Vice President, NMSU Global

New Mexico State University; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University invites applications for the Vice President, NMSU Global. The role leads the expansion of the online and hybrid educational model, develops staffing and operational processes, fosters partnerships with state universities and industry, and ensures student access and success.

The role also manages a multi‑million‑dollar budget, provides operational leadership, and represents the university in external forums.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in education or related field.
• Minimum 7 years progressive administrative leadership in higher education, including online / digital or continuing education.
• Demonstrated success developing, scaling, and sustaining high‑quality online programs.
• Proven ability to work effectively with faculty and academic committees.
• Experience overseeing multi‑million‑dollar budgets, enrollment pipelines, and operational systems.
• Experience representing an institution to external stakeholders.
• Data‑informed decision making using analytics.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership, Vision & Execution – articulate a compelling vision for the online/global campus and translate it into measurable growth and academic quality.
• Program Development and Oversight – lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of NMSU Global programs.
• Partnership & Employer Engagement – cultivate relationships with employers, community orgs, and government agencies.
• Faculty & Academic Collaboration – work with deans, department heads, and faculty to integrate online programs across the University.
• Student Access & Support – ensure programs are inclusive and supportive of all students.
• Assessment & Quality Assurance – establish metrics and reporting structures for program effectiveness.
• Operational & Administrative Leadership – oversee budgets, staffing, policies, and operational processes.
• External Representation – serve as a visible ambassador for NMSU in online education forums.
• Change Management & Organizational Development – lead through ambiguity and continuous improvement.
• Student Success – commitment to student success at core mission.

Skills

Data analytics

Stakeholder collaboration

Strategic leadership

Change management

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Vice President, NMSU Global

New Mexico State University (NMSU) invites applications for the Vice President, NMSU Global. The role reports directly to the President and works closely with the Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs and Finance, and partners across the university.

The incumbent will lead the expansion of the online and hybrid educational model, develop staffing and operational processes, foster partnerships with state universities and industry, and ensure student access and success. The role also manages a multi‑million‑dollar budget, provides operational leadership, and represents the university in external forums.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership, Vision & Execution – articulate a compelling vision for the online/global campus and translate it into measurable growth and academic quality.
• Program Development and Oversight – lead design, implementation, and continuous improvement of NMSU Global programs.
• Partnership & Employer Engagement – cultivate relationships with employers, community orgs, and government agencies.
• Faculty & Academic Collaboration – work with deans, department heads, and faculty to integrate online programs across the University.
• Student Access & Support – ensure programs are inclusive and supportive of all students.
• Assessment & Quality Assurance – establish metrics and reporting structures for program effectiveness.
• Operational & Administrative Leadership – oversee budgets, staffing, policies, and operational processes.
• External Representation – serve as a visible ambassador for NMSU in online education forums.
• Change Management & Organizational Development – lead through ambiguity and continuous improvement.
• Student Success – commitment to student success at core mission.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in education or related field.
• Minimum 7 years progressive administrative leadership in higher education, including experience online / digital or continuing education.
• Demonstrated success developing, scaling, and sustaining high‑quality online programs.
• Proven ability to work effectively with faculty and academic committees.
• Experience overseeing multi‑million‑dollar budgets, enrollment pipelines, and operational systems.
• Experience representing an institution to external stakeholders.
• Data‑informed decision making using analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned doctorate degree.
• Experience leading statewide or system‑level collaborations.
• Experience driving online enrollment growth while maintaining quality.
• Ability to build workforce‑aligned programs and corporate partnerships.
• Track record of leading organizational change in digital transformation.
• Experience within a Land‑Grant Institution.