Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Vice Provost, the Vice Provost for
Undergraduate Academic Affairs (VPUAA) is focused on student
success and leads transformative change at Virginia Tech,
articulating the academic vision for undergraduate education,
advocating for its role in the university’s mission, incorporating
the increasingly complex role of globalization in the undergraduate
education experience, and providing support and direction to
advance the contributions of undergraduate education to an R1
university with global aspirations. As a student-centered
university, Virginia Tech seeks to sustain an educational
environment that prioritizes students as individuals with varied
educational and professional interests, needs, and challenges. In
support of these goals are an extensive array of units and programs
reporting to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs,
including Academic Advising Initiatives, Undergraduate Academic
Integrity, Career and Professional Development, First-Year
Experiences, Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program, Office
of Undergraduate Research, Pathways to General Education,
Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Student Opportunities
& Achievement Resources Program (SOAR), Student Success Center,
and Veterans Services.
Full Position Profile-
Virginia Tech-VPUAA Position Profile.pdf
The VPUAA works collaboratively with college deans and associate
deans to coordinate programs and services that meet the varying
needs of a heterogeneous undergraduate student population and
encourages the success of faculty and students. They establish and
implement short and long-range strategic goals, objectives, and
operating procedures; play a key role in establishing and upholding
campus policies around undergraduate education; evaluate and
monitor programmatic and operational effectiveness, and effect
changes required for improvement. The VPUAA also prioritizes
fostering a supportive and inclusive campus culture that emphasizes
student mental health, well-being, and belonging, recognizing these
as critical to academic success and personal development. The VPUAA
communicates regularly with the Executive Vice Provost and other
vice provosts to ensure coordination and collaboration with
relevant divisions and programs. The vice provost maintains a
visible profile on campus, fully engaging with student, faculty,
staff, and alumni communities, and monitoring and anticipating the
emerging needs and issues affecting the undergraduate
population.
In the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic
Affairs, the VPUAA will oversee development and submission of
internal and external reports, assessment and evaluation of
programs, and initiate improvements, collaborating with internal
and external offices and agencies as appropriate. The VPUAA
leverages data analytics and evidence-based practices to assess and
improve student success initiatives, retention, graduation rates,
and postgraduate success. He or she establishes and maintains an
organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the
organization’s goals and objectives and oversee recruitment,
training, supervision, professional development and evaluation of
their team. Within these units, the VPUAA will forecast and control
expenditures by projecting needs, justifying requests, allocating
funds, revising priorities, and monitoring expenditures, and will
ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, accreditation
standards, and university policies in their operations.
To support the university’s strategic goals, the VPUAA will lead
efforts to ensure equitable access to undergraduate education and
support services for underserved and underrepresented student
populations, including first-generation students, low-income
students, students from rural backgrounds, and international
students. The VPUAA will also collaborate with campus partners to
advance innovative and flexible learning pathways that align with
students’ diverse professional and academic goals including global
learning opportunities, international partnerships, and students’
cross-cultural competencies to meet the increasing demands of a
globalized education.
The work of the VPUAA will align with Virginia Tech’s Beyond
Boundaries vision and aspirations for global distinction,
contributing to advancing its inclusive excellence initiatives and
land-grant mission of service. They will embody a leadership
philosophy grounded in Virginia Tech’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May
Serve), prioritizing service-oriented and mission-driven
decision-making. The VPUAA will also promote interdisciplinary
collaboration across colleges, advancing programs that equip
students to address complex, real-world problems, drive innovation,
and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to
contribute to the university’s mission of preparing students to
address the world’s most pressing challenges through education,
research, and service.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a terminal/professional degree, experience and
credentials appropriate for an academic or administrative faculty
appointment at Virginia Tech, a record of progressive and visionary
leadership appropriate for advancing undergraduate education.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate effective communication
and interpersonal skills; the ability to effectively lead and work
collaboratively with multiple constituencies; a commitment to
building a strong learning environment for students that stresses
academic quality, student engagement, experiential learning, career
development, global perspectives, and the judicious use of
innovative delivery strategies, including those involving
technology; effectiveness in planning, administration, personnel
and fiscal management, and assessment and evaluation; evidence of
commitment to inclusive excellence; and a demonstrated ability to
lead the organization in support of the tripartite mission for a
land grant university: learning, discovery, and engagement.
In addition, strong candidates will have successful and extensive
administrative experience at the chair or dean’s office level;
knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies; evidence of
leadership in professional associations; and a demonstrated ability
to foster partnerships with employers, alumni, and community
organizations to support career readiness, experiential learning,
and student success beyond graduation.
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
250,000 – 350,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
March 28, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal
conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve),
Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a
hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be
leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution
that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the
world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated
to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more
than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000
undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight
undergraduate
colleges , a school of
medicine , a veterinary
medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university
has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus
in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in
Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and
research
centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech
conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional
development opportunities and university shared
governance . These valuable contributions to university shared
governance provide important representation and perspective, along
with opportunities for unique and impactful professional
development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or
applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including
pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic
information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation,
race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or
otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire
about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation
of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected
by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an
accommodation, please contact Lisha Farrier at
lfarrier@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10
business days prior to the event.
Advertised: March 4, 2025
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