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rAbout This Role:

Kansas State University seeks an accomplished leader and collaborative problem solver who can move key institutional initiatives forward in a complex, higher-education environment with tact and diplomacy to serve as the Vice Provost for Operations (VPO).

Reporting to the new Executive Vice President and Provost, Jesse Perez Mendez, the VPO serves as a senior leader in the Office of the Provost, responsible for leading, delegating, and assisting with complex and confidential institutional projects in support of the University\'s mission, the Next-Gen K-State Strategic Plan, and the advancement of the University\'s academic enterprise. The VPO serves as one of the Provost\'s strategic liaisons with the University and the K-State community, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships across K-State campuses, colleges, departments, and units. They will serve as a key aide to the Provost in driving the effective communication and implementation of decisions and initiatives related to strategic functions, priorities, and programs involving the University\'s academic enterprise. The VPO oversees planning, operations, and communications for the Provost and Office of the Provost and supports the development and implementation of institutional policy and procedures, collaborating with university leaders, governance groups, and stakeholders across the University. This position also supports the Provost in strategically aligning the budget and staffing resources within the Office of the Provost units with institutional priorities. The VPO will supervise the Special Assistant for Project Management and a Communications Specialist, in addition to having joint supervision of the Associate Provost for Administration and Finance.

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Why Join Us:

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off - vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.{target="_blank"}

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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What You\'ll Need to Succeed:

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• An earned Master\'s degree from an accredited institution.
• Record as a successful administrator with a minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic and management and management role, 7-10 years experience preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

Proven leadership, strategic planning, and project management skills with an exceptional ability to analyze, plan, coordinate, articulate, and execute complex projects and initiatives.

Outstanding organizational, problem-solving, management, and decision-making skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate matters of complexity and nuance to multiple and varied audiences in both planned and extemporaneous situations.

Exceptional critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills, including the ability to weigh short and long-term costs/risks and benefits of a potential action.

Advanced knowledge and understanding of the principles, practices, m