October 31, 2024
To: Academic Senate Faculty
From: David Marshall, Executive Vice Chancellor
Re: UC Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director, UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP)
Please see this announcement from the UC Office of the President about the national recruitment of a new UC Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director of the UC Education Abroad Program (UCEAP). Since this is a UC systemwide program located on the UC Santa Barbara campus, it might be of special interest to faculty from our campus. Thank you.
This letter is sent on behalf of UC System Provost and Executive Vice President Katherine S. Newman. For your convenience, the text of the letter is below. The signed letter is attached as a pdf.
EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLORS/PROVOSTS
ACADEMIC COUNCIL CHAIR STEVEN CHEUNG
Subject: Search for Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director, UC Education Abroad Program
Dear Colleagues:
We are excited to announce that the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) is currently seeking an Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director (AVPED) to lead this vital systemwide program. The AVPED will play a crucial role in shaping the future of UCEAP, working with staff, students, and international partners to enhance global education opportunities for UC students.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic, innovative leader with a background in international education, strategic planning, and academic leadership. Key responsibilities include overseeing UCEAP's $68 million budget, developing partnerships with global universities, and ensuring the academic integrity and operational excellence of UCEAP's 165 programs across 36 countries.
Please share this opportunity (PDF attached and link below) broadly on your campus and with potential candidates in your network.
Thank you for helping us spread the word about this important role!
Best regards,
Katherine S. Newman
UC System Provost and
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
UC Berkeley Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Sociology & Public Policy
Attachment:
Search for Associate Vice Provost and Executive Director, UC Education Abroad Program 10-24-2024
UCEAP position description
Cc: Academic Council Vice Chair Palazoglu
Executive Director Lin