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Associate Provost Academic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation

Position Number: 6809191
Location: Orem, UT
Position Type: Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts

Associate Provost Academic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Job Type: Executives
Job Number: FY2605342
Closing: 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
Location: 800 W University Parkway, Orem
Division: VP Academic Affairs

Position Announcement

This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to shape the academic direction and long-term effectiveness of Utah Valley University. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, the position provides strategic and operational oversight for multiple units within Academic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across Academic Affairs and other university divisions to advance institutional accreditation, academic planning, curriculum development, scheduling, and assessment, ensuring that academic programs are aligned, effective, and responsive to the needs of students and the institution.

In this role, you will play a key part in advancing the university's mission through high-quality curricular delivery, continuous improvement, and data-informed decision-making. Serving as a representative of the Academic Affairs Division, you will engage with internal and external partners and may act on behalf of the Provost and Senior Vice President when needed. This position is well suited for a collaborative, strategic leader who is motivated to make a lasting impact on academic excellence and student success within a dynamic, community-focused university environment.

The desired start date for this position is 5/1/2026

Use the following link to apply: https://myersmcrae.com/skins/userfiles/files/UVU-Associate%20Provost_2025_FINAL.pdf (Download PDF reader)

Summary of Responsibilities

Provides strategic direction; establishes priorities; and oversees budget, staffing, and structure of the following units within Academic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation in the Academic Affairs Division: Academic Scheduling Office, Curriculum Office, Office of Graduate Studies and Online Programs, Office of Accreditation and Academic Assessment, and Academic Planning and Effectiveness. Chairs the Course Fee Review Committee, co-chairs the Academic Scheduling Committee and provides administrative support to relevant university governance and shared governance committees. Communicates policy interpretation; facilitates development and implementation of matters related to academic programs and assessment. Serves as a representative on a range of work groups by virtue of the position.
Oversees and coordinates academic assessment processes and reporting in alignment with institutional goals and the requirements set forth by Utah System of Higher Education and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Establishes active and comprehensive plans for evaluation of learning outcomes and reviews of academic programs that foster a culture of data-informed decision making among faculty members and academic leaders. Partners with academic leaders and staff members in the Academic Affairs Division to facilitate planning and assessment processes related to institutional effectiveness.
Serves as the data trustee for the Academic Affairs Division and engages in tasks to continuously improve the collection, analysis, reporting, dissemination, and archiving of data. Serves as the Accreditation Liaison Officer for Utah Valley University and leads institutional accreditation processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities' Standards for Accreditation. Provides advocacy and support to faculty members and academic leaders for specialized accreditation processes at the program and school/college levels. Ensures that the campus community is well informed about accreditation-related issues and oversees the organization and preparation for the successful conduct of annual and cyclical accreditation reviews, as well as any follow-up reviews. Stays abreast of changes in accreditation policies and procedures, and maintains knowledge of current trends, events, and emerging issues.
Maintains awareness of Utah Valley University's strategic and operating environment and collaborates with the Office of Institutional Engagement and Effectiveness to ensure consistency with strategy among the Academic Master Plan, the University's strategic plan, university master plans, and initiatives of the State of Utah and the Utah System of Higher Education. Manages assessment of the Academic Master Plan and provides progress updates and reports, as appropriate.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with a terminal degree and three or more years of teaching experience at the college/university level.
Direct experience with for-credit programs or curriculum development, accreditation, and academic assessment in a comprehensive university, online teaching, or scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three or more years of full-time successful experience in an academic leadership role, such as a director, department chair, or higher.
Accreditation experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

Knowledge of state and federal higher education accountability regulations, institutional and specialized accreditation standards and processes, and national initiatives and trends in higher education assessment.
Demonstrated knowledge of formative and summative assessment principles, direct and indirect assessment measures, and continuous improvement principles in higher education.
Demonstrated knowledge of collegial, consultative processes in a shared-governance environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of online and graduate programming.

Skills

Strong management skills with demonstrated competencies in successfully developing and implementing short- and long-term objectives; aligning resources with strategy; delegating effectively; and managing effective work processes.
Skills in managing projects and promoting an environment of excellence, support, and satisfaction.
Strong skills in speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for different audiences.
Skills in using applications and enterprise systems, for communication, data collection and analysis, decision making, and presentation.
Strong skills in collecting, interpreting, synthesizing, assessing, and analyzing high-level data to make data-informed decisions and report out systematically.
Strong skills in preparing and reviewing reports, evaluations, and other related materials for accreditation and assessment activities.
Strong skills in undergraduate and graduate curriculum planning and development.

Abilities

Proven ability to optimally apply independent judgment and professional discretion to prioritize and/or align competing demands, use a systems approach to solve problems, and move projects and processes forward.
Demonstrated ability to establish productive relationships across an institution of higher education to work successfully and collaboratively toward common goals with a diverse faculty and staff.
Ability to demonstrate self-awareness, the highest ethical standards and practices, and personal accountability.
Ability to use judgment, discretion, and decision-making skills in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
Proven ability to work under pressure to manage deadlines.
Ability to seek out, understand, and be informed by diverse viewpoints and approaches to achieve University goals.
Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations.
Ability to strategically plan for desired outcomes.
Proven ability to resolve conflicts in a collegial manner.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/jobs/5176201/associate-provost-academic-programs-assessment-and-accreditation

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