Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

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PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Holyoke Community College (HCC) invites confidential applications and nominations for the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (Provost). This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary, compassionate, and innovative leader to advance equitable student success and academic excellence at Massachusetts’s first two-year public institution—one of the Commonwealth’s most dynamic and community-centered colleges. The successful candidate will be a transformative, student-centered leader who fosters collaboration and creativity in shaping the academic and student experience at a college deeply committed to access, achievement, and meaningful community impact.

Located in Holyoke, Massachusetts, HCC is the Commonwealth’s first two-year college. It began in 1946 as the city-sponsored Holyoke Junior College. Today, HCC, a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) since 2016, is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the-art technology in specialized learning facilities. In fiscal year 2024, HCC enrolled 7,391credit and non-credit students. The college offers a range of recreational and cultural activities, including sports programs and music festivals, for both students and community members. HCC’s strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students, and a commitment to strive for even greater success.

Reporting to the President, the Provost serves as chief academic and student affairs officer. The Provost provides strategic leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of educational offerings, academic programs, student learning outcomes, enrollment management and student support services. The Provost works closely with the President and the college community to implement the College Strategic Vision using evidence-based data for student success and retention.

Some of the required qualifications for the next Provost include:

• An earned terminal degree from an accredited university
• Demonstrated effective leadership in areas such as academic planning, program development, advising, student orientation, student mental health and behavioral support, disability services, first-year experience, veterans’ services, and student life/government, preferably at a community college
• Experience collaborating with workforce development programs and an understanding of the intersection of workforce and academic programs and initiatives, such as the non-credit to-credit pipeline
• A distinguished record of teaching, preferably in higher education, scholarship and collegiate service with a thorough knowledge of higher education principles, practices, and future trends. A successful track record of earning promotion and tenure

To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by December 19, 2025. Candidates are asked to review the Executive Search Profile to understand the unique opportunities and qualifications for this position.

You will be required to submit a current resume, a cover letter addressing the position, and the contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone number, and relationship to you). Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application. 

We encourage you to contact Mr. Jesse Thompson, Senior Consultant, at (617) 901-4880, or Dr. Levy Brown, Senior Consultant, at (984) 895-0086, or via email to HCCProvost@rhperry.com. All inquiries will remain confidential.