Associate VP Undergrad Education

Title: Associate VP Undergrad Education
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The associate vice president for undergraduate education (AVPUE) provides leadership and coordination for the University’s undergraduate academic and student success infrastructure, advancing initiatives that promote high-quality learning, inclusive excellence, and timely degree completion. Areas reporting to or working closely with the AVPUE include:

• University College
• Honors Program
• Registrar's Office
• Advising Advocacy and Technology

Through these areas, the AVPUE ensures that Illinois State's undergraduate education remains student-centered, innovative, and inclusive by aligning academic programs and support services to sustain the University's record of excellence and its deep commitment to student success.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights: 
 
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life 
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options 
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents 
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks 
- Paid benefit time 
 
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 
 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$195,000 - $215,000

Required Qualifications

1. A terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline related to the University’s curricula.

2. A record of outstanding scholarship and teaching, meriting appointment as professor with tenure within a department or school at Illinois State University.

3. A record of full-time administrative leadership experience in dynamic academic organizations, with a record of accomplishments in roles such as dean, associate dean, department chair, school director, or a comparable full-time leadership role.

4. Leadership experience in undergraduate education with expertise in curriculum, general education, management of complex programs, or supervision of an academic area.

5. Demonstrated record of successful initiatives in support of student learning, engagement, and/or belonging

6. A record of aligning fiscal resources with strategic priorities and demonstrated innovative fiscal management accomplishments in prior administrative roles

Preferred Qualifications

1. Capacity for strategic thinking as evidenced by a record of making connections between programs, policies, and people to create coherent systems that support student success.
2. Evidence of applying data and assessment outcomes to guide strategy and decision making, evaluate impact, and support accountability.
3. Demonstrated capacity to embrace change, foster experimentation, and lead through evolving educational landscapes.
4. Record of an inclusive mindset and commitment to access and opportunity for all students.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills and adept at building trust and shared purpose with students, faculty, and staff including campus administrators.
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to make effective public presentations and engage with the media.
7. Demonstrated commitment to shared governance, transparency, and fostering an inclusive and collegial environment.
8. Demonstrated commitment to advancing Illinois State University’s core values: Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Scholarship; Individualized Attention; Equity, Diversity, Access, and Belonging; Collaboration; Community and Civic Engagement; Respect; and Integrity.

Work Hours

A fast-paced, productive office environment where work demands may extend beyond traditional hours of operation. Must possess the ability to work well with colleagues as well as the ability to move easily from one task