Associate Provost for Operational Success

CSU Careers•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Associate Provost for Operational Success is a complex role with many facets that must be managed and aligned with the University’s strategic plan and within the context of initiatives set forth by the Provost. The Associate Provost for Operational Success will oversee a portfolio that includes the following three priority areas: (1) Institutional Research, Assessment & Accreditation, (2) Budgeting and Financial Management, and (3) Academic and Facilities Planning. Institutional Research, Assessment & Accreditation : The Associate Provost for Operational Success provides strategic leadership for institutional research, data analytics, academic reporting, program review and assessment, and accreditation compliance. In collaboration with the Provost, faculty leaders, and leadership within the academic colleges, the Associate Provost for Operational Success intentionally and insightfully provides access to data and supports professional development and strategic decision-making that strengthens student success. The Associate Provost for Operational Success serves as the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), oversees program accreditation and assessment, and provides guidance and training for academic units engaged in the program review process. The Associate Provost for Operational Success leads program review and accreditation to support thoughtful reflection on areas of success and opportunities for growth while also spurring innovation in academic programming. The Associate Provost for Operational Success supervises the Executive Director of Institutional Research, Assessment and Accreditation. Together, they provide data to strengthen student success and support shared decision-making, assist with policy development, strategic initiatives, and program implementation, and draft reports for the Chancellor’s Office, accrediting bodies, and external partners. Budgeting and Financial Management : The Associate Provost for Operational Success oversees the Academic Affairs budget process and recommends long-range spending plans to the Provost that support student success and the division’s mission. This includes supervising the allocations of funds to the academic colleges and other administrative units reporting to the Provost. The Associate Provost for Operational Success also oversees human resources processes within Academic Affairs. In addition to working collaboratively with the deans and administrative directors on budgetary planning and expenditures, the Associate Provost for Operational Success will support student success in undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular attention to the needs of students who are among the first in their families to attend college, and cultivate an inclusive and effective working environment among ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse faculty, staff, and students. The Associate Provost for Operational Success supervises the Director of Academic Resources. Together they oversee procurement, travel approvals, and reimbursement processes, and ensure that college budgets align with instructional needs and course schedules. The position also requires collaboration and transparency in establishing budget, student-to-faculty ratio, and enrollment targets across the colleges. The Associate Provost for Operational Success serves as the Academic Affairs representative to the University Budget and Planning Committee. Academic and Facilities Plannin g: The Associate Provost for Operational Success develops the academic calendar and is responsible for academic facilities allocation, maintenance, and improvement projects. This includes developing facility plans that address health and safety needs within the colleges. The Associate Provost for Operational Success supervises the Director of Academic and Facilities Planning. The Associate Provost for Operational Success also represents Academic Affairs on campus response teams addressing weather, health and other situations that affect campus operations. This role requires participation in institutional response efforts during crisis situations, including health emergencies, earthquakes, flooding, severe weather events, protests, and work stoppages. The Associate Provost for Operational Success supports the implementation of the new campus strategic plan within Academic Affairs, including providing regular updates and recommendations to the Provost on progress toward strategic goals. The Associate Provost for Operational Success works closely and collaboratively with the Academic Senate, deans of the academic colleges, the Associate Provost for Student Success, the Associate Provost for Faculty Success, and the Associate Vice President for Faculty Affairs.

Requirements

A master’s degree in an academic discipline from an accredited university.
At least three years of progressive leadership experience in an institution of higher education

Nice To Haves

A demonstrated record of successful innovation, project, and change management in an academic setting.
A record of effective collaborative leadership that promotes team building and improves decision-making skills.
An excellent record of integrity, professionalism, interpersonal skills, and ethical decision-making.
A demonstrated record of commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Experience with leadership in a unionized environment as well as a demonstrated history of effective leadership and commitment to shared governance.
Senior leadership experience in and/or an understanding of the California State University (CSU) system.
A record of peer reviewed research, teaching, and service that merits an appointment as a tenured full professor at Cal State LA.
Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, forecasting, data visualizations, and effectively communicating quantitative information to varied audiences.
Strong quantitative reasoning and critical thinking skills, and superior written and oral communication.
A demonstrated record of transparent, data-informed decision-making in policy, strategies, and implementation of initiatives.
Experience in overseeing and guiding program review and accreditation activities.
A documented record of successful planning and managing academic budgets in higher education.
A demonstrated understanding of how enrollment and budget planning are used to support teaching and learning.
A documented record of planning and managing academic facilities in an institution of higher education.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership for institutional research, data analytics, academic reporting, program review and assessment, and accreditation compliance.
Serves as the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) to the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), oversees program accreditation and assessment, and provides guidance and training for academic units engaged in the program review process.
Leads program review and accreditation to support thoughtful reflection on areas of success and opportunities for growth while also spurring innovation in academic programming.
Supervises the Executive Director of Institutional Research, Assessment and Accreditation.
Oversees the Academic Affairs budget process and recommends long-range spending plans to the Provost that support student success and the division’s mission.
Supervises the allocations of funds to the academic colleges and other administrative units reporting to the Provost.
Oversees human resources processes within Academic Affairs.
Supervises the Director of Academic Resources.
Develops the academic calendar and is responsible for academic facilities allocation, maintenance, and improvement projects.
Supervises the Director of Academic and Facilities Planning.
Represents Academic Affairs on campus response teams addressing weather, health and other situations that affect campus operations.
Supports the implementation of the new campus strategic plan within Academic Affairs, including providing regular updates and recommendations to the Provost on progress toward strategic goals.