Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs - Portland State University (Portland, OR)
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Portland State University seeks a Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PSU_Provost_Profile.pdf
Location: Portland, Oregon
The Position:
Portland State University (PSU), Oregon’s urban public research university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. As the chief academic officer and second-in-command to the President, the Provost will play a defining role in implementing PSU’s bold new strategic plan, Future in Focus, and transforming the University into a national model for inclusive student success, academic innovation, and regional impact.
This is a unique opportunity for a visionary and collaborative academic leader to shape the future of a diverse, access-oriented, and mission-driven institution located in the heart of downtown Portland. The Provost will be charged with advancing academic excellence, empowering faculty, fostering research, supporting student learning, and overseeing the entire student experience, including admissions, enrollment management, financial aid, student affairs, advising, and student success. The Provost must demonstrate exceptional ability to lead strategic change, make difficult decisions, and ensure sustainable financial stewardship.
The successful candidate will be a deeply committed champion of student achievement and belonging, with a passion for creating a learning environment that is culturally responsive, equity-focused, and tailored to the needs of PSU’s diverse student population, including first-generation, transfer, adult, and historically underserved students.
To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by December 1, 2025 will be given full consideration.
Applicants must submit a CV, a letter of interest that details their related qualifications and vision for the role, as well as a statement (one page maximum) that describes their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion personally and/or professionally.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Caitlin Hummel
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
(585) 880-7550
chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com
Portland State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and a campus climate that supports equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Portland State University seeks a Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
Click here to view position profile: https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PSU_Provost_Profile.pdf
Location: Portland, Oregon
The Position:
Portland State University (PSU), Oregon’s urban public research university, invites nominations and applications for the position of Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. As the chief academic officer and second-in-command to the President, the Provost will play a defining role in implementing PSU’s bold new strategic plan, Future in Focus, and transforming the University into a national model for inclusive student success, academic innovation, and regional impact.
This is a unique opportunity for a visionary and collaborative academic leader to shape the future of a diverse, access-oriented, and mission-driven institution located in the heart of downtown Portland. The Provost will be charged with advancing academic excellence, empowering faculty, fostering research, supporting student learning, and overseeing the entire student experience, including admissions, enrollment management, financial aid, student affairs, advising, and student success. The Provost must demonstrate exceptional ability to lead strategic change, make difficult decisions, and ensure sustainable financial stewardship.
The successful candidate will be a deeply committed champion of student achievement and belonging, with a passion for creating a learning environment that is culturally responsive, equity-focused, and tailored to the needs of PSU’s diverse student population, including first-generation, transfer, adult, and historically underserved students.
To Apply:
Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by December 1, 2025 will be given full consideration.
Applicants must submit a CV, a letter of interest that details their related qualifications and vision for the role, as well as a statement (one page maximum) that describes their commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion personally and/or professionally.
For more information or to offer recommendations or nominations:
Caitlin Hummel
Senior Consultant
Summit Search Solutions, Inc.
(585) 880-7550
chummel@summitsearchsolutions.com
Portland State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities and a campus climate that supports equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Institution: Portland State University
This is a full time position
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