"Provost and Vice President Academic Affairs"

Job Summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a passionate advocate for student success to serve as the Provost/Vice President Academic Affairs. The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude, an active, energetic mind, and a leadership style that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

Reporting directly to the University President, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is a member of the President's Cabinet and one of six vice presidents of the University. As a Hispanic-serving institution, CSUF seeks a Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs who has experience with addressing the needs of a complex and multicultural campus population primarily comprised of first-generation and commuter students. The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs will provide academic and strategic leadership for all the University's undergraduate, graduate, research and public service programs. In addition, they will provide leadership to more than 2,000 faculty and 300 staff members, eight colleges, Academic Programs, Academic Operations, Academic Student Success, Academic Finances and Space Management, Research and Sponsored Projects, Strategic Initiatives, Library, and Extension and International Programs. The incumbent must have a clear understanding of national educational policies and how to influence those policies for a model comprehensive university. The successful candidate will be an effective and empowering manager, an advocate for inclusive excellence, an experienced partner in shared, collegial university governance, as well a collaborator who can build relationships with the community to gain support for and understanding of the institution. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• An earned doctorate and/or terminal professional degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• A strong and established record of academic accomplishment acceptable for tenure as a full professor in a discipline offered at the University.
• Minimum of ten years of academic administrative experience, and at least five years leading an academic unit at the level of dean or higher.
• Demonstrates substantive budget management experience in a multifaceted financial environment with a focus on clear and transparent processes that align strategic, academic, and operational planning and resource allocation functions, inclusive of cost containment strategies.
• Proficiency with data-driven decision-making processes and utilizing institutional data to inform strategic planning, policy development, and academic programs centered on student success.
• Demonstrated capacity to advocate for resource allocation and support services tailored to the varied needs of each college or area within Academic Affairs.
• Demonstrated leadership in addressing the complexities of serving the educational needs of a diverse environment and success in promoting and resourcing initiatives that lead to equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to thrive within, the governance and administrative processes used in publicly supported higher education institutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience utilizing a university leadership role to work effectively with professionals in industry, education, community, or governmental organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated body of work that is student-focused and that demonstrates a commitment to inclusive excellence within the academic community.
• Comprehensive understanding of higher education trends, challenges, and best practices.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, compliance requirements, and regulatory frameworks relevant to academic programs and institutional operations.
• Knowledge of and understanding of differences and needs in disciplines within various colleges and areas within Academic Affairs.
• Demonstrated ability to promote interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary learning experiences, student research and high-impact practices.
• Knowledge and ability to serve as a primary liaison with the Academic Senate and to support strong shared governance practices and relationships, including the faculty's role in institutional decision-making processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive record of extensive and successful administrative experience, including experience at a large comprehensive university at the level of dean, associate provost, provost, or a similar position.
• Demonstrated capacity for mentoring of deans, associate vice presidents, and other academic leaders.
• Demonstrates success in strategic planning and strategic enrollment management.
• Fosters collaborative work with faculty academic leaders and other stakeholders to identify the priorities of the University and develop strategies and tactics for achieving them.
• Proven track record of successful collaboration in a shared governance environment and working within a collective bargaining environment in a democratic, flexible style to advance institutional goals and priorities.
• Demonstrated record of supporting student success strategies that foster a holistic student-centered learning environment, increase retention and graduation rates, and address issues of access for all.
• Demonstrated ability in implementing institutional and programmatic initiatives aimed at providing high quality education leading to student success.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, with an understanding of digital education and emerging technologies.
• Experience with retention, tenure, and promotion processes and/or advanced professional development processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing Hispanic-serving institutions and higher education today and the ability to address them in a large comprehensive university with positive outcomes.
• Ability to articulate a compelling message about the value and impact of the University's programs to multicultural audiences.
• Evidence of successful partnerships with the broader community.