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Chief Academic Officer

Colorado State University · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Denver, Colorado, United States
On-site
Full-time · Manager
$260K–$290K per year
5+ years

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Lead academic strategy and policy across the Colorado State University System, advising the Chancellor, Board of Governors, and external partners.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The anticipated hiring range is $260,000-290,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for academic affairs, student success, educational innovation, workforce development, and academic policy across the System
Serve as principal advisor to the Chancellor and Board of Governors on academic matters
Coordinate and present reports and curricular proposals to the Board of Governors
Act as liaison with the Colorado Department of Higher Education and other state bodies
Assist in legislative matters involving academic and student affairs policy

Requirements

Tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or higher at an accredited institution
Nice to have: Leadership experience in a public higher education system
Nice to have: Experience working with governing boards
Nice to have: Experience with state higher education policy and legislative relations
Nice to have: Experience managing complex budgets

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