Provost's Proctorship in Academic Administration

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce the Provost’s Proctorship in Academic Administration, which will offer doctoral students with hands-on experience in higher education administration for the 2023-2024 academic year. The proctors will support and lead one or more projects related to the University’s strategic and academic priorities in collaboration with leadership from the Office of the Provost. The proctorship is structured to help students develop critical skills required for academic administration, and is particularly suited for students interested in exploring careers in higher education administration or executive leadership. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply.

Structure of the Proctorship

This proctorship will be one-semester in duration, with the option to extend into the spring 2024 semester, and average up to 20 hours per week in terms of workload.  Jay Rowan, the Chief of Staff to the Provost and Associate Provost of Strategy, will guide this proctorship.  The Associate Provost will work with the proctors to identify appropriate project(s) for the semester given their interests and the needs of the Office.  The proctors will receive a full semester stipend, tuition scholarship, health insurance, dental insurance, and coverage of the health services fee for the duration of their proctorship.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Associate Provost, the proctors will be responsible for:

  • Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform decision-making;
  • Conducting research and benchmarking;
  • Developing executive summaries and presentation materials;
  • Communicating and presenting to executive leaders in the University;
  • Proposing creative solutions to issues and risks; and
  • Managing the project schedule.

The proctors will meet regularly with the Associate Provost and interact with other members of the Office including the Provost, Deputy Provost of Academic Affairs, and Deputy Provost of Strategic Initiatives. The proctors will also represent the Office of the Provost and interface with multiple stakeholders in the University, including faculty, deans, department chairs and managers, directors of centers and institutes, and senior University administrators.

Eligibility

Only students pursuing a Ph.D. at Brown are eligible for this proctorship. Eligible Ph.D. students must be:

  • In good standing with the University;
  • In years two through six of their programs during academic year 2023-24 (or through year seven if on a COVID-19 Appointment Extension); and
  • Receiving stipends from the Graduate School.

Students who are externally funded are ineligible for this proctorship. Students in a program under the Division of Biology and Medicine and students funded by faculty grants are encouraged to review their funding situation with Senior Associate Dean Vanessa Ryan in the Graduate School in advance to determine their eligibility for this award.

Application Process

Each applicant should complete the online application for this proctorship, including the following documentation, by 5:00pm on Friday, March 31, 2023.

  • A Statement of Purpose (two page limit) detailing their interest in the position;
  • A current Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or resume; and

Additionally:

  • The Director of Graduate Studies (DGS) for the applicant’s doctoral program should send a brief Message of Support to Jay Rowan in the Office of the Provost ([email protected]).
  • The applicant’s faculty research advisor should send a brief Letter of Recommendation (one page limit) to Jay Rowan in the Office of the Provost ([email protected]). Applicants without a faculty research advisor may provide a letter from a faculty member who is familiar with their work.

 

Questions

Applicants may reach out to Jay Rowan if they have questions about this proctorship ([email protected]).