California State University, Northridge · 2 months ago
Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies
Northridge, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
6+ years expCalifornia State University, Northridge (CSUN) is one of the largest universities in the country, dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. The Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies will provide leadership and oversight of all aspects of graduate education, collaborating with various stakeholders to develop and implement strategic plans for graduate education at CSUN.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight of all aspects of graduate education and related academic functions
Lead the Office of Graduate Studies and work closely with the Provost’s leadership team, college deans, and department chairs/program directors/graduate coordinators
Develop and implement strategic plans for graduate education
Collaborate with colleagues from all divisions and represent CSUN and its graduate programs across the region
Act as a liaison with the California State University’s Office of the Chancellor
Qualification
Required
Earned doctorate from an accredited institution with eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor
Equivalent to six years of progressively responsible professional/administrative experience in higher education, with three of the six years in a managerial role
Demonstrated leadership and substantial administrative experience in graduate program management, including recruitment, retention, and training of graduate students
Demonstrated ability to maintain awareness of the challenges faced by faculty in the recruitment, teaching, mentoring and support of graduate students
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills
Demonstrated ability to foster trust, respect, problem-solving, and teamwork across departments and colleges
Strong analytical, organizational, managerial, and administrative skills
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and lead initiatives that affect and involve multiple stakeholders
Strong cultural awareness and demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and accessibility
Preferred
Experience with accreditation processes and ensuring compliance with regional, national, or professional standards for graduate programs
Demonstrated ability to implement innovative practices in graduate curriculum, program delivery (e.g., online/hybrid), or student professional development
Experience in marketing graduate programs and managing enrollment strategies to attract a diverse, high-caliber student body
Experience facilitating the accessibility of graduate studies through research and training grants
Proficiency in gathering, analyzing, and using data to inform strategic planning, program improvement, and evidence-based decision-making
Success in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and developing cross-college graduate programs
Benefits
Excellent fringe benefits
Company
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge is a public, comprehensive university committed to educational and professional goals of students.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.08MKey Investors
Gold Coast Health PlanHollywood Foreign Press AssociationNASA
2025-06-25Grant· $0.08M
2022-07-26Grant
2019-10-22Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
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Senior Advisor, Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives
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