The Vice Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Education provides campuswide leadership in sustaining and enhancing the quality of the undergraduate academic experience at UC Santa Cruz. The Vice Provost & Dean offers strategic direction to advance undergraduate academic success, provide high-impact learning opportunities, broaden student access and pathways to the campus, and shape academic policies that support student retention and achievement.
The Vice Provost & Dean collaborates closely with disciplinary deans, Academic Senate committees, and the Division of Student Affairs and Success to improve student outcomes, foster academic belonging and engagement, and deliver a holistic, student-centered academic experience. The Vice Provost & Dean oversees a multidivisional shared services unit, the college provosts, who lead the academic component of UCSC’s college experience, the Educational Partnership Center, Summer Session, Academic Advising, the Academic Integrity Office, and Global Engagement.
Reporting directly to the Campus Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor, the Vice Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Education serves as the principal liaison between campus administration and the Academic Senate regarding undergraduate academic matters.
The anticipated salary range for the role is currently $310,000 to $350,000, commensurate with experience. UC Santa Cruz also offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
The application process will be open through March 16, 2025, or until the position is filled. A complete application will include a detailed cover letter expressing your interest in and qualifications for the position, as well as a current CV.
Interested candidates can apply using the following Talent Profile link:
https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/22568
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes
respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to: UCSC Equal Employment Opportunity webpage (https://equity.ucsc.edu/eeoaa/equal-employment-opportunity/index.html).