Associate Vice President Academic Affairs and Dean of Academic Programs

Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Academic Programs

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Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: Bakersfield
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

California State University, Bakersfield invites applications for the position of Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of Academic Programs. The person selected for this position reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and provides strategic and operational leadership for academic program quality, curriculum and assessment, accreditation, and academic planning. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively with fellow administrators, faculty, staff, and students to advance student success, inclusive excellence, and alignment with CSU and accreditation requirements.

About CSUB

Centrally located on a 375-acre site in the southern San Joaquin Valley, California State University, Bakersfield is home to the Roadrunners - moving forward at lightning speed and championing intellectual progress. CSUB continuously rises in national rankings for its economic value and commitment to student success. Its students are brilliant and increasingly diverse — with the majority of graduates remaining in the Valley to solve the region s complex challenges.

The university serves more than 10,000 students at either the main campus in Bakersfield or at CSUB Antelope Valley, and counts approximately 67,000 alumni from its four colleges:

• Arts and Humanities
• Business and Public Administration
• Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
• Social Sciences and Education

The university offers 57 undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, CSUB Extended Education offers a number of professional development opportunities, certificates and degree programs to the community. As part of NCAA Division I, the university is home to 16 athletics teams competing in the Big West Conference. CSUB is the only public university within nearly 100 miles. It is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, the university is committed to diversity, social justice and equity. Many of its students are the first generation in their families to attend college, and they are known as trailblazers achieving new heights of success.

About the Position

The Office of Academic Programs serves as the central coordinating unit for university-wide academic initiatives, policies, and compliance functions. The office manages the full lifecycle of academic programs, shepherding new program proposals through the approval process, coordinating the periodic review of existing programs, and maintaining institutional alignment with CSU and accreditation standards. Academic Programs also oversees general education, graduate programs, and distinctive initiatives such as the Helen Louise Hawk Honors Program, and collaborates with the Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment/Academic Advising to support student success programming.

In addition, the office manages institutional accreditation efforts; communication with the CSU Chancellor’s Office on academic matters; and coordination of the First-Year Experience, early and dual enrollment partnerships, and student academic petitions and grievances. Through this comprehensive portfolio, Academic Programs supports academic quality, innovation, and student success across all colleges and disciplines.

The AVP/Dean provides strategic and operational leadership for these functions, ensuring that academic programs and policies advance institutional goals, promote inclusive excellence, and align with CSU system priorities. The position collaborates closely with deans, faculty, and shared governance bodies to strengthen curriculum, assessment, accreditation, and student learning outcomes while serving as the principal advisor to the Provost on academic program matters.

• 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…