Assistant Provost for Academic Programs

Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Positions Posted On: Thu Nov 7 2024 Job Description:

The Assistant Provost for Academic Programs works on behalf of the Provost and in collaboration with campus leadership and faculty governance to support the State University mission. The Assistant Provost will support academic program development throughout the University by advising and assisting campuses on relevant practices, standards, policies, and regulations. This position contributes to system-wide academic policy development and implementation, and works on other special projects. The Assistant Provost will participate in system-wide committees, serve as System Administration liaison to selected SUNY campus role-alike groups, and represent SUNY on various national, state, and professional committees, as appropriate.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review academic program proposals from assigned SUNY campuses, which includes interpreting and advising on practices, standards, policies, and regulations, as well as guidelines and protocols regarding program development and registration.
• Develop a thorough understanding of academic aspects of SUNY, including but not limited to, academic programs, general education, prior learning assessment, transfer, enrollment management, and the contextual factors in which SUNY colleges and universities operate.
• Advise assigned SUNY campuses on strategies for review of their academic program portfolio.
• As assigned, assess systemwide policies and work as part of a team to support policy development and implementation.
• Identify and promote opportunities for inter-campus and intra-SUNY collaboration, as well as between SUNY and external partners.
• As directed, prepare briefings, reports, and/or resolutions on issues pertaining to academic programs for the Chancellor and Board of Trustees, the State University community, Legislature, and other stakeholders.
• In collaboration with campus leadership, assist in resolving confidential problems, questions, and/or complaints from students, faculty, legislators, and other constituencies as related to assigned campuses.
• Serve as SUNY liaison on Middle States Accreditation visits, as assigned.
• Establish sustained, efficient, and effective dialogue with the senior leadership within System Administration, across SUNY campuses, and with external partners.
• Support shared governance throughout the System.
• Specific duties and responsibilities subject to change based on operational needs, with other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.
  
  

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree
• At least ten years of progressive higher education experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, and/or faculty development and engagement; which includes experience with academic program development, implementation, and assessment
• Experience working with diverse populations in higher education
• Experience developing academic program partnerships across higher education institutions and/or with community/industry partners
• Interpersonal skills that result in the advancement of SUNY goals through effective working relationships with diverse constituencies both within SUNY and with external constituencies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Flexibility and commitment to improvement
• Ability to work both independently and with guidance, navigate competing priorities, and address last-�minute requests for information
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the role of a System Administration in a multi-campus system
• Experience with colleges of technology or familiarity with applied academic degree programs
  
  

Additional Information

• Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $105,000 - $115,000.
• Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our Management/Confidential benefits summary for additional information.
• The state title for this position is Assistant Provost (MP3)
• Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.
• This position will be based in Albany with some travel required, including nights and weekends.
• The opportunity to telecommute may be discussed within the framework established by leadership of SUNY System Administration.
• This position has an anticipated start date of April 2025.
  
  

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

SUNY System Administration Benefits

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

• Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
• Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
• Time Off:Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
• Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid schedules, are available depending on position.
  
  

Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits