Associate Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Operations

Creighton University, a prestigious Jesuit, Catholic institution ranked among the nation's top universities, seeks an experienced strategic leader to serve as Associate Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Operations for its thriving Phoenix campus. This newly established senior leadership position reports to the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs & Dean of the Graduate School and provides critical operational oversight across the School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, and College of Nursing.

Lead comprehensive operational coordination for Creighton University's Phoenix campus, serving as the senior-most academic operations leader on site. Based in Phoenix with full on-site presence, provide strategic vision for cross-functional coordination, campus operations, and stakeholder engagement while serving as a key liaison between Phoenix-based programs and Omaha leadership.

The Associate Vice Provost will bring strong collaborative leadership capabilities and operational excellence to guide the Phoenix campus's continued growth and success. This dynamic, solutions-oriented leader will work in close collaboration with academic deans, divisional leaders, facilities management, student services, and university relations to enhance the campus experience for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Serving as a member of the President's Council and leading the Phoenix Leadership Roundtable, the Associate Vice Provost will address the following key opportunities and challenges:

• Ensuring seamless alignment between Phoenix campus operations and university-wide strategic initiatives
• Resolving cross-divisional challenges that lack clear ownership in a matrixed academic environment
• Cultivating a collaborative, communicative campus culture that reflects Creighton's Jesuit values
• Driving continuous improvement in operational models for scheduling, event planning, and visitor security
• Leading organizational change management and process improvements through data-driven decision making

• Serve as the primary Phoenix-based leader responsible for operational coordination across academic, administrative, and student support functions, acting as an escalation point for complex cross-divisional issues
• Liaise regularly with Omaha-based senior leadership to align university-wide initiatives and ensure strategic continuity across campuses
• Serve as a representive for the Phoenix campus on President's Council and lead the Phoenix Leadership Roundtable and other key institutional planning bodies
• Lead monthly building coordination meetings with facilities, events, university relations, and other on-site staff to ensure operational excellence
• Oversee and continuously refine campus operating procedures, ensuring effectiveness, consistency, and compliance with university policies
• Direct comprehensive building operations for the Phoenix campus, including on-call responsibilities and emergency response coordination
• Develop and implement operational models that support efficient scheduling, event planning, visitor security protocols, and resource allocation
• Cultivate a collaborative, solutions-oriented staff culture through regular Phoenix staff collaboration meetings and strategic communication initiatives
• Design escalation processes for campus-level operational concerns and lead working groups to address complex challenges
• Identify and eliminate operational inefficiencies through systematic analysis, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven process improvements

• Master's degree required; terminal degree preferred
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration or academic operations
• Comprehensive understanding of university systems, including academic affairs, student services, facilities management, and event coordination
• Demonstrated leadership in matrixed environments with proven ability to influence across functional and organizational boundaries
• Proven success in stakeholder engagement, cross-divisional collaboration, and complex issue resolution
• Excellent communication, decision-making, and relationship-building skills with diverse constituencies
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Phoenix, Arizona, with full-time on-site presence required

• Experience in a multi-campus university system with demonstrated success navigating complex institutional relationships
• Familiarity with academic scheduling systems, compliance requirements, and safety protocols in higher education settings
• Understanding of mission-driven institutions and ability to embody Creighton's Jesuit values-cura personalis (care for the whole person), Magis (the more universal good), and service to others-in decision-making and daily operations

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority consideration given to those received by mid-January 2025. The ideal start date is flexible based on candidate availability. Join a vibrant university community of over 9,000 students committed to academic excellence, Jesuit Catholic values, and service leadership. Creighton University is recognized nationally for its transformative educational experience and its dedication to developing the whole person-intellectually, socially, and spiritually.

Creighton University is a Jesuit, Catholic university located in Omaha, Nebraska, with additional campus locations in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1878, Creighton is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and enrolls approximately 9,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The University is consistently ranked among the nation's top institutions, known for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative teaching, and dedication to service.

The Phoenix campus is home to Creighton's School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, and College of Nursing, offering state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative learning environments. Phoenix-based programs benefit from strong community partnerships with healthcare organizations and clinical sites throughout the metropolitan area, providing students with exceptional hands-on learning opportunities.

At Creighton, faculty and staff find a supportive community that values professional growth, work-life balance, and meaningful engagement with students and colleagues. The University offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment grounded in Jesuit principle of cura personalis-care for the whole person.