Senior AVP for Academic Strategy & Innovation

University of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work structure

Health benefits

Job summary

University of Colorado Denver is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The AVCAA provides strategic leadership for academic planning, accreditation, curriculum, assessment, and partnerships, reporting to the Provost.

This senior role aligns programs with CU Denver's mission as a public urban research university and coordinates with external bodies to ensure compliance and strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, with responsibility in academic affairs, planning, accreditation, assessment, or program administration.
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation and academic program review.

Responsibilities

• Provide institutional leadership for academic planning, program development, and portfolio strategy.
• Lead academic program review and use data to identify opportunities for investment and renewal.
• Advise the Provost on portfolio priorities and resource implications.
• Oversee accreditation reviews and quality assurance across CU Denver.

Skills

Leadership in higher education

Academic planning

Accreditation experience

Data-informed decisions

Education

Earned doctorate from an accredited institution

Job description

University of Colorado Denver is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The AVCAA provides strategic leadership for academic planning, accreditation, curriculum, assessment, and partnerships, reporting to the Provost.

This senior role aligns programs with CU Denver's mission as a public urban research university and coordinates with external bodies to ensure compliance and strategic impact.