Associate Provost – Academic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation

This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the academic direction and long‑term effectiveness of Utah Valley University. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, the position provides strategic and operational oversight for multiple units within Academic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across Academic Affairs and other university divisions to advance institutional accreditation, academic planning, curriculum development, scheduling, and assessment, ensuring that academic programs are aligned, effective, and responsive to the needs of students and the institution.

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing the university’s mission through high‑quality curricular delivery, continuous improvement, and data‑informed decision‑making. Serving as a representative of the Academic Affairs Division, you will engage with internal and external partners and may act on behalf of the Provost and Senior Vice President when needed. This position is well suited for a collaborative, strategic leader who is motivated to make a lasting impact on academic excellence and student success within a dynamic, community‑focused university environment.

The desired start date for this position is 5/1/2026

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• Provides strategic direction; establishes priorities; and oversees budget, staffing, and structure of the following units within Academic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation in the Academic Affairs Division:
  Academic Scheduling Office, Curriculum Office, Office of Graduate Studies and Online Programs, Office of Accreditation and Academic Assessment, and Academic Planning and Effectiveness. Chairs the Course Fee Review Committee, co‑chairs the Academic Scheduling Committee and provides administrative support to relevant university governance and shared governance committees. Communicates policy interpretation; facilitates development and implementation of matters related to academic programs and assessment.
  
  Serves as a representative on a range of work groups by virtue of the position.
• Oversees and coordinates academic assessment processes and reporting in alignment with institutional goals and the requirements set forth by Utah System of Higher Education and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Establishes active and comprehensive plans for evaluation of learning outcomes and reviews of academic programs that foster a culture of data‑informed decision making among faculty members and academic leaders.
  
  Partners with academic leaders and staff members in the Academic Affairs Division to facilitate planning and assessment processes related to institutional effectiveness.
• Serves as the data trustee for the Academic Affairs Division and engages in tasks to continuously improve the collection, analysis, reporting, dissemination, and archiving of data. Serves as the Accreditation Liaison Officer for Utah Valley University and leads institutional accreditation processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities’ Standards for Accreditation. Provides advocacy and support to faculty members and academic leaders for specialized accreditation processes at the program and school/college levels.
  
  Ensures that the campus community is well informed about accreditation‑related issues and oversees the organization and preparation for the successful conduct of annual and cyclical accreditation reviews, as well as any follow‑up reviews. Stays abreast of changes in accreditation policies and procedures, and maintains knowledge of current trends, events, and emerging issues.
• Maintains awareness of Utah Valley University’s strategic and operating environment and collaborates with the Office of Institutional Engagement and Effectiveness to ensure consistency with strategy among the Academic Master Plan, the University’s strategic plan, university master plans, and initiatives of the State of Utah and the Utah System of Higher Education. Manages assessment of the Academic Master Plan and provides progress updates and reports, as…