to Northwest Commission om
Colleges and Universities
10% - Supervision and General Oversight
 Supervises the Directors of the University Academic Advising Office, Honors Program,
University Studies Abroad Consortium, Intensive English Language Center, Service Learning
Office, and Core Curriculum and support staff
 Provides guidance and support to the Director of the Service Learning and Career Services
office in cooperation with the Vice President, Student Services
 Works with the above directors to identify and establish goals and priorities for their units
 Performs annual evaluations of the directors; reviews and approves evaluations of the
professional staff within these offices
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education acts independently to support the University’s
undergraduate curriculum by directing and participating in many activities related to its continuous
review and improvement. General objectives and priorities are established by the President and
Provost. The Vice Provost’s activities focus on furthering these objectives and priorities by gaining the
support and cooperation of the university’s colleges, departments, and units. In addition, the Vice
Provost independently works with external groups and entities related to K-16 education, bringing
back information and ideas that will inform the administration for the university’s planning and
priorities and serving as a liaison between the various departments and programs to these external
groups.
Impact:
The activities performed by the Vice Provost greatly affect the quality and breadth of undergraduate
students’ academic experience. The Vice Provost assists deans and departments in developing and
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enhancing the instructional components of their units. Faculty and staff rely on information provided
by the Vice Provost to propose instructional and curricular changes, so that students have the benefit
of up-to-date curriculum and instruction in an expedient manner. Data, analyses, and explanations
provided by the Vice Provost in response to requests from external groups and entities have great
potential to impact future legislation and programs related to K-16 education in the state of Nevada.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 University undergraduate curriculum; University Core Curriculum
 Department, college, university, and NSHE curriculum approval process
 Data analysis utilizing computer applications
 Program review, development, and assessment
Skills:
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Organization and time management skills
Coordination of multiple complex activities
Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Exceptional verbal and written communication
Service-oriented perspective
Interpersonal and human relations skills
Personnel management skills
Detail oriented
Ability to:
 Work independently with ability to meet deadlines
 Partner with other academic leaders to achieve shared university goals
 Work in sensitive, confidential, interpersonal situations
 Understand and interpret formalized policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations
 Be fiscally conservative
 Be sensitive to disabilities and cultural and ethnic diversity issues
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
University President, Provost,
Vice Presidents
Deans, Department Chairs,
Directors
Faculty
Students
Reason for Contact
To discuss policy issues and give advice on priorities and policies
related to the undergraduate program at the university
To provide information and interpretation for many instructional
and curricular policies and to provide information related to
program review
To provide information and discuss policies and procedures
related to instruction or curricular changes
To provide information and answer questions regarding the
General Studies program; to explain decisions related to requests
for changes/additions/deletions to Course of Study
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External
NSHE Staff and Administrators
K-16 Staff and Administrators
NWCCU
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Reason for Contact
To explain university curriculum, policies, procedures; to respond
to requests for information
To explain university curriculum, policies, procedures; to respond
to requests for information
To provide information on the University’s accreditation activities
and to respond to requests for information
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited institution
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Doctoral Degree and be a tenured faculty member with five or more years of university
or higher education experience that includes curriculum development and involvement
in undergraduate instruction; academic scholarship and teaching; evidence of
leadership in departmental and university administration, such as service on university
committees, faculty senate, chair of a departmental or college committees, or previous
administrative position
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None.