Associate Vice Provost for Academic Success

Indiana University
Indiana University

Bloomington, IN, USA

Posted on Oct 24, 2026

Posting Details

Position Details
Title Associate Vice Provost for Academic Success
Appointment Status Tenure
Department IU Bloomington Undergraduate Education
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
The Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (VPUE) at Indiana University Bloomington invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice Provost for Academic Success.

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Success will provide campus-wide leadership for strategies, programs, and partnerships that strengthen undergraduate academic success, persistence, and degree progress.

The Associate Vice Provost will lead one of VPUE’s four strategic focus areas and work across academic schools, the College, Enrollment Management, Student Life, University Student Success, faculty governance, and other campus partners to identify and address barriers to undergraduate academic success.

The position will provide strategic leadership for a portfolio that includes campus-wide academic advising, retention and persistence, academic recovery and student standing, first-year and other critical-transition academic initiatives, and emerging academic-success priorities.

The position is anticipated to begin January 1, 2027, and will carry a 50% administrative appointment in the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and a 50% faculty appointment in the successful candidate’s home academic unit.

The Associate Vice Provost reports directly to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and serves as a member of the VPUE senior leadership team.


Key Responsibilities

The Associate Vice Provost for Academic Success will:

  • Provide strategic leadership for undergraduate academic success initiatives across IU Bloomington.
  • Lead and coordinate campus-wide academic advising in partnership with academic schools and advising leadership.
  • Advance strategies to strengthen undergraduate retention, persistence, academic progress, and degree completion.
  • Provide senior leadership for academic recovery, student standing, and related policies and interventions.
  • Strengthen academic-success strategies for first-year students and students navigating other critical transitions.
  • Identify systemic barriers to undergraduate academic success and convene appropriate campus partners to develop and implement solutions.
  • Use institutional data and evidence to identify student-success challenges, assess interventions, and inform priorities.
  • Foster collaboration among academic schools, the College, Enrollment Management, Student Life, University Student Success, faculty, and other campus partners.
  • Provide strategic leadership and coordination for VPUE units and programs within the Academic Success focus area.
  • Support the development of scalable, evidence-informed approaches to academic support and student success.
  • Represent VPUE on campus and university committees and initiatives related to undergraduate academic success.
  • Advise the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education on emerging challenges, opportunities, policies, and priorities affecting undergraduate academic success.
  • Undertake additional strategic initiatives as assigned by the Vice Provost.

Leadership Scope

The Associate Vice Provost will provide senior leadership for an emerging Academic Success portfolio that currently encompasses or connects with:

  • Undergraduate Academic Advising
  • Retention and Persistence
  • Academic Recovery and Student Standing
  • First-Year Academic Success
  • Academic transitions and student mobility
  • Identification and resolution of institutional barriers to undergraduate academic success
  • Emerging campus-wide academic-success initiatives

The precise portfolio may evolve as VPUE continues to align its organization and programs with campus priorities.
Basic Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Candidates must:

  • Currently hold a full-time faculty appointment at Indiana University Bloomington and be eligible to maintain a 50% faculty appointment in the candidate’s home academic unit.
  • Have a record of successful academic leadership and service.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and student academic success.
  • Have experience working collaboratively across academic or administrative boundaries.
  • Demonstrate the ability to build partnerships and lead complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Have excellent communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to evidence-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Department Contact for Questions
Christy Moore
Executive Administrative Assistant to the Vice Provost
cmgallag@iu.edu
Additional Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates may also demonstrate:

  • Experience in academic administration or faculty leadership.
  • Experience with undergraduate curriculum, advising, student success, retention, or related areas.
  • Experience leading campus-wide or cross-school initiatives.
  • Understanding of the structures, policies, and academic culture of Indiana University Bloomington.
  • Experience using institutional data to inform academic strategy and decision-making.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate broad institutional priorities into effective programs, policies, or organizational change.
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
All tenure-track and non-tenure track faculty are encouraged to apply.

To apply: please submit CV, letter of application, and list of at least 3 references.

To ensure consideration, applications should be received by November 9, 2026, however the search will continue, and the applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should review the position requirements and apply at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/34695

H-1B visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
For Best Consideration Date 11/09/2026
Expected Start Date 01/01/2027
Posting Number IU-101761-2026

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Have you previously been employed with IU?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Application
  3. List Of References
Optional Documents
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