What is a vice provost?

As a vice provost, your job duties are to work with the provost to collaborate with the president of the university. You need to collect data from the department heads to help carry out the university’s academic affairs, and are responsible for handling many of the top-level administrative tasks such as allocating budget, deciding what study programs to keep or cut, and determining admission levels for an upcoming semester or year. This career requires extensive qualifications like a master’s degree in your field of study along with business administration experience. You have to demonstrate the skills and ability to run a large institution. A prior career in an administrative or academic role is helpful.