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SUNY Ulster · 5 months ago

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Stone Ridge, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$122K/yr - $130K/yr

SUNY Ulster is a community college committed to providing affordable pathways to education and career success. They are seeking a Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) to lead academic initiatives, strengthen student success, and enhance program development while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. The VPAA will oversee academic policies, support faculty, and ensure compliance with educational standards while engaging with the community and stakeholders.

Continuing EducationEducationHigher Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Lead the Academic Affairs team to review, uphold, formulate, and propose policies, subject to presidential and trustee approval, as needed, concerning all facets of academic affairs

Respond to regional needs by leading the faculty in the development and launch of new programs

Review program offerings ensure they meet regional needs and remain relevant to workforce and transfer needs

Ensure support and resources for academic programs to maintain the high quality of existing programs

Embrace a commitment to continuous improvement and lead academic assessment to improve overall institutional effectiveness

Effectively communicate and collaborate with other areas of the College to achieve institutional priorities

Ensure efficient use of resources by assessing department needs, development of budget recommendations, and management of the division within the budgetary constraints of the College

Ensure compliance with academic policies, procedures, regulatory bodies, accrediting agencies, and collective bargaining agreements

Maintain a high standard of faculty performance and ability by celebrating the art and science of teaching

Foster faculty engagement strategies that lead to innovative programs and pedagogy

Make promotion and tenure recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees

Lead effective services that support student success including library services and tutoring services

Oversee the College’s Ptech and dual enrollment offerings in a manner that advances student success and post-secondary completion

Work collaboratively with other divisions and the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs to ensure the successful implementation of the College’s Strategic Enrollment Management Plan and ensure the growth of the individual student in a supportive environment

Ensure that academic policies and practices (e.g. course scheduling, academic calendar) support enrollment goals

Ensure an effective advising program

Embody the College’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through leadership and action, and creating a welcoming learning and working environment that values, respects, and cares for its members

Represent the College with the State University of New York (SUNY), New York State Education Department, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Serve as the College representative to the SUNY Chief Academic Officers

Serve on the President’s cabinet and other committees (internal and external)

Represent the President as requested

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Strategic planningAcademic assessmentHigher education experienceShared governanceBudget managementProgram developmentFaculty developmentDiversityInclusionEffective communicationOrganizational skillsCollaboration

Required

Demonstrate an understanding of the community college mission and the ability to implement student success reforms

Ability to effectively convey information verbally and in writing

Demonstrate effective listening skills with respect for and openness to other people's thoughts and ideas

Effective organizational skills with the ability to implement systems and follow-up processes

Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

Knowledge of relevant assessment and continuous improvement frameworks and the ability to set and achieve results with clear, measurable goals

Ability to hire, develop, and retain individuals with diverse skills and perspectives resulting in cohesive and high-performing teams

Demonstrated record of strong working relationships with students, faculty, and staff

Terminal degree strongly preferred

Higher education teaching experience, preferably at the community college level

Successful record of progressive experience in positions of increasing responsibility and leadership in higher education

Experience with regional and programmatic accrediting agencies, preferably Middle States Commission for higher Education (MSCHE) accreditation experience

Experience working effectively within academic shared governance and collective bargaining

Experience in strategic and operational planning, budgeting, and supervision of managers and their staff

Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests