Associate Provost of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Cambridge, MA
Full time
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The Opportunity

Lesley University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Associate Provost of Mental Health and Wellbeing on a full-time, twelve-month basis. Reporting directly to the Vice Provost of Mental Health and Wellbeing, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in planning, organizing, and managing the administration of programs within the Mental Health and Wellbeing domain.

The Associate Provost will provide guidance and leadership to faculty members, fostering a cohesive and collaborative environment to achieve the university's strategic goals. Collaborating closely with the Vice Provost and other administrators, the incumbent will actively promote and implement university policies and procedures, advocating for the programs' interests and needs within the framework of the Vice Provost's office.

This position is integral to the academic leadership team, ensuring that academic programs not only meet high standards of quality but are also compelling in the marketplace and financially sustainable. The Associate Provost will contribute significantly to Lesley University's commitment to mental health and wellbeing, playing a key role in shaping and advancing these critical programs within the institution.

Qualities and Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

• Ph.D. in a discipline represented among the Mental Health and Wellbeing graduate programs (Counseling or Clinical Psychology, Expressive Therapies, or related fields).

• Professional licensure and clinical experience as a mental health counselor, psychologist, or related licensed mental health professional required.

• Excellent leadership, management, and interpersonal skills.

• Experience in academic administration and a demonstrated ability to work with faculty members and administrative colleagues in an academic leadership role.

• Evidence of creativity in supporting and developing academic programs and an understanding of the interplay between academic and institutional priorities, resource requirements, and budget planning.

• Demonstrated ability to use data and assessment evidence to inform academic planning, program evaluation, and strategic decision-making.

• Graduate teaching and advising experience.

• Experience with accreditation, clinical training oversight, and state/national licensure requirements relevant to graduate mental health professions strongly preferred.

• Experience in partnership development between academic institutions and neighboring organizations will be an asset.

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.

Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.

Expressing Interest

A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.

Base Pay Range: $117,441 - $133,363 annually