Associate Provost

Del Mar College Testing Center; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Mar College invites applications for Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Provost/CAO, this role leads strategic and operational support to advance our academic mission, overseeing teaching excellence, curriculum development, faculty affairs, and institutional effectiveness.

The position collaborates with deans, faculty, staff, and external partners to promote innovation, shared governance, and data-driven improvement across programs, accreditation, and student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience in academic administration.
• Experience with curriculum, program oversight, accreditation, and assessment.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Provost/Chief Academic Officer in developing and implementing strategic plans, academic policies, institutional priorities, and transformation initiatives.
• Represent the Provost at meetings, committees, and external events as assigned.
• Support degree programs, certificates, and workforce-aligned credentials; maintain catalogs and curriculum records.
• Collaborate to maintain assessment goals; support accreditation, program review, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Support faculty recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, training, evaluation, promotion, tenure, and professional development.
• Oversee daily operations of Academic Affairs; coordinate scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Develop training strategies with Dual Enrollment leadership and K-12 partners.
• Build partnerships with Enrollment Services, Finance, Student Affairs, and other units.
• Promote student retention, completion, transfer, and workforce success; support advising and student services.
• Develop and monitor KPIs; analyze data and prepare reports and policy recommendations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Reporting to the Provost/Chief Academic Officer, the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs serves as a senior academic leader and provides strategic, operational, and administrative support to advance the College’s academic mission.

The position supports excellence in teaching, learning, curriculum development, faculty affairs, institutional effectiveness, and student success. The Associate Provost leads or coordinates assigned academic initiatives, collaborates with academic deans, faculty, staff, and external partners, and promotes innovation, continuous improvement, academic freedom, shared governance, and alignment with institutional priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education.
• College level teaching experience.
• Experience in academic administration.
• Experience with curriculum, program oversight, accreditation, and assessment.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, academic program review, and institutional effectiveness processes.
• Knowledge of higher education policy, governance, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in strategic planning, organizational leadership, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze complex data, develop measurable outcomes, and make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Excellent written, oral, presentation, interpersonal, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, supervise employees, manage projects, and balance multiple priorities.
• Ability to build effective relationships among Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Dual Enrollment, K-12 partners, higher education institutions, and industry partners.
• Commitment to academic excellence, student-centered practices, inclusive learning environments, and student success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral or terminal degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with institutional research, reporting, and compliance.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and academic program innovation.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel, extend, or otherwise modify recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Del Mar College supports veteran employment and provides consideration to qualified veterans consistent with Texas law. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Culture

Del Mar College is committed to fostering a culture aligned with The Viking Way, which emphasizes respect, integrity, collaboration, accountability, and a commitment to excellence. Employees are expected to contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating professionalism, supporting colleagues and students, and engaging in continuous learning and development. In support of the College’s Strategic Plan 2024–2029, Guiding Star III : Cultivate, all employees are encouraged to actively participate in opportunities that promote personal and professional growth, advance a culture of belonging, and strengthen the College’s ability to serve its students and community.

Job Duties

• Assist the Provost/Chief Academic Officer in developing and implementing strategic plans, academic policies, institutional priorities, and transformation initiatives. Represent the Provost at meetings, committees, and external events as assigned.
• Support the development, review, approval, and implementation of degree programs, certificates, and workforce-aligned credentials. Help ensure the accuracy and maintenance of academic catalogs, publications, and curriculum records.
• Collaborate with the Associate Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness and Academics to maintain assessment goals for the Chief Academic Officer’s Office. Support accreditation, program review, compliance, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support faculty recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, training, evaluation, promotion, tenure, professional development, and grievance processes. Promote instructional excellence, academic rigor, and innovation.
• Assist with the daily operations of Academic Affairs. Oversee assigned departments, projects, initiatives, and personnel; coordinate academic scheduling and operational processes. Support budget planning, resource allocation, and fiscal oversight.
• Work collaboratively with Dual Enrollment leadership. Develop and support training strategies for embedded ISD instructors and collaborate with K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and industry partners.
• Build effective partnerships with Enrollment Services, Finance, Student Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness, and other College units. Support articulation agreements, dual enrollment initiatives, and community-based programs.
• Promote initiatives that improve student retention, persistence, completion, transfer, and workforce success. Support advising systems, academic interventions, student services, and learning environments.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators for academic programs. Analyze institutional data. Prepare reports, presentations, and policy recommendations. Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and organizational improvement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Provost/Chief Academic Officer or as provided by College policy.

Supplemental Questions

• * Do you have a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field?
  • Yes, I have a Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related field (submission of transcript(s) with award/conferral date required).
  • No, I do not have the required education.
• * Do you have five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education?
  • Yes, I have five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education.
  • No, I do not have the required experience.
• * Do you have College level teaching experience?
  • Yes, I have College level teaching experience.
  • No, I do not have the required experience.
• * Do you have experience in academic administration?
  • Yes, I have experience in academic administration.
  • No, I do not have the required experience.
• * Do you have experience with curriculum, program oversight, accreditation, and assessment?
  • Yes, I have experience with curriculum, program oversight, accreditation, and assessment.
  • No, I do not have the required experience.
• * Do you have demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience?
  • Yes, I have demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
  • No, I do not have the required experience.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter(s) of Recommendation

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As provided by law, Del Mar College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.