Vice President for Statewide and Online Education

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University seeks a visionary leader to serve as Vice President for Statewide and Online Education. Reporting to the President, this cabinet-level role shapes a cohesive strategy that expands educational access across Utah and beyond, integrating statewide and online programs under one transformative approach.

The Vice President will advance innovative teaching and learning for adults, rural communities, workforce and lifelong learners, connecting campuses, centers and USU Online to

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in higher education or large complex education programs.
• Track record of driving statewide or online education initiatives.
• Experience collaborating with multiple campuses, colleges, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead Utah State University’s statewide and online education strategy and operations.
• Position USU at the forefront of accessible, place-based and digitally enabled education.
• Champion innovative teaching and learning approaches for diverse learners.
• Align strategy, resources, and partnerships across the university to expand educational access.
• Create a seamless educational experience for learners statewide and online.
• Build a unified, future-oriented strategy that strengthens collaboration across campuses and programs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education policy

Digital education strategy

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate or terminal degree preferred

Job description

Utah State University (USU) seeks an accomplished, visionary, and highly collaborative leader to serve as Vice President for Statewide and Online Education.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President will position Utah State at the forefront of accessible, place-based, and digitally enabled education, ensuring that learners throughout Utah and beyond can benefit from the opportunities only USU can provide. In this reimagined cabinet-level role, the Vice President will help to shape the future of educational access at Utah State, integrating statewide and online education into a cohesive strategy that expands opportunity while honoring the university's land-grant mission.

The Vice President will champion innovative approaches to teaching and learning that serve adult, rural, workforce, and lifelong learners, including residential, commuter, transfer, hybrid, and fully online students. By aligning strategy, resources, and partnerships across the university, the Vice President will create a seamless educational experience that supports learners wherever they are and at each stage of their educational journey.

To learn more, download the comprehensive leadership profile linked at the bottom of this page.

About Utah State. With more than 29,800 students across the state, USU proudly calls itself "Utah's state university." Students attend from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. A top-tier R1 land-grant university, Utah State makes a significant positive impact on Utah, the nation, and the world, addressing complex challenges in such areas as space, transportation, climate, land, water and air, education, and health and well-being. Through USU Extension, the university connects university expertise with community needs, improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Utah.

Statewide and Online Education at Utah State is rooted in the university's land-grant mission to expand educational opportunity through innovation, technology, and local engagement. From technical certificates to doctorates, the division provides affordable, nationally-recognized educational opportunities supported by local campuses, student services, and community partnerships throughout the state.

The university operates in more than 30 locations spanning 28 counties and approximately 85,000 square miles. Statewide locations range from residential campuses and major regional centers to smaller partner sites. USU Online offers approximately 80 fully online programs in which approximately 3,000 students are enrolled; thousands more combine online and place-based study.

The recent reintegration of statewide and online education presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of educational access at Utah State. The Vice President will build a unified strategy that expands access to undergraduate and graduate education, workforce and technical credentials, transfer pathways, and lifelong learning while strengthening collaboration across campuses, colleges, and academic programs.

The successful candidate will respect and build upon the rich history, strong community relationships, and unique strengths of USU's statewide campuses while fostering greater collaboration, alignment, and innovation across the university and the state. Candidates must have a master's degree. An earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.