Associate Provost for Experiential Learning and Career Pathways

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University seeks an Associate Provost for Cooperative Education and Professional Studies to advance experiential learning, internships, and professional programs across the campus. The role leads program design, employer engagement, and data-driven evaluation to expand access, workforce readiness, and community impact for undergraduate and graduate students.

The incumbent will collaborate with faculty and administrators to secure funding, build partnerships, and ensure inclusive

Qualifications

• Experience leading cooperative/experience-based learning initiatives.
• Proven ability to recruit and retain diverse students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success across access, retention, and graduation.
• Experience in budget planning, management, and fiscal responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with faculty, staff, students, and partners.
• Experience in fundraising and building partnerships with community partners and alumni.
• Federal and state grant-writing experience supporting workforce development and cooperative education.
• Deep understanding of cooperative education models, internships, professional studies curricula, and high‑impact practices.
• Experience supporting entrepreneurial innovations to generate revenue.
• Knowledge of reappointment, promotion, and tenure processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and direction for cooperative education and professional studies.
• Lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs.
• Develop and sustain relationships with employers, community organizations, and government agencies.
• Collaborate with faculty, deans, and department heads to integrate applied learning and pedagogical innovation.
• Ensure programs are inclusive, accessible, and supportive for all students.
• Establish metrics, data collection, evaluation practices, and reporting structures.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, policies, and operational processes.
• Represent NMSU as an ambassador for experiential learning and workforce development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

New Mexico State University seeks an Associate Provost for Cooperative Education and Professional Studies to advance experiential learning, internships, and professional programs across the campus. The role leads program design, employer engagement, and data-driven evaluation to expand access, workforce readiness, and community impact for undergraduate and graduate students.

The incumbent will collaborate with faculty and administrators to secure funding, build partnerships, and ensure inclusive