Posting Detail Information

　　Working TitleVice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs

　　Position LocationFort Collins, CO

　　Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

　　Research Professional PositionNo

　　Posting Number202400043AP

　　Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

　　Classification TitleExecutive II

　　Number of Vacancies

　　Work Hours/Week40

　　Proposed Annual Salary Range$200,000 - $270,000

　　Employee Benefits

　　Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment todiversity, equity and inclusion (https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/about/) , and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

　　For detailed benefit plan information for eligible employees, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/andhttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

　　For the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/.

　　For more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in, visithttps://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/.

　　Desired Start Date

　　Position End Date (if temporary)

　　To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on02/25/2024

　　Description of Work Unit

　　The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President at Colorado State University seeks a strategic, creative academic leader, a champion of undergraduate student success, to serve as the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs. Colorado State University takes great pride in excellent undergraduate education and seeks to foster a community that supports inclusive undergraduate success. The university was established in 1870 as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado. The University is committed to equity and inclusive excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research, and engagement for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. CSU enrolls over 28,000 residential and 6,000 online students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. CSU has many highly ranked departments and innovative interdisciplinary programs. CSU’s faculty are recognized nationally or internationally as contributing significantly to their disciplines or interdisciplinary research. As a premier land-grant university, CSU is preparing students to solve the great global challenges of our time.

　　The Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President upholds CSU’s commitment to the sciences and the liberal and performing arts, strong professional schools, research and education excellence, and a collaborative institutional culture. All the university’s academic colleges report to the Provost, as do the Libraries, the Vice President for Students Affairs, the Vice President for Research, the Office of International Affairs, and the Graduate School. Via the Provost’s Council on Engagement, the Office of Engagement and Extension also reports to and collaborates directly with the Provost’s Office.

　　CSU is in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of approximately 170,000. Situated 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year and low humidity, Fort Collins residents enjoy pleasant weather year-round. Indoor and outdoor activities are enjoyable in every season. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado with top award rankings from Forbes for Best Place for Business/Careers, Gallup Well Being Index for Healthiest Mid-Size City in America, CBS Money watch List of Top 10 Best Places to Retire, Outside Magazine Best Towns in America, among other select recognitions:http://www.fcgov.com/fcfacts.

　　Position Summary

　　The Vice Provost for Undergraduate Affairs ( VPUA ) is a key member of the Provost’s leadership team, with the primary responsibilities of providing academic, strategic, and operational leadership for all initiatives supporting undergraduate education and campus-wide student success programs. This individual leads the enhancement of academic programs including program review, assessment of student learning, and development of new academic programs. They provide support for campus leadership for reaccreditation. The VPUA assists the Provost in building collaborative networks across the University to support undergraduate student success, degree completion, high-impact practices, and general education throughout the undergraduate experience. The position helps maintain connectivity between the Provost and their many reporting units and individuals, identifies and realizes strategic priorities for the Provost related to undergraduate education, and executes specific strategic and logistical projects that support those strategic priorities. The VPUA leads initiatives to promote equity of opportunity and diversity. They will work with academic units across all disciplines to advance student success and improve student retention and graduation rates.

　　This position involves significant independent decision-making and extensive partnering with units and individuals who report to or collaborate closely with the Provost’s Office, including the academic deans and vice presidents from across the university. The VPUA always represents the Office of the Provost in a professional and engaging manner.

　　The individual in this position will demonstrate a high level of personal leadership, initiative, and project management expertise to translate ideas and vision into action, making timely, informed decisions to support effective processes, and help the Provost achieve significant gains in productivity and impact. Examples include:

　　Implementation of the Academic Master Plan – facilitating new academic programs, curricular innovation, and interdisciplinary initiatives.

　　Vision, guidance, and leadership for undergraduate education, advising and experiential learning, and ongoing undergraduate academic support programs.

　　Central Architect of a culture of undergraduate persistence and achievement, including determining the best programs and services to support degree completion.

　　Innovation in the development of multiple initiatives, with a focus on collaboration, belonging, inclusivity, diversity, and equity with appropriate assessment.

　　The VPUA partners with the Provost to lead the Provost’s Office in achieving its strategic vision and goals relative to undergraduate education, including developing and executing the logistical processes that will lead to the achievement of goals in consultation with the Provost but as the primary executor.

　　The VPUA is a 12-month full-time position. The VPUA reports directly to Marion K. Underwood, Ph.D., Provost and Executive Vice President and is a member of the Provost and Executive Vice President’s staff and the President’s Executive Leadership Team.

　　The VPUA supervises: One Administrative Assistant, the Assistant Vice President for Student Success (dual report to the Vice President for Student Affairs), the Executive Director of University Academic Advising and Outreach, the Director of the University Honors Program, the Professor of Military Science (Army ROTC ), and the Professor of Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC ). Serves as the CSU liaison to the Chief Academic Officer for Semester at Sea.

　　Required Job Qualifications

　　Ph.D. or relevant terminal academic degree from an accredited institution.

　　Seven or more years of experience in higher education demonstrating increasing responsibilities.

　　Rank of professor (preferred) eligible for tenure in an academic department at CSU . Advanced associate professors may be considered.

　　Academic leadership experience at the department and/or college level.

　　Demonstrated commitment to participatory management, shared governance, and teamwork.

　　Demonstrated commitment to collectively advancing holistic student support and success in partnership with enrollment management, student affairs, and academic units.

　　Demonstrated academic leadership and significant experience with undergraduate curriculum, program review, and assessment of student learning, and management of the undergraduate education process.

　　Demonstrated success managing complex operational projects and strategic initiatives involving diverse stakeholders.

　　Demonstrated experience in and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as a core value in all aspects of undergraduate education and co-curricular activities.

　　Demonstrated strong interpersonal and organizational communication skills.

　　Ability to exercise sound judgement, tact, discretion, and integrity with sensitive and confidential information.

　　Preferred Job Qualifications

　　Ten or more years of progressive experience in higher education.

　　Rank of full professor.

　　Demonstrated capacity for influential leadership.

　　Proven track record of innovation, creativity, and best practices, as well as the capacity to lead change.

　　Demonstrated ability to problem solve and adapt to rapidly changing situations.

　　Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative and transparent manner in partnership with academic and administrative leaders.

　　Engagement with and connection to national initiatives and trends related to undergraduate education, student success, high-impact practices, assessment of learning, and curriculum.

　　Skill and comfort with data and its use in tracking and communicating success as well as to identify, uncover, and remedy inequitable policies and practices.

　　Demonstrated ability to engage and effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

　　Familiarity with and commitment to the Land Grant Mission and its purpose.

　　Experience related to budget oversight. Experience with strategic and intentional budget management, planning, forecasting, and allocations.

　　Experience with and commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising.

　　Diversity Statement

　　Personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion as demonstrated by involvement in teaching, research, creative activity, service to the profession and/or diversity/inclusion activities.

　　Essential Duties

　　Job Duty CategoryExecutive Leadership and Management

　　Duty/Responsibility

　　Provide comprehensive executive-level support of a substantial and confidential nature to the Provost, contributing expertise to making informed decisions in a timely manner.

　　Develop and assure compliance with policies relevant to undergraduate education. Policies include, but are not limited to, graduation requirements, student academic appeals, differential tuition, and special course fees.

　　Oversee the final review of undergraduate student academic appeals after they have been reviewed at the department and college levels.

　　Oversee the undergraduate curriculum including reviewing proposals for new degrees and programs of study assuring compliance with university strategic planning and CDHE guidelines.

　　Continuous improvement of guidelines and metrics for academic program reviews.

　　Work in strong collaboration with the Director of Assessment and the Vice Provost for Planning and Effectiveness to develop strategy for assessment of student learning, including university-level and program-level assessment.

　　Work in close partnership with the Vice Provost for Planning and Effectiveness to guide the campus reaccreditation process.

　　Provide visionary and creative leadership in the development, review, improvement, and prioritization of student success programs and monitor accountability for success.

　　Coordinate oversight for university advising strategy and initiatives.

　　Percentage Of Time75%

　　Job Duty CategoryLiaison Roles and Committee Membership

　　Duty/Responsibility

　　Member of the Provost’s Leadership Council and the President’s Executive Leadership Team.

　　Liaison with various entities within the Division of Student Affairs and The Institute for Learning and Teaching ( TILT ) to partner and communicate priorities and implementation of initiatives to enhance undergraduate student education.

　　Leadership of Student Success Initiatives ( SSI ) and membership on the Student Success Leadership Team.

　　Chair the Committee of Associate Undergraduate Deans.

　　Work with the Registrar’s Office to connect Registrar activities to Academic Affairs and serve as a resource.

　　Ex officiomember of the University Curriculum Committee.

　　Attend the Colorado Commission for Higher Education General Education Council meetings and serve as a liaison on issues related to undergraduate programming and state-wide transfer issues.

　　Chair the Special Course Fee Committee, which leads decision-making and auditing efforts.

　　Chair the Course Capacity Committee and manage Course Capacity funds.

　　Percentage Of Time25%

　　Application Details

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Excited about this role even if you don’t meet every preferred qualification? We are most interested in finding exceptional candidates and seek to make space for unique and relevant skills and attributes, including those coming from less traditional backgrounds. CSU is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where unique experiences are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute. When you apply, your application will be assessed by a person and will be considered based on key competencies needed for success in the position.

　　CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

　　To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

　　Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

　　Search ContactSearch Committee Chair: Steve Dandaneau ([email protected]); Search Support: Tammy Prusha ([email protected])

　　EEO Statement

　　Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

　　The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,[email protected].

　　The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected].

　　The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected].

　　Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

　　Background Check Policy Statement

　　Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

　　References Requested

　　References Requested

　　Minimum Requested3

　　Maximum Requested3

　　Supplemental Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　Do you have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree?Yes

　　No

　　Do you hold or have you held the rank of full professor (or are an advanced associate professor) with tenure?Yes

　　No

　　Do you have at least seven years of experience in higher education demonstrating increasing responsibilities?Yes

　　No

　　Do you have academic leadership experience at the department and/or college level?Yes

　　No

　　Applicant Documents

　　Required Documents

　　Cover Letter

　　Curriculum Vitae

　　Optional Documents