Strategic Provost for Academic Excellence

California Lutheran University; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

California Lutheran University seeks a Provost & Chief Academic Officer to lead academic strategy, accreditation, and shared governance. Reporting to the President, this role sets the academic vision across colleges and departments and partners with faculty and senior leaders to advance student success and long-term sustainability.

The Provost will oversee budgeting, program development, interdisciplinary initiatives, and external engagement with accrediting bodies, funders, and community

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• At least ten years of senior academic leadership experience.
• Experience with accreditation, budgeting, and student success initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for Academic Affairs and colleges, schools, and departments.
• Lead strategic planning, institutional priorities, and shared governance.
• Advance student success, diversity, inclusion, and community engagement.
• Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation for Academic Affairs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Academic governance

Budgeting & resource allocation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Doctoral degree in higher education or related field

Job description

California Lutheran University seeks a Provost & Chief Academic Officer to lead academic strategy, accreditation, and shared governance. Reporting to the President, this role sets the academic vision across colleges and departments and partners with faculty and senior leaders to advance student success and long-term sustainability.

The Provost will oversee budgeting, program development, interdisciplinary initiatives, and external engagement with accrediting bodies, funders, and community