Associate Provost for Student Success

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About The Position

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator IV position. California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 22 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs, and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship, research, creative pursuits, and service. As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian American, Native American, and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI), Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. Reporting directly to the Provost, the Associate Provost for Student Success (APPS) provides vision and leadership for the undergraduate and the post baccalaureate, credential and graduate educational mission of the University and is the principal deputy of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in matters of curriculum, academic policy, academic advising and academic support services. The APSS plays a critical role in university student success initiatives. The incumbent supervises the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, and the Executive Director of Academic Advising. The APSS works collaboratively with the University Academic Senate, the Division of Student Life, Enrollment Services and the college deans, chairs and faculty to ensure that undergraduate and graduate students are well-served. The Office of Undergraduate Studies is responsible for curriculum, the catalog, course articulation, university academic support centers, Writing Across the Curriculum, Early Start, and Institutional Effectiveness. The APSS supervises the Center for Academic Success (including the testing, tutoring, and writing centers, and peer support), and leads academic advising initiatives and supervises and the University Academic Advisement Center. The APSS provides leadership and support for graduation rate initiatives, advises the Provost and college deans of important trends and initiatives in undergraduate and graduate education at the CSU, in California, and around the nation as they relate to the mission and goals of Cal State LA. The APSS administers the Interdisciplinary Studies MA/MS program, including serving as the graduate adviser for the program. The incumbent provides orientation for New Graduate Students in Fall and Spring semesters; oversees of student support programs including the Graduate Resource Center, Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Program, and the Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program.

Requirements

Doctoral degree from an accredited university in a discipline represented at Cal State LA.
A record of peer-reviewed research, teaching, and service sufficient to merit an appointment as a tenured full professor at Cal State LA.
At least three years of progressive leadership experience in an institution of higher education.
Demonstrated commitment to student success.
Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.
Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.
California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing staff, including assigning tasks, managing workflow, and evaluating performance.
A record of success leading innovation, large-scale initiatives, and organizational improvement resulting in academic excellence and student success in diverse higher education context(s).
A demonstrated record of transparent, data-informed decision-making in policy, strategies, and implementation of initiatives in higher education.
A record of effective collaborative leadership in a shared governance environment.
A successful record of innovation in undergraduate and/or graduate curriculum development demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
An excellent record of integrity, professionalism, interpersonal skills, and ethical decision-making.
Senior leadership experience in and/or an understanding of the California State University (CSU) system.
Demonstrated excellence in organizational communication and collaboration across all levels of university administration.
Successful administrative experience at the college or university level in undergraduate and/or graduate education.
Demonstrated leadership in the design and operation of university curriculum.
Familiarity with processes and procedures in a multi-campus university system.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across all levels and divisions within the university.
Demonstrated expertise in data analysis, forecasting, data visualizations, and effectively communicating quantitative information to varied audiences.
A documented record of successful planning and managing academic budgets in higher education.