Associate Vice President - Blanding

Job description

Overview Utah State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Associate Vice President (AVP) of Utah State University Blanding. Located in Blanding, Utah, USU Blanding is a residential campus within the statewide system of Utah State University, offering certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The Associate Vice President reports to the Deputy Vice President for Statewide Residential Campuses and serves on the Statewide Campus Administrative Council. This senior leadership role is responsible for advancing enrollment growth, strengthening workforce alignment, and deepening partnerships across San Juan County and the broader Four Corners region. USU Blanding plays a critical role in expanding educational access in rural Utah. The next AVP will lead with a clear focus on: The successful candidate will bring executive leadership experience and the ability to guide a comprehensive residential campus in a complex and evolving environment. This individual must understand how to build trust in rural communities, strengthen regional pipelines, and align academic offerings with real opportunity. The AVP will represent the campus effectiv...