He previously served as the university's executive vice president from 2019 to 2021, vice president from 2007 to 2019, and dean of the Graduate School from 2007 to 2011.
In his previous administrative roles, he served as the top university official from 2019 to 2021, held a key leadership position from 2007 to 2019, and headed the Graduate School from 2007 to 2011.