Lead with vision, strategy, and equity as the Vice Provost for Academic Resources at San Francisco State University. With relocation assistance available, this position will be based out of San Francisco, CA, where you'll be managing a $150M budget across six colleges and eight academic units, you’ll drive sustainable financial planning and innovative resource allocation in an institution that prioritizes social justice and student success. With a strong DEI focus and a legacy of social justice, SF State offers a unique space for bold ideas and creative solutions. This role provides autonomy and impact, supporting a diverse student body and world-class faculty!

Another Source’s client, San Francisco State University, is recruiting a Vice Provost for Academic Resources to join their team in San Francisco, CA.    

Shape the Future of Academic Resource Strategy at SF State! 

SF State University is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Vice Provost for Academic Resources, a critical position that ensures the effective stewardship of financial and physical resources in alignment with the university’s academic mission. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and equity-minded professional to play a pivotal role in shaping budget strategy, enrollment forecasting, and space utilization at an institution that ranks #8 in the nation for social mobility and serves a diverse student population, 30% of whom are the first in their families to attend college. 

As an R2 research institution with 77 undergraduate and 63 master’s programs, SF State is deeply committed to student success, academic excellence, and public service. The Vice Provost for Academic Resources will directly impact these priorities by ensuring that academic planning is financially sustainable and responsive to the needs of faculty, students, and the broader university community. 

Explore SF State: https://www.sfsu.edu/ 

About Academic Resources 

Academic Resources provides fiscal  oversight for a budget of approximately $150M and services to the Academic Affairs division under the direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The office is primarily responsible for overseeing fiscal administration and financial planning for SF State’s seven colleges (Business, Ethnic Studies, Graduate Education, Health & Social Sciences, Liberal & Creative Arts, Science & Engineering along with Professional and Global Education), as well as for the University Library, the Division of Undergraduate Education and Academic Planning, the Division of Graduate Studies, Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Academic Technology, and the Academic Senate.  

Academic Resources is also responsible for the production and oversight of the class schedule and academic space management. Working closely with all colleges and academic units on financial and resource issues, Academic Resources provides quality service and accountability to faculty, staff and students in support of the university’s mission.   

Learn more about Academic Resources: https://academicresources.sfsu.edu/ 

Benefits Overview:  
The CSU system offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet you where you're at in life and typically adds 30-35% to your total compensation package. For more information on programs available, take a closer look in the Employee Benefits Summary: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/careers/benefits/Documents/employee-benefits-summary.pdf 

• Emphasis on maintaining a healthy work-life balance with ample PTO and flexibility, which includes up to 24 vacation days per year (based on employee group/or services). 

• Enjoy the vibrant campus life with access to athletic and gym facilities, renowned sporting events, artist events, and world-renowned speakers. 

• Numerous professional development opportunities to advance your career including tuition waivers for yourself, a spouse, registered domestic partner or an eligible dependent child across any of the 23 CSU campuses. 

• Two different retirement plans catered to fit your personal saving goals: CalPERS Retirement Plan or 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan (Similar to a 401k plan) 

• Medical benefits tailored to support various life stages 

• We recognize that transportation to and from work can be expensive and we are here to help support you with pre-tax commuter benefits. 

Overview Of The Role:  

This role reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Vice Provost for Academic Resources is responsible for fiscal and physical resources that support the university’s academic mission, including budget planning and administration, course schedule planning, course enrollment forecasting and coordination, classroom utilization and maintenance, and special projects as assigned by the Provost.  

The Vice Provost for Academic Resources provides counsel and advice to the Provost and academic councils on fiscal and resource planning, institutional trends, and course enrollment.  Focusing on student success and the needs of the curriculum, the Vice Provost for Academic Resources works closely with the Colleges to assist in scheduling, space, and budgetary matters. The incumbent supports informed decision-making for the allocation of academic resources, including classroom and office space, and the alignment of budget to promote student and faculty success. The Vice Provost works collaboratively with the Division of Administration and Finance to improve processes and realize efficiencies. 

Anticipated Annual Salary Range: 

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $230,000-$233,000, though it is budgeted up to $240,000 based on experience.

Minimum Competencies You Will Bring To The Role:  

• Commitment to academic mission of educational excellence and equity and student success. 

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in financial and academic resource management. 

• Broad-based knowledge and diverse background in financial management and leadership. 

• Demonstrated competency in strategic and business planning, with a successful record of accomplishment in managing higher education budgets utilizing university financial systems and infrastructures. 

• Successful experience in organizational leadership and management, with a proven record of accomplishment in developing an effective and efficient team. 

• Experience in improving business processes and efficiency as an entrepreneurial and innovative leader who thinks creatively about financial solutions. 

• Ability to work collaboratively and foster inclusive decision-making processes with deans, administrators, faculty, staff, and students as applicable, as well as with the community at large, using effective communication, strategic planning, and collaboration across departments and divisions in the university. 

• Understanding the relationship between resources and course enrollments.  

• Ability to oversee a major university unit on a daily basis. 
   

Preferred Qualifications We’d Like To See: 

• Demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities specified above, through successful administrative experience in higher education, especially in Academic Affairs and its diverse fiscal processes 

• Demonstrated experience managing a complex financial portfolio within, or comparable to that of, a large university. 

• Ability to be responsive to a shifting budget within a public university system. 

• History of effectively overseeing a major university unit that includes successful personnel management and strategic planning.  

• Excellent working knowledge of the legal, regulatory, administrative, and compliance policies relevant to public higher education.

• A strong understanding of the impact of systemic inequities on higher education resource distribution and a demonstrated ability to address these challenges through innovative financial strategies. 

• Experience developing and implementing budget models that prioritize student success, particularly for first-generation and diverse student populations. 
   

Application Procedure 

A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. Application review begins February through March 21, 2025.  A cover letter will be required with application.  

The position start date is July 1, 2025. Review of applications and nominations will begin February 20, 2025. 
 

San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. We strongly encourage the application of individuals from historically underrepresented groups. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources Manager. Additional information on the requirements for new hires may be found at the Human Resources web page (https://hr.sfsu.edu/about-hr ). 
 

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