Executive AVP — Strategy & Institutional Engagement

California State University, Bakersfield; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

CSU tuition waiver

Vacation days

Sick leave with accrual

Holidays

Job summary

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking an Administrator III to lead strategic planning and institutional engagement under the President’s direction. The AVP for Strategy & Institutional Engagement provides executive leadership for high-priority initiatives, coordinating across divisions and external partners to advance the university’s mission and priorities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with seven years of leadership experience in higher education or related fields, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with seven or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education administration or related field.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional initiatives with broad campus impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refinement of institutional strategies and priorities across multiple divisions.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish governance structures and accountability frameworks.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to advance strategic objectives.
• Align initiatives across divisions to integrate priorities, policies, and operational objectives.
• Serve as central point of coordination for campus-wide initiatives requiring executive sponsorship.
• Develop and interpret campus-wide policies and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Change management

Executive leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

California State University, Bakersfield is seeking an Administrator III to lead strategic planning and institutional engagement under the President’s direction. The AVP for Strategy & Institutional Engagement provides executive leadership for high-priority initiatives, coordinating across divisions and external partners to advance the university’s mission and priorities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with seven years of leadership experience in higher education or related fields, and