Job Title

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Classification

Administrator IV

AutoReqId

544479

Department

Provost/VPAA Operations

Division

Academic Affairs

Salary Range

Classification Range $10,106 - $32,441 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $26,300 - $30,896 per month)

Appointment Type

At Will

Time Base

Full-Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

About CSUF

With an operating budget of approximately $595 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, the University offers 110 degrees: 55 undergraduate degrees and 55 graduate degrees, including doctorates in education and nursing practice. Cal State Fullerton is also home to the largest accredited business school on the West Coast. There are eight colleges with 1,129 full-time and 1,154 part-time faculty members. The university has about 2,000 staff members.  Cal State Fullerton is a major driver of economic activity statewide, powering $2.26 billion in economic activity. The quality of the faculty at Cal State Fullerton, 81% of whom hold a doctoral degree, can be seen in recent state, national, and international awards.  A Titan education is defined by immersive learning experiences amid a rich diversity of perspectives and backgrounds. CSUF graduates are confident, well prepared and culturally competent, uniquely positioned to excel in the global marketplace, in further education and in their communities. 

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.  

About the Position: 

California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) is seeking a passionate advocate for faculty and student success to serve as our next Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. The Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) provides leadership, strategic vision, and oversight to all current and future academic programs. Supports the successful implementation of the University’s strategic plan and the formulation and articulation of clear goals for the University’s academic officers with respect to University priorities. Serves as an integral member of the President's executive leadership team that provides proactive, data-informed strategic guidance to the President in support of the mission, vision, goals, and priorities of the university, demonstrating openness to innovation and experimentation. Collaborates with others across the university to continually assess and improve programs and services utilizing a student-centered and culturally responsive approach. Cultivates strong, effective working relationships with key leaders across the University, including the vice presidents, Deans, and Associated Students Inc. Advocates for faculty and students' engagement in their individual and collective academic experience, including ensuring that faculty, professional staff, and student concerns are represented at all levels of decision making. Collaborates with the Academic Senate in support of shared governance. Participates in the budget development for the University and plans and administers annual budget process for Academic Affairs, to leverage and harness academic capacity while mitigating financial threats for the overall effect of improving the financial sustainability of the institution.

Works closely with the President, college deans and other officers in Academic Affairs to define academic priorities and develop strategies for achieving goals, providing overarching academic leadership and planning. Develops an academic vision where student success, access, strategic enrollment, and retention are top priorities for traditional and nontraditional learners. Collaborates and stimulates collegiality, cooperation, and innovation with faculty during the process of academic programming, course design, and development. Enriches learning experiences through diverse and innovative academic offerings; facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration among academic leadership and faculty; help to design and implement innovative strategies affecting the future of higher education. Fosters a vibrant learning community by facilitating and supporting collaboration and communication across the University. Provides academic input to institutional enrollment growth and management efforts. Promotes faculty leadership through active engagement and supports faculty in teaching, research, creative activity, professional development and service. Coordinates periodic academic program reviews and accreditation, and works with Deans and Chairs in the review, study, and development of curriculum and the improvement of instruction. Maintains academic standards of California State University system and of appropriate accrediting bodies.

Promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion, and supports the needs of all students. ¨ Supports and leads initiatives to recruit, hire, and retain diverse and distinguished faculty who strive to maintain academic excellence in teaching and faculty scholarship. ¨ Fosters a culture that promotes diversity, recognizes and rewards performance, builds confidence, and encourages interaction and teamwork. Fosters globalization initiatives in the University. 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 five years of academic administrative experience, and at least three years leading an academic unit. Demonstrated 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. Demonstrated capacity to advocate for equitable resource allocation and support services tailored to the diverse 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 ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective professional relationships, and experience utilizing a University leadership role to work effectively in civic leadership roles with professionals in industry, education, community, or governmental organizations. Demonstrated commitment to working in and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. Comprehensive understanding of higher education trends, challenges, and best practices. Demonstrated ability to promote interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary learning experiences, student research and creative activity. Proficiency with data-driven decision making processes and utilizing institutional data to inform strategic planning, policy development, and academic programs centered on student success. 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 academic decision-making processes. Demonstrated commitment of support for faculty and ability to promote research opportunities.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.  

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 personnel. Demonstrated success in strategic planning and strategic enrollment management that 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, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Demonstrated ability in implementing institutional-level, programmatic initiatives aimed at addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the service of 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. Evidence of successful partnerships with the broader community. Demonstrated understanding of the challenges facing Hispanic and AANAPISI-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 diverse audiences.

License/Certifications

Valid California driver’s license

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Occasional early morning, evening and/or weekend hours.

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The scope of responsibilities for this position includes the making or participating in the making of decisions that may have a material financial benefit on the incumbent. Therefore, you will be required to file an initial “Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interests” within thirty (30) days from date of hire and on an annual basis; and complete the CSU sponsored ethics on-line training within thirty (30) days of appointment, and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment.

The person holding this position is considered a limited/general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.
 
If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.
 
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.  

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on Thursday, February 27 will be assured full consideration. Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration. 
 
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

We encourage interested applicants to review the full Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Search website. Applications can be submitted by following the guidance below.

Jim Sirianni, Beth Schaefer, Laurie Casteen of the Education Practice at Diversified Search Group have been retained for this search. To express interest in this role please submit a compelling cover letter and CV by filling out a Talent Profile. Additional information, including an inclusive excellence statement and references, will be required during the search process. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. Nominations for this position can be addressed to lcasteen@koyapartners.com. 

Diversified Search Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals living with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual living with a disability and need assistance expressing interest online, please email NonprofitSearchOps@divsearch.com. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request accommodation for the interview process.

Those applications received by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on Thursday, February 27 will be assured full consideration.