Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate StudiesAcademic Programs
Job #561583
Close Date: November 8, 2026
(Internal Only)
(Job #561583) Administrator IV, Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies, CSU Salary Range: $10,106 - $32,441 monthly; Anticipated Hiring Range: $15,417 - $16,909 monthly. This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month pay plan, at-will position in Academic Programs. This position is an Administrator IV in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP). Under this plan, incumbents are subject to normal management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President. Additional information can be found at: http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/policies/mpp.shtml . This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits .
Please note that this is an internal recruitment open only to active, stateside, Cal Poly Humboldt Employees.
Position Summary: The Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Studies serves in a central senior leadership role for the division. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice Provost provides leadership in the following key areas: Strategic Leadership in Academic Programs; Oversight of Key Academic and Student Support Units; Academic Affairs Leadership and Representation; and Personnel and Resource Management.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership in Academic Programs - 40% - Development, implementation, assessment, and review of academic programs including undergraduate and graduate studies, directly supervising the university's Director of Assessment.
- Leadership and coordination of the Academic Master Plan.
- Direct oversight of the Individualized Degree Program (IDP) and General Studies.
- Coordination of General Education and All-University Requirements (GEAR), including analysis of offerings, coordination of responsiveness to demand, oversight of GEAR assessment and program review, and coordination with the provost and deans for the appropriate funding of GEAR.
- Serve as a resource for specialized program accreditation, and serve as oversight and coordination of university accreditation, directly supervising the university's Accreditation Liaison Officer.
Oversight of Key Academic and Student Support Units - 20% - Oversight of the Academic Advising Center, Place-Based Learning Communities (PBLC), the Retention through Academic Mentoring Program (RAMP), the Center for Community Based Learning (CCBL), and the class scheduling process and personnel.
- Oversight of the Curriculum Office and senior administrator serving as Ex-Officio member of the Integrated Curriculum Committee (ICC), practicing strong shared governance and providing technical support for curriculum processes, serving as the campus liaison with the Chancellor's Office and serving as the campus authority on compliance with curriculum policy.
- As Dean of Graduate Studies, collaborate with academic leadership in the colleges to foster the university's graduate studies culture, including advocating for and securing GA/TA waivers and funding, engagement activities, and other supports for graduate students that foster community and student success.
Academic Affairs Leadership and Representation - 20% - Serve as acting provost in the absence of the provost.
- Serve as a key member of the Academic Affairs Operations Team (with the AVP Faculty Affairs, Director of Academic Resources, Executive Assistant, and Provost) that provides updates, makes recommendations and executes division operations.
- Serve as a thought partner and advisor to the Provost on complex division and university matters.
- Represent Academic Affairs on key committees and working groups (such as Emergency Operations Center) and as a spokesperson with media when delegated to do so.
Personnel and Resource Management - 15% - Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and support development of personnel in areas within purview.
- Strategic management of the Academic Programs budget and other resources (such as space and equipment) to support the success of areas within purview.
Other Duties as Assigned - 5%Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include: - Collaborative and consultative leadership style
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage numerous projects and initiatives across many areas
- Demonstrated success in management of personnel, budget, and other resources
- Experience in University or department/program accreditation, curriculum development, and faculty or staff development
- Demonstrated attentiveness to both the big picture as well as crucial details
- Demonstrated track record of successful completion of projects and initiatives
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, learner- and growth-minded community for students, staff, administrators, and university partners
Minimum Qualifications: - An earned doctorate from an accredited institution with qualifications comparable to those required for a tenured faculty appointment in one of the University's academic departments.
- Five or more years of successful administrative experience such as serving as a department chair, associate dean, dean, or program director.
Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated track record of successfully supporting academic support units, understanding their importance to the university's central academic purpose
Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the
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- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three supervisor references
Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on
November 8, 2026. Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt's Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.
We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long-lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed. This position is telecommute eligible; work on-site as scheduled or as requested and telecommute as scheduled.
