Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Job No : 537157; 3 / 13 / 2024

PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

California State University, Los Angeles, invites applications for the above Administrator IV position.

The University : Cal State LA is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University serves nearly 25,000 students and offers 71 bachelor’s degrees, 55 master’s degrees, and four doctoral degree programs led by award-winning faculty.

Cal State LA’s dedication to access and excellence has been recognized nationally. Our success as an engine of change has been confirmed in studies by the Equality of Opportunity Project, now known as Opportunity Insights, and the Third Way think tank, which ranked Cal State LA number one in the .

for the upward mobility and economic mobility of our students. Founded in 1947, the University is located just minutes from downtown Los Angeles, adjacent to the San Gabriel Valley.

Cal State LA’s students and 250,000 alumni reflect the city and county’s dynamic mix of populations, with a wide variety of interests, ages, and backgrounds.

The University has one of the most diverse student populations of any college or university in the nation : nearly 75% of students identify as Latina / o, more than 10% as Asian American or Pacific Islander, nearly 5% as White, and about 4% as Black or African American.

More than 68% of Cal State LA students are Pell grant recipients a higher percentage than any other CSU campus and more than 70% of our students are first-generation college students.

As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving, Minority-Serving, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving institution, Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces the University’s duty to identify and serve the needs of all our students.

This long-standing commitment is reflected in our history as home to the nation’s first Chicano Studies program, second Pan-African Studies department, and the second College of Ethnic Studies.

More information about the University is available on the Facts Sheet, by visiting the Cal State LA website (, and the University’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness website.

The Position : The Provost is an academic leader with a vision for how a comprehensive urban university can best serves its students and community in a rapidly changing national educational landscape.

A strategic leader, the Provost has short- and long-range vision and respect for shared governance and teamwork. The Provost will enhance the University’s academic excellence and effectively communicate its mission on campus and beyond.

Executive Management Responsibilities : Provides overall leadership for academic affairs and serves as leader of the institution in the absence of the President.

Leads strategic planning to ensure that Cal State LA remains #1 in the upward mobility of its students and a hallmark of academic excellence and scholarship.

Participates actively in annual and long-term University budget planning. Leads initiatives that garner philanthropic and grant support for strategic initiatives.

Academic Affairs Leadership : Promotes academic excellence throughout the University. Works with the President and senior leaders to develop and communicate clear, compelling academic aspirations for Cal State LA.

Collaborate with the president, deans, faculty, students, and other academic and administrative leaders to define academic priorities and develop strategies for achieving goals.

Foster a vibrant learning community by facilitating and supporting collaboration and communication across the University.

Leads accreditation efforts and ensures that program reviews and assessments are conducted on a regular basis. Ensures that the Provost office is responsive to opportunities and concerns across the campus.

Maintains a leadership style that is open, collegial, and consultative. Manages the academic budgeting process, anticipating costs and prioritizing needs.

Diversity and Inclusion : Promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion, and supports the needs of all students. Maintains a strong and visible presence in the University community and promote Cal State LA’s mission, values, and interests to all stakeholders.

Oversees the recruitment, hiring, and retention of diverse and distinguished teacher-scholars who strive to maintain academic excellence in teaching and faculty scholarship.

Cultivates strong, effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff. Fosters a work environment that promotes diversity, recognizes and rewards performance, builds confidence, and encourages interaction and teamwork.

Advancement : Partners with the Vice President for University Advancement and academic leadership to enhance philanthropic and private support.

Provides dynamic, visionary leadership that builds upon academic and programmatic strengths, while exploring and developing new opportunities.

Provides leadership and recognition for grants and awards from external funders. The Provost also performs other duties as assigned by the President.

Required Qualifications & Experience : An earned doctorate and / or terminal professional degree, and a strong and established record of academic accomplishment acceptable for tenure in a discipline offered at the University.

A comprehensive understanding of, respect for and commitment to, the mission of a Minority- Serving Institution (MSI),Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and / or Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

A history of innovative and effective leadership in a consultative academic environment. A collegial, consultative, collaborative, and decisive management style.

Highly developed interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work well with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Excellent listening skills; strong personal integrity and work ethic, coupled with an informed sense of perspective. A champion of both teaching and research.

A desire to deeply engage in the local and University communities. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and / or ability to work in a multicultural / multiethnic environment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the California State University.

Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University employees who may apply for the position.

California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Compensation : Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $9,625 - $30,896 / monthly. Budgeted Hiring Salary Range : $9,625 - $29,425 / Monthly.

A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment : The Administrator IV appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University.

All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

Applications, Inquiries, and Nominations :

Academic Search is assisting Cal State LA in this search. Nominators and prospective candidates may arrange a confidential conversation about this exciting opportunity with one of the two senior consultants : Gabriel Esteban at or Maria Thompson at