Vice Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Education

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.

A global research university, UC Santa Cruz is part of the world’s most celebrated system of public higher education and stands among the leading institutions of higher learning. A member of the prestigious 10-campus University of California System, UC Santa Cruz has earned worldwide distinction through its commitment to high-impact research and creative scholarship, innovative teaching of undergraduate and graduate students, and engaged public service that benefits our communities and the world. One of only nine universities that is both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), UC Santa Cruz is a proud member of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities.

The campus provides unparalleled opportunities for students to learn through hands-on experience—in laboratories, art studios, and archives as well as through field research that spans the world. Nearly 20,000 students choose from 67 undergraduate majors and 67 graduate programs across the arts, humanities, physical and biological sciences, social sciences, computer science, and engineering. All UC Santa Cruz undergraduate students, whether they live on- or off-campus, are affiliated with one of the 10 residential colleges. With a first-year retention rate of 90 percent, a six-year graduation rate of 75 percent for first-time students, and 80 percent of transfer students graduating in four years or less, UC Santa Cruz is proud of its student success accomplishments and is committed to continuing and enhancing efforts to provide students with the resources they need to succeed.

The Division of Undergraduate Education oversees key areas that shape the undergraduate experience—including: Academic Integrity Office, Colleges, Educational Partnership Center, Summer Session, Undergraduate Advising, Undergraduate Research, Personnel, and the Division of Global Engagement.

The position will report directly to the Campus Provost & Executive Vice Chancellor. As a member of the Campus Provost & Executive Vice Chancellors ’s leadership team, the Vice Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Education (VPDUE) serves as the campus-wide expert and leader for undergraduate education, promoting its excellence in all areas. The next Vice Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Education will provide leadership that addresses challenges in higher education while developing a vision for long-term opportunities for the Division of Undergraduate Education at UC Santa Cruz. These opportunities include advancing First- and Second-Year Academic Performance through coherent, data-informed strategies; reimagining advising and the First-Year Experience; evolving the College System while preserving its distinctive value; leveraging Summer Session and curricular innovation for timely degree completion; and providing visionary academic leadership in a complex, resource-constrained environment.

A detailed profile for this position is available at: https://www.dsgco.com/search/22568-university-of-california-santa-cruz-vice-provost-dean-of-undergraduate-education/

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.

For best consideration, please send all nominations and applications to:

Jim Sirianni, Global Managing Partner and Practice Leader, Education
Mark Halligan, Senior Associate
DSG Storbeck
UCSCVPDUE@dsgco.com

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).