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Administrative Job Descriptions

  • Provost - The Provost, serves as the Chief Academic Officer, is an officer of the University, a member of the President's Cabinet and reports directly to the President. The Provost is responsible for the academic affairs of the institution, to include Access and Enrollment Services; Research and Public Service; five academic schools, namely: School of Business, School of Education, School of Nursing, College of Science & Mathematics, and College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences; the University Honors Program; the Office of Institutional Research and Planning; the Office of Global and Graduate Education; the Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities; Community Engagement and Lifelong Learning, a workforce training unit; Student Success and Athletics. Working closely with senior leadership and the faculty, the Provost leads and supports curriculum development and outcomes assessment, and faculty development. The Provost is also responsible for the management of the academic budget, is engaged in planning, policy formation and financial analysis, and serves as chief executive in the President's absence. With offices on both campuses, the Provost is expected to reside on St. Croix.

  • Vice Provost Research & Graduate Studies - The Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Studies (VPRGS) is the principal resource and advisor to the Provost of the University on all matters pertaining to the development and implementation research and graduate studies policies, infrastructure, and programs. The VPRGS supports all units, faculty, students, and staff across the University to strategically advance research and related activities. The VPRGS also ensures that the vision, mission, and goals of the Research and Graduate Studies aligns with and supports the mission of the University. The VPRGS serves as the Research Integrity Officer, the Provost's designee for Technology Transfer, and provides opportunities for Partnership development and other incentives to grow research excellence. The VPRGS also monitors and assesses systems for effective administration and monitoring of the UVI Research and Graduate Studies enterprise, and may serve as a primary representative of UVI at various forum that focus on UVI's Research and Graduate Studies portfolio.

  • Vice Provost Access & Enrollment - The Vice Provost for Access and Enrollment Services (ACES) represents the Provost in a variety of administrative and managerial functions as assigned by the Provost; oversees the administration of the offices of the Registrar, Admission, Financial Aid and Recruitment; serves as the primary contact with Human Resources for all human relations issues between ACES and the Office of the Provost; and coordinates with other University committees which handle retention and recruitment of students. In addition, the Vice Provost for Access and Enrollment Services is responsible for compliance with academic policies pertaining to admission and graduation requirements; oversees the professional development and annual evaluation of the staff of ACES; serves on internal and external Admissions and Recruitment field teams; and is responsible for implementing UVI Vision 2012 Access and Enrollment Service Plan 2006-2009. The Vice Provost for Access and Enrollment Services also develops strategies for University wide involvement in recruitment and retention initiatives; and develops strategies for implementing programs abroad.

  • Vice President Administration & Finance - The Vice President of Administration and Finance (A&F), under the direction of the President, serves as chief financial officer providing fiscal and administrative leadership to a team of directors and managers who are responsible for the daily operations of the finance, accounting and purchasing, benefits, capital projects, and human resources departments and oversight of the environmental health and safety department; oversees and evaluates a complex and diverse program of business functions, and develops and implements financial policies and practices. The Vice President of Administration and Finance is also responsible for managing the University's resources to facilitate and support the strategic plan and sustainable budget; develops and oversees all fiscal planning, policies, and regulations; fiscal administration of all institutional funds; and the cost of effective planning and operations of the University's major administrative functions. In addition, the Vice President of Administration and Finance provides leadership in the area of finance including investments, management of budget development, executing processes, and fiscal controls. The Vice President of Administration and Finance also serves as the administration's liaison to the Board of Trustees' Finance Committee and the Building and Grounds Committee; to external financial institutions; and to government and business organizations.

  • Vice President Institutional Advancement - The Vice President for Institutional Advancement (IA) serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and provides leadership for the Office of Institutional Advancement and its associated areas. The Vice President has direct oversight for alumni relations, annual giving, major gifts, public relations and the Reichhold Center for the Arts and is charged with leading and managing these areas. The Vice President will foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders and develop innovative methods to meet University objectives stated in the UVI Strategic Plan and the President's Seven Management Values. The Vice President serves as the University's primary fundraiser, and participates on a variety of institution wide committees. The Vice President plays a pivotal role in enhancing the cultivation of alumni relationships. The Vice President will also champion the planning and execution of the University's capital campaign efforts.

  • Vice President for Information Systems and Assessment - The Vice President for Information System and Assessment reports directly to the President. The position is accountable for providing the managerial and technological leadership for the University's Information and Technology Services which includes the libraries, distance learning, and learning and classroom environment. The Vice President is also responsible for providing leadership to the administrative assessment processes throughout the University, including the strategic plan goals and the Key Performance Indicators. This includes managing the Institutional Research unit. In regards to information systems, the position is responsible for identifying and communicating the technology implications for the strategic plan and anticipates chance and emerging trends in information technology, library science and communication as they apply to the mission and goals of the University. The Vice President for Information Systems and Assessment is a member of the President's Cabinet and responsible for providing administrative support to the Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment Advisory Boards. Major areas of responsibility include strategic planning, policy development, integrated implementation and management of infrastructure, systems and human and fiscal resources, staff leadership and development, project management leadership and user support systems.  


  • Vice President for Business Development and Innovation - The Vice President of Business Development and Innovation reports to the President as a member of the President's Cabinet and will have both leadership and administrative responsibilities for exploring, developing and implementing revenue generating opportunities for the University. An agreed upon number of new business ventures will be launched each year. The Vice President will provide oversight to the Institute for Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness and ensure that this revenue producing entity expands and become the premier consulting and training entity for government and academic institutions in the Caribbean. The Vice President will work closely with senior administrators throughout the University to cultivate business and innovative initiatives related to their perspective areas. Working with the President and the CFO, the Vice President will oversee an entrepreneurship fund which will invest in potential revenue generating activities and develop revenue sharing models. The Vice President will also serve as Executive Director of the Foundation of the University of the Virgin Islands, and carry out other special projects assigned by the President.

  • Director of Presidential Operations - The Director of Presidential Operations is responsible for the administrative operation of the Office of the President and is a member of the President’s Cabinet. The Director works with the President to establish and maintain close working relationships with the University's senior administration, and act on behalf of the President on appropriate assigned administrative and operational matters. Responsible for meetings, agendas, and follow ups for the President's Cabinet, assisting the President in making special requests and assigning tasks to the senior administration, monitoring important University projects and issues for the President, and developing presentations and policy communications for the President. Works closely and cooperatively with the President on all administrative and policy matters which impact the effectiveness of the President. The Director of Presidential Operations will manage and review the budget operations of the Office and improve the work product of the President's Office through the development and implementation of effective policies, procedures and systems, handle special projects, and all other duties as assigned by the President. The Director will supervise the Administrative Specialist and student workers assigned to the Office of the President.


  • Dean of the School of Business - The Dean of the School of Business is the Academic Administrative Officer of the school and reports directly to the Provost; travels between both campuses; manages all personnel issues within the school; recruits and hires faculty in accordance with the administrative and faculty policies of the University; leads the Division's effort towards accreditation; develops collaborative relationships with external community to support experiential and service learning related to the curriculum; assists the Office of Access and Enrollment Services in recruitment; coordinates student advising procedures; assists in developing outreach programs; participates on University's committees and other faculty activities; and coordinates program review of school programs. The Dean of Business is also responsible for the professional development needs of faculty department programs; creates and enacts division curriculum review plan; establishes vision and mission statements, goals and objectives that create a master plan for the Division that furthers the University's Strategic Plan 2006-2012; establishes strong relationships with constituents inside and outside of the University; maintains a deep commitment of engagement with the community and enhances and sustains an environment of academic excellence including the initiative to develop innovative programs and recruits and retains well-qualified students. Other duties include developing and supporting new undergraduate and graduate programs that contribute to the health and well-being of society; providing sound fiscal leadership; developing resources for faculty research initiatives and assisting in faculty efforts to secure external funding.  The Dean will also be expected to work collaboratively with other Deans to foster cross divisional partnerships, and promote commitment to an education curriculum based on the mission, vision and core values of the University (www.uvi.edu).

  • Dean of the School of Education - The Dean of the School of Education is the Academic and Administrative Officer of the school and reports directly to the Provost; maintains relationships with the Board of Education, Virgin Islands Department of Education and Federal agencies. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to managing all personnel issues within the Division, recruiting and hiring faculty in accordance with the administrative and faculty policies of the University, traveling between both campuses, leading the Division's effort towards accreditation, developing collaborative relationships with external community to support experiential and service learning related to the curriculum, assisting the Office of Access and Enrollment Services in recruitment, and coordinating student advising procedures. The Dean also assists in developing outreach programs, participates on University's committees and other faculty activities; coordinates program review of school programs; is responsible for the professional development needs of faculty and department programs; creates and enacts a division curriculum review plan; establishes vision and mission statements, goals and objectives that create a master plan for the Division that furthers the University's Strategic Plan 2006-2012; establishes strong relationships with constituents inside and outside of the University; and maintains a deep commitment of engagement with the community. Other duties include enhancing and sustaining an environment of academic excellence including the initiative to develop innovative programs and recruit and retain well-qualified students; developing and supporting new undergraduate and graduate programs that contribute to the health and well-being of society; providing sound fiscal leadership; developing resources for faculty research initiatives and assisting in faculty efforts to secure external funding. The Dean will also be expected to work collaboratively with other Deans to foster cross divisional partnerships, and promote commitment to an education curriculum based on the mission, vision and core values of the University (www.uvi.edu).

  • Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences - The Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is the Academic and Administrative Officer of the college and reports directly to the Provost. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing all personnel issues within the Division; recruiting and hiring faculty in accordance with the administrative and faculty policies of the University; traveling between both campuses; developing collaborative relationships with external community to support experiential and service learning related to the curriculum; coordinating student advising procedures; and assisting in developing outreach programs. The Dean will also participate on University's committees and other faculty activities; coordinate program review of school programs; responsible for the professional development needs of faculty, and Division efforts in achieving the objectives of the University's vision 2012; maintain a deep commitment of engagement with the community; enhance and sustain an environment of academic excellence including the initiative to develop innovative programs and recruit and retain well-qualified students; develop and support new undergraduate and graduate programs that contribute to the health and well-being of society; provide sound fiscal leadership; develop resources for faculty research initiatives and assist in faculty efforts to secure external funding. The Dean will also be expected to work collaboratively with other Deans to foster cross divisional partnerships, and promote commitment to an education curriculum based on the mission, vision and core values of the University (www.uvi.edu).

  • Dean of the School of Nursing - The Dean of the School of Nursing is the Academic and Administrative Officer of the School of Nursing and reports directly to the Provost. The Dean also maintains relationships with the State Board of Nursing and appropriate agencies. The Dean of the School of Nursing is responsible for managing all personnel issues within the school; recruiting and hiring faculty in accordance with the administrative and faculty policies of the University; traveling between both campuses; leading the Division's effort towards accreditation; developing collaborative relationships with external community to support experiential and service learning related to the curriculum; assisting the Office of Access and Enrollment Services in recruitment; coordinating student advising procedures; and, assisting in developing outreach programs. The Dean will also participate on University's committees and other faculty activities; coordinate program review of school programs; responsible for the professional development needs of the faculty and department; create and enact a division curriculum review plan; establish vision and mission statements, goals and objective that create a master plan for the Division that furthers the University's Strategic Plan 2006-2012; and establish strong relationships with constituents inside and outside of the University. Other duties include maintaining a deep commitment of engagement with the community; enhancing and sustaining an environment of academic excellence including the initiative to develop innovative programs and recruit and retain well-qualified students; developing and supporting new undergraduate and graduate programs that contribute to the health and well-being of society; providing sound fiscal leadership; developing resources for faculty research initiatives and assisting in faculty efforts to secure external funding. The Dean will also be expected to work collaboratively with other Deans to foster cross divisional partnerships, and promote commitment to an education curriculum based on the mission, vision and core values of the University (www.uvi.edu).

  • Dean of the College of Science & Mathematics- The Dean of the College of Science and Math is the Academic and Administrative Officer of the college and reports directly to the Provost; responsible for managing all personnel issues within the Division; recruiting and hiring faculty in accordance with the administrative and faculty policies of the university; traveling between both campuses; leading the Division's effort towards accreditation; developing collaborative relationships with external community to support experiential and service learning related to the curriculum; and assisting the Office of Access and Enrollment Services in recruitment. The Dean will also coordinate student advising procedures; assist in developing outreach programs; participate on University's committees and other faculty activities; coordinate program review of school programs; responsible for the professional development needs of faculty and department; create and enact a division curriculum review plan; establish vision and mission statements, goals and objectives that create a master plan for the Division that furthers the University's Strategic Plan 2006-2012; and establish strong relationships with constituents inside and outside of the University. Other duties include maintaining a deep commitment of engagement with the community; enhancing and sustaining an environment of academic excellence including the initiative to develop innovative programs and recruit and retain well-qualified students; developing and supporting new undergraduate and graduate programs that contribute to the health and well-being of society; providing sound fiscal leadership; developing resources for faculty research initiatives and assisting in faculty efforts to secure external funding. The Dean will also be expected to work collaboratively with other Deans to foster cross divisional partnerships, and promote commitment to an education curriculum based on the mission, vision and core values of the University (www.uvi.edu).
  • Dean of Students (St. Thomas Campus & Albert A. Sheen Campus) - The Dean of Students reports directly to the Provost and serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet.  The Dean has oversight for the Division of Student Affairs personnel and programming, specifically: new student orientation programs, counseling & placement, student employment, health services, student governance, student leadership development, student activities, residence life, food services, student discipline/judicial affairs and services for students with special needs.

  • Director of Campus Operations - The Director of Campus Operations reports directly to the Vice President of Administration and Finance and serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet. The Director is involved in the design and implementation of campus based capital projects and oversee the management for all business and facilities services for the St. Croix Campus. Responsible for the Campus Bookstore, campus security, physical plant operations, facilities renovations, custodial (housekeeping) and grounds operations, utilities, transportation services and emergency preparedness. In charge of planning, budgeting and management of business services, mailroom, and facilities management on the St. Croix Campus.


  • The Dean of Innovation and Student Success - Will lead with the development and implementation of innovative curricula and pedagogical approaches, and oversee the implementation of a holistic student support, and intentional student professional development in order to cultivate an ethos that enhances student success in a measurable manner throughout the institution, according to UVI. She will also lead the launching of the new UVI 13D Research and Strategy Innovation Center that will serve as a catalytic resource for the integration of creative and innovative academic approaches across both campuses.