Associate Vice President of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation

Associate Vice President of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation

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Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, Telecommute eligible (work onsite as scheduled and/or as requested and telecommute as scheduled)

• Position Summary
• Full-time position under the Management Personnel Plan (MPP) available on or after January 4, 2027for the Division of Academic Affairs.

  California State University, Stanislaus is seeking a visionary and experienced leader to serve as the Associate Vice President of Graduate Studies, Research and Innovation. At an exciting time in our history, Stan State is launching a new strategic plan, forming a new College of Health, Human Services and Education, and eager to create an environment of innovation, research, and professional career enhancement.
  
  As we near the launch of multiple high demand graduate programs, the Associate Vice President of Graduate Studies,Research and Innovation will have the opportunity to build graduate programs and research, and contribute significantly to developing a strong legacy for the Central Valley.

  This position reports directly to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and provides leadership for the graduate program and research portfolio. Specifically, the Associate Vice President of Graduate Studies,Research and Innovation is responsible for leading and expanding the portfolio, growing graduate program enrollment and ensuring the quality of graduate programs, fostering a campus-wide graduate-student culture, creating and expanding that campus climate for obtaining external funding, and refining and developing policies and procedures related to these areas.
  
  The Associate Vice President also supports faculty and student innovation by providing guidance and resources related to technology transfer, patents and invention disclosures, and pathways for those interested in further developing or applying discoveries resulting from their research and scholarly work.

  The Associate Vice President of Graduate Studies,Research and Innovation work in consultation with the Provost and academic Deans with other divisions on campus. The units under the Associate Vice President’s supervision include:
  Graduate Studies; the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP); and the Center for Excellence in Graduate Education (CEGE). The Associate Vice President of Graduate Studies,Research and Innovation is a member of the Provost’s Advisory Council and the President’s Extended Cabinet. He/She/They will serve as a key advisor to the Provost and President regarding graduate programming, research development, and innovation opportunities and to the Vice President of Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer regarding policies and procedures that facilitate faculty and student research and graduate programming.

• Job Duties
• Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Provide strategic vision, supervision, and mentorship for the growth of graduate programming development at Stan State.
  • Support the oversight and review of all proposals for new and existing graduate curriculum as approved through the various mechanisms and committees.
  • Serve with Academic Affairs leadership and College Deans as administrative liaison to the Graduate Council and relevant curricular committees.
  • Lead and/or facilitate dialogues and development of innovative graduate programs and initiatives.
  • Support graduate disciplines seeking or renewing accreditation and monitor progress to facilitate the accreditation process and ensure access to accredited degrees in the Central Valley.
  • Oversee the assessment process of all graduate academic programs by authorized campus entities, including annual…