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WittKieffer is assisting San Diego State University in this search. Application materials should be submitted through WittKieffers candidate portal: APPLY NOW Position Summary San Diego State University seeks a seasoned leader with deep administrative and academic experience to serve as its next provost and senior vice president for academic affairs (provost). Founded in 1897 as a teacher college, and a member of the California State University system since its inception in 1960, SDSU has grown to become a leading public research university while deepening its commitment to education. The mission of SDSU is to provide research-oriented, high-quality education for undergraduate and graduate students and to contribute to the solution of problems through excellence and distinction in teaching, research, and service. SDSU pursues its mission through its many diverse departments and interdisciplinary programs in the creative and performing arts, the humanities, the sciences, engineering and business, and the social and behavioral sciences. With over 39,000 students, SDSU is committed to providing its students with a transformational college experience. In 2024, the university celebrated the milestone of reaching 500,000 alumni with the spring graduating class. SDSU is also expected to be named an R1 university by the Carnegie Foundation in spring 2025, joining the 4% of U.S. universities with this prestigious status. SDSU is proud to be an exceptionally diverse, transnational institution and holds designations as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Ranking among the top 25 LGBT-friendly campuses in the nation, SDSU is sincerely committed to higher education access and equity in all forms. As the second-ranking officer at SDSU and reporting directly to the president, the provost will play an integral role in the continued elevation of the institution, especially as it builds out new programs and facilities at its newest campus sites and fully realizes its impending R1 status. The provost will provide strategic leadership and vision to the divisions of Admissions & Enrollment Services, Academic Colleges, Analytic Studies and Institutional Research, Curriculum, Assessment and Accreditation, Faculty Advancement and Student Success, College of Graduate Studies, International Affairs, University Library, and Resource Management. The provost should bring a spirit of partnership, collaboration, transparency, and passion to build upon SDSUs achievements in education, research, and service. SDSU seeks a forward-thinking leader with experience developing and promoting programs for the changing landscape of undergraduate and graduate education. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the challenges facing public higher education and ideally have experience working at a complex public higher education institution. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required, as is a record of accomplishment in building trust and lasting relationships, both internal and external to SDSU. This individual will be expected to understand and advance SDSUs mission as a minority-serving institution and have a record of commitment to enhancing student engagement and success. The ideal candidate should also understand and respect the unique shared governance structure of SDSU that includes faculty, staff, and student voices in the decision-making process and should be a collaborative and present leader willing to engage with the community while thoughtfully and purposefully leading the campus. A demonstrated and continuing commitment to diversity, access, equity, and inclusion will be critical to the incoming provost and senior vice presidents success. SDSU seeks a forward-thinking leader with experience developing and promoting programs for the changing landscape of undergraduate and graduate education. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the challenges facing public higher education and ideally have experience working at a complex public higher education institution. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are required, as is a record of accomplishment in building trust and lasting relationships, both internal and external to SDSU. This individual will be expected to understand and advance SDSUs mission as a minority-serving institution and have a record of commitment to enhancing student engagement and success. The ideal candidate should also understand and respect the unique shared governance structure of SDSU that includes faculty, staff, and student voices in the decision-making process and should be a collaborative and present leader willing to engage with the community while thoughtfully and purposefully leading the campus. A demonstrated and continuing commitment to diversity, access, equity, and inclusion will be critical to the incoming provost and senior vice presidents success. An earned terminal degree and academic credentials in research, teaching, and service that merit appointment as a tenured full professor are required. A proven record of broad, progressive, and substantive administrative leadership at the level of dean, associate provost, provost, or similar position is desired. Compensation and Benefits San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that includes: Extensive leave benefits: 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension and retiree healthcare benefits An array of health, dental and vision coverage at no- or low-cost to the employee California State University system fee reduction program (fee waiver) for employee or qualified dependent Anticipated hiring range: $320,000-$360,000 annually Diversity and Community at SDSU At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here. Principles of Community At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. SDSUs Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. Supplemental Information All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume, a diversity statement (addressing at least two of the eight BIE Criteria), and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. WittKieffer is assisting SDSU in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by Friday, February 14, 2025. Application materials should be submitted through WittKieffers candidate portal: APPLY NOW. To view the full leadership profile, click here. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Zachary A. Smith, Ph.D., Alejandra Gillette-Teran, and Maya Holt-Brockenbrough, Ph.D. at ...@wittkieffer.com. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here. SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Casie Martinez at ...@sdsu.edu.