Associate Vice President Academic Affairs and Dean of Academic Programs

Position: Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Academic Programs
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Academic Program Leadership & Strategic Planning
* In partnership with the Provost, provide vision and strategic direction for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of all academic programs across undergraduate, graduate, and credential levels.
* Collaborate with college deans, department chairs, faculty governance, and other senior administrators to ensure programs align with institutional mission, CSU system priorities, and regional workforce needs.
* Serve as a primary advisor to the Provost on academic priorities, academic operations, and systemwide initiatives, providing analysis and recommendations on policies impacting faculty, curriculum, and students.
* Execute the Academic Master Plan in concert with university strategic and enrollment plans, ensuring data-driven decision-making and measurable outcomes.
* Champion academic innovation through new program development, interdisciplinary initiatives, and expansion of online, hybrid, and experiential learning opportunities.
* Coordinate, review, and monitor academic planning processes, including enrollment targets, academic scheduling, and program capacity management to optimize student access and degree progress.
* Represent Academic Affairs in shared governance bodies, systemwide committees, and community partnerships to advance institutional visibility and influence in higher education policy. Curriculum, Program Review & Accreditation
* In coordination with the Provost, oversee the university's curriculum approval process, ensuring proposals for new, revised, or discontinued programs meet CSU and accreditation standards and align with institutional goals.
* Direct and coordinate the academic program review cycle, ensuring that reviews are evidence-based, faculty-driven, and used to improve program quality, resource allocation, and student learning outcomes.
* Serve as the institutional lead for regional accreditation (e.g., WASC/WSCUC) and act as the primary contact for programmatic accreditations; ensure compliance with all applicable standards, reporting timelines, and follow-up actions.
* Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and templates for program assessment, learning outcomes, and curriculum documentation in compliance with CSU Executive Orders and Title 5 regulations.
* Integrate assessment results into academic planning, budgeting, and decision-making processes to promote continuous improvement.
* Support faculty and staff in designing and assessing high-impact academic practices, student learning outcomes, and co-curricular components that contribute to degree completion and post-graduation success.
* Coordinate with the Office of Institutional Research Planning and Assessment, deans, and faculty assessment coordinators to analyze data trends in enrollment, retention, and graduation for continuous improvement and accreditation documentation. Academic Policy, Faculty Collaboration & Student Success
* Collaborate with faculty governance to review, develop, and implement academic policies and procedures impacting curriculum, academic standards, and student progression.
* Partner with faculty and deans to strengthen academic advising, general education, and high-impact learning initiatives to support retention and graduation goals.
* Liaise with the Faculty Teaching and Learning Center to support inclusive pedagogical practices and programs that close equity gaps and foster a supportive academic environment for diverse learners.
* Serve as a liaison to the Academic Senate, maintaining transparency and consistency in academic policy interpretation and implementation.
* Partner with the Provost and deans to support instructional quality initiatives and academic innovation. Resource, Personnel, & Operational Management
* Provide administrative oversight for the Office of Academic Programs, including supervision, evaluation, and professional development of managerial and professional staff.
* Oversee the unit's fiscal resources, ensuring efficient allocation aligned with academic priorities and compliance with CSU and campus fiscal policies.
* Collaborate with the Provost and deans on multi-year…