Vice Provost (Administrator IV)
- Employer
- California State University, Fresno
- Location
- Fresno, CA
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- Executive Administration Jobs
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 13924
Job Code: 3300 Administrator IV
Job Grade: Range A
Department: Office Of The Provost
Salary
The salary is competitive and is negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position with an attractive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month; 12+ paid holidays; excellent choice of medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance; and retirement benefits.
Overview
The Vice Provost directly reports and is responsible to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, serves on the President's Cabinet and as the senior member of the Provost's Leadership Team, providing oversight and coordination for all activities and financial processes in the Office of the Provost. The incumbent serves as the Provost's designee, is responsible for administration of Academic Affairs when the Provost is unavailable, and works directly with the Provost to achieve the goals of the Academic Plan and the University's Plan for Excellence.
Position Summary
Budget: The Vice Provost serves as the Budget Officer for Academic Affairs and is responsible to the Provost in such areas as planning, implementation, and control of the Academic Affairs budget. The Vice Provost
- Develops, implements, and coordinates with the Provost's approval, budgetary allocations to all units within Academic Affairs.
- Provides signatory approval for appropriate travel requests, requisitions and purchase orders within Academic Affairs, and for non-state funds for deans and directors.
- Oversees the Academic Resources Office and supervises positions in that office.
- Serves on various committees related to budget and university initiatives as the Provost's representative, including the University Budget Committee, the Campus Fee Committee, and the IRA Advisory Board.
Accreditation: The Vice Provost serves as the University's Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) and is responsible for WSCUC accreditation and assessment. The Vice Provost coordinates and ensures that all units undergoing accreditation are on track and prepared for a successful re-accreditation process. The Vice Provost supervises the newly created Accreditation Review Center. The Vice Provost oversees the University Director of Assessment and works closely with college and department assessment coordinators to ensure high quality student learning outcomes are achieved and a systematic culture of assessment is sustained.
Academic Technology: The Vice Provost serves as Senior Academic Technology Officer (SATO), and supervises the DISCOVERe program. The Vice Provost serves on the Technology Steering Committee to coordinate all technology related matters for Academic Affairs and advises the Provost for decisions on technology.
Engagement: The Vice Provost supervises all initiatives related to university engagement including the Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning and the Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED), Academic Affairs grants (e.g. Title V), and University Lecture Series. The Vice Provost will be the Academic Affairs Liaison for the Tenure-Track Faculty Organization (TFO).
Faculty and Staff Development: The Vice Provost is responsible for the development, implementation and sustainability of Academic Affairs faculty and staff development programs. Professional development includes technology and pedagogical training, leadership development, and work-life balance.
Academic Affairs Grants: The Vice Provost is expected to aggressively identify, submit and oversee grants related to Academic Affairs (e.g., Title V, APLU) and student success, and work closely with the Director of University Initiatives. The Vice Provost provides leadership on the Grant and Research Advisory Board (GRAB).
Committees: The Vice Provost serves on the President's Cabinet, Provost's Leadership Team, Dean's Council, Academic Associate Vice President’s Council, President's Tablet Task Force, President's Internationalization Committee, Technology Steering Committee (TSC), Fresno State Association Board, Campus Fee Committee, Graduate Research Advisory Board (GRAB), Student Success Executive Leadership Team, WSCUC Executive and WSCUC Steering Committees, and other committees related to budget, accreditation and assessment, technology, student success and graduation, diversity, research, and work-life balance. The Vice Provost will attend Senate meetings as ex-officio.
Secondary duties of the job include:
- Assisting the Provost in any manner necessary, as assigned or needed.
Required Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate from an accredited institution. An outstanding record of teaching, scholarship, service and leadership commensurate with appointment as a full professor in an area of specialization offered by one of the academic programs at Fresno State.A minimum of five years of progressive experience and leadership in university academic administration and budget management, equivalent to associate dean, dean, associate vice president or above.Extensive experience developing and managing complex university budgets.Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills.Extensive experience leading university accreditation, campus-wide assessment and program review.Extensive knowledge of technology to support academic affairs initiatives.Ability to design, implement and assess innovative programs in academic affairs.Strong track record of community engagement related to service and economic development.Successful experience working with an engaged university community and with programs linking diverse student experiences to the community.Demonstrated commitment to faculty governance, faculty and staff development, consultative processes, and consensus building.Successful experience working at a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.Strong experience implementing procedures, policies and regulations at the campus and California State University system level.Outstanding written, oral communication, and listening skills.Consistently positive and effective experience managing staff.
Specialized Skills:
- Expert use of Excel; expert knowledge of budgetary processes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strategic planning experience.Experience working in a unionized environment.Successful track record of writing and managing large-scale grants.
Filing Deadline
July 31, 2020
Application Procedures
Complete the required fields on the online application, a resume, and three professional references, including telephone numbers, are required. A cover letter that addresses your qualifications for the position is also required. Full consideration will not be given to applicants who fail to complete all application requirements.
Pursuant to Executive Order 1088, reasonable accommodation is to be provided upon request from an employee or applicant with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the campus. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation is to be determined by the campus on a case-by-case basis after it has received the individual's request for accommodation and engaged in an interactive process. Employees or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources directly at (559) 278-2032.
How To Apply
To apply for this or any open position at Fresno State visit our online employment site at: http://jobs.csufresno.edu/http://jobs.csufresno.edu/
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility to be employed in the United States.
California State University, Fresno, in conjunction with the CSU policy, requires that the successful candidate complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position. Failure to satisfactorily complete or pass the background check may impact the job offer or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for posted positions identified as sensitive.
California State University, Fresno annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Fresno State, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to or accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol/drug use, crime prevention, reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Campus Police Department or by accessing the following web site: http://www.fresnostate.edu/adminserv/police/clery/index.html
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following web site: https://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083-rev-7-21-17.html
This position may be a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position may be required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.
Other Applicant Information
Applicants will receive confirmation of receipt of their application materials via automatic email reply. In addition, qualified applicants will receive email notification at the conclusion of the recruitment process.
This is a full-time management position covered by the California State University Management Personnel Plan. Under this plan, employees are subject to management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President of that campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Order 883 prohibits discrimination and Executive Order 927 prohibits harassment, on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity, per HR 2004-12), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Retaliation against individuals for complaining about these proscribed conduct, opposing such conduct, or participating in an investigation or proceeding involving such conduct is prohibited by both executive orders.
Further, California State University, Fresno's statement of commitment to equal employment opportunity principles is also found in the various collective bargaining agreements.
General Information
California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University's mission is to offer high-quality educational opportunities to qualified students at the bachelor's and master's levels, and in certain applied disciplines, at the doctoral level. The current student enrollment is approximately 24,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and
culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and world. California State University, Fresno promotes student learning and community engagement through faculty scholarship and service learning opportunities in collaboration with community organizations, educational institutions, industry, business and government. The University was one of the first U.S. Colleges and Universities to be selected by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for its Community Engagement Classification.
Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 600,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley on the western edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The campus is within driving distance of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.
Organization
California State University, Fresno is the intellectual heart of Central California, providing high quality undergraduate and graduate education.
Founded in 1911, Fresno State has evolved into a nationally acclaimed university with an impressive faculty who are educating future leaders and advancing world-class research.
Academic excellence is central to the mission of California State University, Fresno. Fresno State offers upwards of 60 undergraduate degrees, approximately 40 masters' degrees, and a handful of doctoral programs through 50-plus departments organized into eight academic schools and colleges.
The university employs a diverse faculty and staff who bring to the campus a wide range of ideas and customs reflecting our ever-changing world.
The university also attracts millions of dollars to fund critical research on topics ranging from air pollution to water conservation.
Fresno State contributes more than $800 million to the economy of our region. This impact sustains 15,300 jobs in the region, and generates more than $44 million per year in tax revenue.
Fresno State will power the economy and culture of 21st century Central California - the region known as the New California.
Community
As the sixth-largest city in the Golden State, Fresno is nestled in California's Central Valley which boasts a population of just over 1 million. The surrounding San Joaquin Valley is one of the richest agricultural areas in the world.
The majestic Sierra Nevada mountains create an ethereal backdrop for Fresno State's 388-acre academic campus and 1,000-acre University Farm.
Little more than an hour from campus are Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National parks. These natural wonders offer year-round outdoor fun with many clear mountain lakes for boating and fishing. Fresno is a comfortable drive from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Lake Tahoe and the Pacific Coast.
With a deep connection to the land, there is little wonder that Fresno State is on the cutting edge of environmental awareness and sustainability. Parking shelters topped with photovoltaic solar panels generate about 20 percent of the university's base demand. Going 'green' is a priority at Fresno State. The campus farm gives students hands-on training in agriculture, from livestock to vineyards. Fresno State is the first university to establish a commercial winery on campus and the wines have won prestigious awards worldwide.
Campus
The beauty of the Fresno State campus is enhanced by more than 4,000 trees in over 100 varieties. In 1978, the campus was named an arboretum.
The jewel of the campus is the beautiful $105 million state-of-the-art Henry Madden Library, the largest library in the California State University system and the biggest academic library between Los Angeles and the Bay Area.
The Smittcamp Family Honors College is one of the most comprehensive academic honors program at any university in California and draws the best and the brightest students.
Fresno State boasts some of the best sports programs in the California State University system.
California State University, Fresno is a campus rich in cultural and intellectual diversity where great ideas and unlimited imagination are encouraged. We are looking for creative, inquisitive and dedicated people to carry our traditions forward to new generations of students.
Careers
Careers at Fresno State provide the opportunity to work along side some of the best minds in the country. We offer exceptional possibilities for those with the curiosity, intelligence and drive to succeed. More than 2,500 jobs in over 80 different career fields are represented on campus.
Consider becoming part of a community whose members work together to create knowledge, connect to the world, and further their sense of identity and direction. An environment that inspires discovery and encourages collaboration. Consider California State University, Fresno.
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