Job Title

Provost/Vice President Academic Affairs

Classification

Administrator IV

AutoReqId

552029

Department

Provost/Vice President Academic Affairs

Division

Provost/Vice President Academic Affairs

Salary Range

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

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $26,600 - $32,000 per month)

Appointment Type

At Will

Time Base

Full Time

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton was founded in 1957 and has grown to serve more than 43,000 students. As a leading campus of the California State University system, the University serves as both an intellectual and cultural hub for the region and a driving force in workforce and economic development.

We are dedicated to student success through innovative, high-impact educational experiences and robust support programs. Equally, we invest in the growth of our staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training opportunities, and ongoing professional development.

As a member of the Titan Community, you’ll have access to a wide range of campus resources and experiences—including the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden, cultural performances at the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Titan Athletics events, the Titan Recreation Center, and our Employee Wellness Program.

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.

Inclusive Leadership Statement

Inclusive Leadership Statement is required below, please be sure to address the following as a minimum. Please add additional information as you see necessary and applicable:

• What does inclusive leadership mean to you.

• A description of your experiences working with individuals with a different perspective.

• A description of how issues of inclusivity have impacted you personally or professionally.

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 six years of academic administrative experience and at least three 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.

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 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.

Special Working Conditions

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

Additional Information

Application / Nomination Process

Cal State Fullerton has partnered with SP&A Executive Search for this search. All candidates must also formally apply via Cal State Fullerton’s Career Site, CSUF Careers - Provost and Vice President Academic Affairs. 

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience. Nomination letters should include the name and contact information of the nominee. All nominations and applications will be handled in confidence.

Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted by email to:

California State University, Fullerton is committed to fostering an environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. We welcome individuals ready to make an impact on student and staff success to apply and become part of the Titan Community.

Cal State Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination based on regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status. 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 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.  
 
California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Those applications received by October 30, 2025 by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time) will be assured full consideration.

For more information, please see CSUF Leadership Searches