What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Vice President and Provost of Academic Affairs position at AGB Search?
Farmingdale State College, part of the State University of New York System, seeks an innovative, forward-thinking, and creative leader to serve as its next Senior Vice President and Provost of Academic Affairs.
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Reporting to the president, the provost will be an engaged leader who will provide an energizing vision for enriching academic programs and will enhance teaching, research and the student experience. The provost will work with other members of the senior leadership team to help achieve the college’s strategic goals and mission of inclusive excellence as the premier college of applied science and technology within the SUNY system.
The provost will serve as a strong partner to President Robert Prezant, who joined FSC in August 2024, to achieve an ambitious agenda. Leading the Office of Academic Affairs, the provost will have a transformative impact on both the direction of the academic portfolio in the years to come as well as implementing changes to bolster faculty research and professional development and continuously improve the student experience. They will integrate the work of academic units and enhance collegial relationships; recruit exceptional faculty and serve a diverse and growing student body. Excellent communication skills are essential for success, as is the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
About Farmingdale State College
Farmingdale State College (FSC) is the largest college of technology within the State University of New York System with over 10,000 students. FSC offers 45 degree programs principally at the baccalaureate level. In recent years, the College has thrice earned Higher Education Excellence in Diversity recognition and is now designated as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI). The College is integrally involved in providing talent, programs, and service to the broader Long Island region. In addition, Farmingdale currently holds Carnegie Classification for Civic Engagement, which speaks to the mission of providing experiential learning for all students.
Nominations and Applications
To apply for the Senior Vice President and Provost of Academic Affairs position please click the following link : AGB Search Portal. For full consideration, applications should be received by January 24th, 2025. The Search committee will continue its work until an appointment is made.
Application materials must be submitted electronically and should include :
- a letter of interest that addresses specifically how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications intersect with FSC’s qualifications and listed priorities outlined in the position profile;
- a curriculum vitae; and,
- the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references for future contact—please also include your professional relationship with each reference listed. No references will be contacted without prior permission granted by the candidate.
All candidate names will remain confidential.
Farmingdale State College is committed to the principles of non-discrimination and quality of opportunity in all of its personnel procedures and practices. The College recruits, selects, hires, trains and promotes staff and provides benefits without regard to race, sex, age, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness, and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. FSC is an AA / EOE / ADA employer.
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