Provost and Executive Vice President

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) invites nominations and applications for the position of Provost and Executive Vice President, the institution’s chief academic officer. The Provost and Executive Vice President will join UNC at a pivotal moment, providing visionary academic leadership and partnering with the president, the faculty, and campus leaders to advance the university’s mission, strategic priorities, and academic excellence.
 
Founded as a teacher’s college in 1889, UNC has graduated generations of educators, more than any other Colorado university. While UNC’s roots remain strong as a leader in preparing teachers and school administrators, the university has diversified its academic portfolio to include programs that prepare students to be leaders in a variety of fields, including health sciences, business, the humanities, and performing and visual arts.
 
UNC is widely recognized for advancing social mobility and student success. The university is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and is designated by the Colorado Department of Higher Education as a First Generation–Serving Institution. UNC’s faculty are deeply committed to teaching, scholarship, creative activity, and applied research, providing students with a personalized education grounded in hands-on learning and community engagement.
 
Today, UNC is a public doctoral research and educational institution serving approximately 9,000 students across more than 200 undergraduate and graduate programs housed within six colleges:
 

• Education and Behavioral Sciences

• Humanities and Social Sciences

• Monfort College of Business

• Natural and Health Sciences

• Performing and Visual Arts

• Osteopathic Medicine
 
In response to Colorado’s growing need for physicians, the university is opening its’ sixth college—the University of Northern Colorado College of Osteopathic Medicine—with the first cohort of students to start in fall 2026. This initiative represents a transformative opportunity for the university and will require strong academic leadership, accreditation expertise, and cross-campus collaboration.
 
The university’s 260-acre main campus is in Greeley, Colorado, a dynamic and rapidly growing city of nearly 115,000 residents in the heart of northern Colorado. Through its Extended Campus, UNC also serves students online and at off-campus locations in Denver and Loveland, expanding access to high-quality academic programs.
 
Application materials, nominations and inquiries can be directed to Mercedes Chacón Vance and Natalie Song via WittKieffer's Candidate Portal at https://apptrkr.com/6895898.
 
WittKieffer is assisting the University of Northern Colorado in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made.
 
Compensation and Benefit Information
Compensation range: $300-315k
Benefits: The University of Northern Colorado provides a wide range of benefits for its employees. Information on university benefits programs, including eligibility, is available at https://www.unco.edu/human-resources/employee-resources/benefits/

UNC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX employer committed to a culturally diverse staff, faculty, and student body. In accordance with established laws, the University prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military service, or political affiliation for employees in all aspects of employment and for students in academic programs and activities.