(Interim) Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Official Title: Assistant Vice Chancellor (Interim)
Working Title: (Interim) Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $150,000-$165,000
Position #00842910 - Requisition #38407
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About the University of Colorado - Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top ranked bachelors, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners-at any stage of their life and career-for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning provides strategic leadership for academic planning and continuous improvement initiatives that advance the university's mission and goals. The Interim AVC will direct, plan and lead the University academic initiatives and activities of the educational (teaching, research/creative activities), administrative, and related support services that provide data to support decision-making and assessment of institutional effectiveness. The Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor is also a senior member of the Provost's Team and will provide the Provost with recommendations and advice on academic planning and institutional effectiveness.

Interim Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Institutional Effectiveness:
What you will do:

• Academic Transformation:
  • Annual Program Check-ins (Program Viability): serve as point of contact from Provost's Office to faculty, staff, and academic leaders
  • Reimagining the Core: support (with staff from AVC of Academic Innovation and faculty leadership) the socialization of the reimagined core, leading to a vote on the reimagined core in the Spring. Will be responsible for notification to HLC of any changes.
• Manage HLC Accreditation:
  • Serve as the CU-Denver point of contact with the Higher Learning Commission and with the Anschutz campus
  • Coordination of Prison Education Program site visit.
  • Coordination of new location additions
  • Coordination of the Quality Initiative, with Faculty Fellow
  • Oversee and submit the annual institutional update
  • Coordination of any new programs, certificates, locations, and substantive academic changes.
  • Degree Program Review
  • Coordination of the seven degree programs under review this year, including the creation and submission ofa summary report to the Board of Regents.
  • Review and adjust, as necessary, the 2027-2028 reviews to the next cycle.
• Policy Coordination
  • Provide supervision and oversight of the policy development process, coordinating with Legal and others as appropriate.
• Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) Point of Contact for General Education and Academic Council.
• Work collaboratively with the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness (OIRE) to identify, define, prioritize, and obtain institutional research and assessment data in support of decision-making in the following areas:
  • Enrollment planning (including enrollment projections, recruitment yields, student persistence and retention, student progression and graduation, and alumni employment trends).
  • Faculty credentials and instructional workloads.
  • New academic course and program development.
  • Academic and non-academic program reviews.
  • Instructional costs and academic productivity.
  • Performance and viability of programs, centers and institutes.
  • Peer benchmarking.
  • Learner/Student characteristics.
• Collaborate with OIRE in the collection, analysis, and preservation of data for use by the institution in studies of University policies and operations.
• Monitors, reviews, and reports broad, national and industry trends in academia regarding collection, analysis, and reporting practices to keep current with evolving national practices.
• In collaboration with OIRE, directs and prepares a variety of internal and external narratives and statistical records, reports, and files related to research, projects, institutional assessment, planning, decision-making, quality improvement, policies, procedures, personnel, enrollment, and assigned activities, including data for external reporting, such as accreditation and state and federal data.
• Participates in and provides leadership in the assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Provides data-informed recommendations centered on the student experience across diverse identities, backgrounds, and educational paths.
• Leads and supervises a team of support staff in the unit.
• Serves on university committees and task forces on an as-needed basis, as well as other duties to support the University's mission.

Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

• Must be a current University of Colorado employee.
• Terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Eight (8) years of experience in academic planning and assessment in higher education.
• Experience leading and managing teams.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Demonstrated project management experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of accreditation standards and accreditation compliance processes.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication and strategic thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, manage data-driven initiatives, and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students and administrators.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage across a complex and dynamic set of projects with competing deadlines and priorities.
• Demonstrated success in presenting data and analyses clearly and accurately in both verbal and written formats.
• Proven ability to work in partnership with senior leadership, faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable working and learning environment.
• Understanding of complexities inherent in large, multi-campus university systems.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from faculty, department chairs, program directors, deans, the provost, the chancellor, and the CU System leadership.
• Understanding of data warehouse structure, business intelligence models, and advanced applied statistical knowledge and skills.

Conditions of Employment

• This is an Interim position, meaning placement is provisional and/or temporary, until a permanent placement is made.
• Applicants for this position must be a current University of Colorado system wide employee (This includes being employed at UCDenver, UC Anschutz Medical Campus, UCBoulder, UCColorado Springs, and the CUSystem Office
• This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
• Must be willing to take a 3-day ProSci Change Management course in early January 2026.

Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements

• The ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $150,000 - 165,000.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:59:00 PM. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications
• A current CV/resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)

Questions should be directed to Dave Deffenbacher, dave.deffenbacher@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.