What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Academic Affairs position at SUNY Erie Community College?
Department :
Provost and Executive Vice President
Salary / Hourly
95,000.00 Annual
Union / Position Status :
Posting Closing Date :
March 14, 2025
Applications must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM the evening before the posting closing date .
Please note that the posting will close at midnight (12 : 00 AM) on the posting closing date.
JOB DESCRIPTION
About SUNY Erie Community College
SUNY Erie Community College (SUNY Erie) is a vibrant public institution within the State University of New York (SUNY) system, serving Western New York since 1946. With campuses in Buffalo (City Campus), Williamsville (North Campus), and Orchard Park (South Campus), SUNY Erie provides affordable, high-quality education to a diverse student population. Offering over 70 degree and certificate programs, the college emphasizes student success, workforce development, and transfer pathways to four-year institutions. SUNY Erie fosters a welcoming, inclusive campus culture that values innovation, equity, and community engagement.
Position Overview
SUNY Erie seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) . The VPAA provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all academic programs, faculty development, and student learning initiatives. This role is instrumental in advancing academic excellence, strengthening student outcomes, and enhancing workforce-aligned education. The VPAA will champion equity, innovation, and collaboration to ensure that SUNY Erie remains a leader in community college education.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Academic Leadership and Strategy
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for academic affairs aligned with the college's mission and institutional goals.
- Oversee the development, assessment, and continuous improvement of academic programs to ensure they meet workforce needs, transfer requirements, and accreditation standards.
- Foster innovation in curriculum design, instructional delivery, and student engagement strategies, including expanding online and hybrid learning.
- Formulates policies and procedures for academic departments of the college.
- Oversight of Academic Committees.
2. Faculty Development and Support
3. Student Success and Academic Support
4. Operational Excellence
5. Workforce and Community Partnerships
6. Budget and Resource Management
Core Competencies
Leadership Attributes
Qualifications
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three (3) professional references, and a statement on their philosophy of academic affairs leadership. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information, visit SUNY Erie's website.
Special Requirements
Official transcripts will be required for successful candidates within 30 days of hire.
The salary will range from $95,000 - $100,000.
Contact Human Resources at (716) 851-1840 with any questions.
Our mission to offer quality education includes exposing our students to a diverse range of cultures, experiences and expertise. At SUNY Erie Community College, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
SUNY Erie Community College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or in the administration of any of its policies and programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, veteran status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristics protected by law. This applies to all students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting the Civil Rights Compliance Officer listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.
The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies :
Civil Rights Compliance Officer
Human Resource Department
North Campus
6205 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
716) 270-5735
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please contact :
New York Office
United States Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip 26th Floor,
Tel (646) 428-3800; Email : OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.
Salary : $95,000 - $100,000