Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs

Vice President of Academic Affairs Central Connecticut State University (Central) invites applications for two positions for Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Academic Affairs is a managerial position that reports to the Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs and will be responsible for providing transformative leadership aligned with institutional priorities. Specifically, one Associate Vice President (AVP) for Academic Affairs will oversee Graduate Studies and Research, while a second AVP for Academic Affairs will oversee program development, operations, and support student success. Central Connecticut State University is the first publicly funded university in the state. As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, please visit CCSU to learn more. About Central’s Office of the Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs The Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs serves as the university’s chief academic officer and works collaboratively with faculty, academic leaders, and university administration to advance academic excellence and institutional priorities. The Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs is responsible for supporting and advancing the University’s mission by overseeing areas, such as academic programming, academic support areas, program and curriculum development, and faculty affairs to ensure excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship. The office collaborates with the University’s colleges and schools, departments, and campus offices to uphold academic standards, support student success, and promote continuous improvement across all academic initiatives. Applicant Evaluative Criteria Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following: Education: A doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution. Experience and Training: Seven (7) years of professional administrative and leadership experience in higher education administration including academic affairs, student support services, or enrollment management. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple divisions or subunits within Academic Affairs, each having separate goals and objectives, organizational structures, and operating budgets. Demonstrated experience in developing relationships with faculty and promoting and enriching an academic environment. Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to successfully perform administrative functions. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in higher education metrics and analysis; Federal and State laws and regulations governing higher education, student rights, research, and ethics. Ideal Candidate Preference will be given to applicants with the following: Evidence of academic performance sufficient to qualify for faculty rank at the level of professor. Administrative experience in higher education at the level of a Department Chair, Division Director, or Dean. Experience working within a unionized workforce. Experience with the development and implementation of new or expanded initiatives or programs within academic affairs that require Executive, Board or Legislative approval. To Apply To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by October 5, 2026. Please be sure that you explicitly discuss how your experience and skills match each required and preferred qualification. Please be aware that additional material may be required if selected for interview. Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position. Current Résumé Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E-mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted. Inquiries may be sent to Dr. John Day Tully, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2812 or tullyj@ccsu.edu . Compensation and Employee Benefits The Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs is compensated at the Executive 1 salary level in accordance with CSCU Human Resources Policies for Management and Confidential Professional Personnel. The salary range for the Executive 1 is from $147,054 to $220,581. Salary will be commensurate with education, experience, and funding. For more information, please visit Management & Confidential Policies . The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources . As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.