Position Description

The academic champion at SUNY Sullivan, the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs ensures the college pursues its ambitious mission offering every student a high-quality education and an exceptional student experience. A senior member of the college’s leadership team, the VP 1) leads and manages the planning, assessment and delivery of all academic functions at the college; 2) oversees the administration and operations of all academic and related student functions 3) ensures the alignment of all student services with academic priorities; 4) represents the college with SUNY and with all relevant external groups; and 5) functions as the college’s chief administrative officer when so designated.

The Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs directly supervises the academic departments; Director of Workforce Development; Dean of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Health Sciences, Public Services Librarian; a Senior Administrative Associate, and others as so determined.

This position reports to the President and participates in the President’s Executive Council and Cabinet. It is classified Management/ Confidential.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; the review of resumes will be ongoing. The annual salary starts at $110,000. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and the contact information including emails for 3 professional references (one supervisor).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Terminal degree strongly preferred
• Extensive teaching experience, preferably at the community college level
• A minimum of five years of academic administrative experience at the level of dean or above
• Experience and knowledge of curricula and program development, assessment and improvement
• Outstanding communication skills
• Proven judgement to make difficult decisions
• Established ability to use data to facilitate improvements
• A documented commitment to a student-centered learning environment and to the comprehensive community college mission
• Proven ability to create inclusive academic environments that prioritize access, diversity and student success

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning and Assessment

• Consults with the President and other staff members concerning the short and long-range goals of the College.
• Assists supervisors in the development of unit plans, which are combined into the academic and student services plans and drive decision making in the units.
• In consultation with faculty and student services personnel, develops, reviews and approves new programs and overall policies and procedures for the day-to-day operation of the instructional and student services activities.
• Establishes a mechanism for regular and on-going evaluation/program review and audit of academic programs and student services. Recommends programs for deletion based on annual review findings.
• Directs assessment in the instructional and student services units.

Administration and Operations

• Develops the budget for the instructional and student services unit and, in cooperation with the Finance Office, reviews and approves budget requests which provide for the attainment of goals in accordance with approved plans.
• Supervises the master schedule of classes, faculty handbook and other published materials. Facilitates the development and updating of the College on-line catalog.
• Disseminates to the college community and maintains compliance with SUNY System policy and procedure, including submission of required reports.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of articulation and cooperative agreements with other institutions of higher education, BOCES, and business/industry.
• Maintains liaison with community groups and others important to; but outside of the College and handles sometimes difficult and/or sensitive matters.
• Ensures the college is positioned to serve the county workforce with both credit and non-credit programming.
• Serves on the President’s Cabinet and other councils and committees as designated.
• May serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Curriculum Committee of the Faculty Council.
• Participates in the collective bargaining process as a member of the College’s negotiating team by assisting in the preparation of negotiation proposals, providing information and support to the chief labor negotiator and representing the College, as required, at labor management meetings.
• Represents the President at meetings, conferences and other events as designated.
• When designated, acts as chief administrative officer and assists the President by:
• Directing and coordinating the ongoing administration of the College’s instruction and instruction-related service programs and student services.
• Assuming responsibility for designated phases of the day-to-day operations of the College.
• Completing or overseeing the completion of various special assignments or projects, including Middle States re-accreditation.
• Provides direction to and assists in the planning for and writing of grants directly related to the academic elements of the college.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned/or appropriate by the President.

General:

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.  This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Management/Confidential staff are not eligible to participate in a bargaining unit and employment with SUNY Sullivan is considered at will.

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer:

SCCC is an equal opportunity employer.  SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.  SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.  Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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