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Title: Associate VP for Graduate Education and Internationalization Initiatives
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Vice President & Provost
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The AVP serves as a member of the Provost’s senior staff and provides day to day leadership for the Graduate School and oversight of the Office of International Engagement. The AVP serves as an advocate for graduate education and internationalization initiatives by enacting policies and processes designed to foster and support students, faculty, and programs. The AVP plays a vital role in shaping the University’s strategic vision for graduate and international education, maintaining academic excellence, and promoting equity, diversity, access, and belonging. In addition, the AVP represents the Graduate School across the University and at regional and national meetings. 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$185,000 - $215,000

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: University Benefits

Required Qualifications

1. A terminal degree from an accredited institution in a discipline related to the University’s curricula.
2. A record of outstanding scholarship and teaching, meriting tenure within a department or school at Illinois State University.
3. Record of significant full-time administrative leadership accomplishments in dynamic academic organizations at the department, school, college, or university level.
4. Proven ability to align fiscal resources with strategic priorities and supervise personnel and manage operations effectively.
5. Demonstrated commitment to shared governance and the ability to work with diverse constituencies across and beyond campus, such as graduate students (including international students), graduate faculty and program coordinators, administrative support offices, central administration, and international partners.
6. Evidence of deep knowledge of graduate education policies, challenges, and best practices.
7. Demonstrated commitment to the University’s core values which are: Teaching, Learning and Scholarship, Equity, Diversity, Access and Belonging, Respect, Collaboration, Individualized Attention, Community and Civic Engagement, and Integrity.
8. Demonstrated energy, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience leading a strategic planning process and successful implementation of a plan that reflects the overall goals of the University.
2. Experience developing enrollment management plans, and recruiting and retaining graduate students, including international graduate students.
3. Experience fostering global engagement, managing international collaborations, or implementing programs to support international students.
4. Success securing and managing extramural funding.
5. Expertise in creating, implementing, and/or assessing graduate programs and curricula. 6. Experience establishing and enforcing policies related to graduate admissions, academic progress, thesis/dissertation requirements, and degree completion.
7. Knowledge of state, federal, and international policies, regulations, processes, and protocols related to graduate education or initiatives.
8. Ongoing participation in national/international education professional organizations.

Work Hours

A fast-paced, productive office environment where work demands may extend beyond traditional hours of operation.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

7/1/2025

Required Documents/Instructions for Applicants

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Initial review of applications will begin on March 3, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should provide a curriculum vitae, a cover letter and the name and contact information for three references. References will not be contacted without prior knowledge and approval from candidates.

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Please see more information about this position here: Office of the Provost - Current Opportunities

Contact Information for Applicants

Cindy Lotz
cllotz@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University 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, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.