Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Working Title: Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Classification Title: Administrator IV

Posting Details 

Priority Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 21st @ 11:55pm PST (Posting will remain open until filled)

Position Summary

The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs is the university's Chief Academic Officer and Senior Vice President. The Provost/SVPAA provides intellectual and academic leadership for the University’s educational mission. The responsibilities include but are not limited to overseeing all areas of Academic Affairs currently comprised of seven academic colleges, Continuing Education, Graduate Education, Undergraduate Education, Library, Office of the Provost, and other programs and centers. The position is responsible for providing oversight and management of the Academic Affairs complex budget, personnel programs, faculty affairs, strategic planning, and implementation. The incumbent will provide leadership in the planning, development, assessment of academic programs and oversight of all academic and research initiatives at the university.   The Provost/SVPAA oversees and develops strategic vision and plans for the Division of Academic Affairs through collaborative and inclusive leadership. The incumbent is responsible for building institutional capacity for multi-year planning while creating clear and transparent processes that align strategic, academic, and operational planning, resource allocation functions, and managing a complex budget of over $130 million.   The Provost/SVPAA reports directly to the President and collaborates with other vice presidents and members of the President’s Cabinet in a team-oriented environment. The Provost/SVPAA will work closely with the deans of the academic colleges, Continuing Education, Graduate Education, Undergraduate Education, and the Library; and the Chair of the Faculty Senate on matters of educational policy and academic programs. The Provost/SVPAA chairs and engages with major university-wide groups, working with the community, faculty, administration, staff, students, and alumni.   For the Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs leadership profile, please visit:

https://www.csus.edu/president/_internal/_documents/provost-leadership-profile_final_6-10-24.pdf

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $25,000 per month–$27,500 per month

CSU Classification Salary Range: $9,625 per month - $30,896 per month

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Recruitment Type: At-Will

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm; evenings and weekends as needed.

Department Information 

Academic Affairs provides leadership to the academic and educational activity of the University, including: the seven Academic Colleges, University Library, and the College of Continuing Education.

The Office of Academic Affairs remains focused on the major elements of Sacramento State’s mission – access, diversity, quality, and the fullest university experience for our students.

For more information about Academic Affairs, please visit: https://www.csus.edu/academic-affairs/ 

Required Qualifications 

Education 1. An earned doctorate or a terminal degree from an accredited university;   Experience 2. The qualifications for an appointment as a full professor, including a proven record of achievement as a teacher and scholar; 3. 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; 4. Experience in budget management and resource allocation within a complex organizational structure; 5. Experience in faculty recruitment, development, and retention strategies, with a focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community; 6. Experience with retention, tenure, and prom