Office of the Provost - Vice Provost for Academic Success

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Vice Provost for Academic Success (VPAS) serves as a key member of the Office of the Provost leadership team to provide oversight and strategic direction for student academic excellence that is focused on student academic engagement and persistence to graduation.  The VPAS is responsible for leading and managing a broad range of services and initiatives related to student academic success and has a portfolio that includes Academic Advising and Transitions (First Year Advising, University Academic Advising, University Seminar and Transfer Initiatives) and Experiential and Academic Initiatives (Testing, Evaluation & Measurement Center, Texas Success Initiatives, Work Study Mentorship Program, Center for Experiential, Community and Career Engaged Learning (EXC2EL), and Service Learning). The VPAS (in collaboration with the Vice Provost for Academic Innovation) will also serve as an Academic Affairs liaison to the Round Rock Campus to assist with the launch of new academic programs and curricular initiatives. In addition the VPAS  will work closely with the Office of Student Success to provide comprehensive and holistic support for students. Outstanding candidates with experience in Student Academic Success are encouraged to apply for the role of  Vice Provost for Academic Success.

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To Apply

The Search committee invites applications to be submitted directly to the Texas State Application for the position. 

Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing relevant experience and interest in the position.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however they should be submitted as soon as possible to assure consideration.

Search Committee

Dr. Vedaraman Sriraman

Committee Chair
Senior Vice Provost, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs


Mr. Nicholas Weimer

Assistant Vice Provost, Experiential and Academic Initiatives


Dr. Michael Preston

Associate Vice President, Student Success


Mr. Gary Ray

Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management


Dr. Shetay Ashford-Hanserd

Chair, Organization, Workforce, and Leadership Studies


Dr. Toni Sol

Interim Vice Provost for Faculty Success, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs


Dr. Julie Lessiter

Vice President, Round Rock Campus