"Vice Provost for Academic Innovation"

The Vice Provost for Academic Innovation reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and leads efforts across Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) and Global Engagement and Partnerships as well as a number of Specialized Programs and Services, including our Testing Office and Passport Office. The Vice Provost is charged with advancing SJSU’s entrepreneurial efforts to expand access through PaCE Programs (at both the graduate and undergraduate levels), build deeper global partnerships to drive enrollment and the flows of students to and from the San José Region, and advancing specialized programs that meet current campus and community needs.

The Vice Provost must build on the strong framework already available to further increase access to programs through SJSU Online and other core platforms. Moreover, the Vice Provost oversees an organization where pilot projects and ideas are cultivated and advanced. This includes advancing a robust program of continuing education units led by SJSU faculty and staff. The position works closely with other offices in Academic Affairs to manage the PaCE budget, coordinate with colleges to deliver effective programs, and develop new programs that meet local and global demands. The position directly supervises managers and has responsibility for staff across the Academic Innovation unit. The Vice Provost is a highly collaborative leader who can bring intra- and inter-divisional teams together to meet the needs of all our students enrolled in PaCE programs. The Office of Academic Innovation also serves as a central hub for the colleges, providing comprehensive customer service that emphasizes problem-solving, responsiveness, and convenience.