Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Empire State University invites applications for the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to join a university that is growing and changing to meet the needs of learners of all ages. SUNY Empire, New York's first and only online public university, is a leader in accessible, flexible, and learner-centered education. This is a critical position responsible for ensuring student, faculty, and staff success at SUNY Empire.
Serving as a key member of the Provost's leadership team, the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs collaboratively develops and implements strategies to support high-quality teaching, learning, research, and scholarship. The individual oversees the Center for Teaching and Learning, Empire Online (i.e., instructional design and educational technology services), the Office of Graduate Studies, the Office of Sponsored Programs, the Library, and the Office of Credit for Prior Learning. Additionally, the individual represents Academic Affairs for labor management issues and engages with shared governance partners for matters related to policy creation and implementation.
The successful candidate will be a strategic, collaborative, data-driven individual with the organizational and interpersonal skills to lead teams and initiatives in service to the institutional strategic plan.
Job responsibilities include:- In support of the provost, serve as a key academic leader for the implementation, realization, and tracking of all Academic Affairs strategic plan objectives and goals;
- Provide leadership for key functional offices (Center for Teaching and Learning; Empire Online; Office of Graduate Studies; Office of Sponsored Programs; the Library; and the Office of Credit for Prior Learning) that drive the university's ability to deliver high-quality, innovative, online education;
- Function as the Academic Affairs liaison for labor management matters;
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the university to develop and revise academic policy as needed;
- Oversee academic program development;
- Additional duties as assigned by the Provost.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:- A terminal degree from an accredited U.S. Institution or comparable non-U.S. institution;
- 5 or more years of progressive leadership experience in higher education, with demonstrated effectiveness in building strategies for student, faculty, and staff success;
- Evidence of the ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders in a complex organization;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience working effectively in a highly regulated or unionized environment;
- Demonstrated success in implementing a strategic plan and strategic budgeting;
- Experience working effectively in an organization that serves diverse stakeholders.
- Experience with online education.
Special Information:- This position requires a physical presence in Saratoga Springs, NY, with robust remote work options available.
- Occasional travel to other locations and events may be required.
- VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
Additional Information:
Rank/Salary: Management-Confidential / $170,000-$185,000, dependent upon experience and qualifications.
We are pleased to offer our employees an excellent benefit package which includes NYS health insurance, free dental and vision, competitive retirement options, and generous vacation, sick and holiday accruals; and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. We also offer professional-development activities for professionals and support staff.
SUNY Empire is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University. SUNY Empire is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
SUNY Empire provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at ext. 2240.
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