Empire State University · 3 hours ago
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Saratoga Springs, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$220K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expEmpire State University is seeking an experienced academic leader to serve as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. This role involves leading the division of Academic Affairs, overseeing academic strategy, and ensuring high-quality program delivery to a diverse student population.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the chief academic officer, leading all academic strategy and ensuring high-quality academic program delivery that aligns with best practices for a responsive, access-driven online public university
Recruit, retain, and develop an academic workforce committed to SUNY Empire's mission and diverse student population
Advance student, faculty, and staff success
Lead enterprise change management across five colleges and distributed teams, aligning people, processes, and technology with institutional strategic priorities
Build a high-performing leadership team to strengthen organizational effectiveness
Steward the division's fiscal resources responsibly
Cultivate a culture of excellence and accountability within Academic Affairs
Provide leadership for successful Middle States accreditation in 2028
Ensure ongoing implementation of effective, consistent accreditation, assessment, and program-review efforts that deliver the institution's commitment to continuous improvement
Create an execution strategy to support accreditation, including an overall calendar with accountable owners, on-time completion, and action plans
Lead and support student success through intentional, data-informed, outcomes-driven student success efforts in collaboration with academic stakeholders and the Vice President for Student Success and Institutional Effectiveness
The Provost serves as a member of the President's cabinet and is a key partner in driving the university's strategic plan, Elevate '28
Lead strategic plan implementation efforts for Academic Affairs in collaboration with deans, faculty, and staff in a shared governance environment
Meet annual strategic goals to ensure long-term objectives can be achieved
Deliver an Academic Affairs operating cadence tied to Elevate '28 with priorities, owners, timelines, and monthly dashboard reviews with deans
In collaboration with the Office of Enrollment Management and Marketing, build on four years of continuous enrollment growth to propel the university to its strategic enrollment management goal of serving 20,000 students in 2028
Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver fiscally responsible enrollment management
As the chief academic officer, the Provost is responsible for the creation and delivery of high-quality academic programs
Create programs that respond to the employer and community partnerships brought forward by the Partnerships and Workforce Development office
Advance a framework and policy structure for online academic quality, including responsible use of AI in teaching and learning
Qualification
Required
A doctoral degree from an accredited institution
Five years of experience at the Dean, Associate Vice President, equivalent level, or higher
Academic credentials consistent with appointment with tenure at the rank of professor, as demonstrated by excellence in teaching; service; and research, scholarship, or creative activity
A demonstrated record of increasing scope and responsibility in academic leadership, including budget oversight and personnel management
A record of commitment to outcomes-driven student success in service to a diverse student population
Successful experience in university and/or programmatic accreditation
Experience working effectively with faculty and staff in a shared governance environment
Demonstrated experience implementing technology that supports high-quality online teaching and learning and academic organizational effectiveness (such as AI, instructional design principles, etc.)
Experience advancing innovation, academic quality, and inclusion in online teaching and learning environments
Demonstrated success leading enterprise change across multiple units, including strengthening leadership teams
Preferred
A record of partnering with external entities (e.g., employers, schools, unions, or other agencies) to drive sustainable, mission-driven growth
Demonstrated success serving diverse learners, such as post-traditional students and those who are returning to higher education
Experience leading or delivering online academic programs
Demonstrated success working in the public sector
Company
Empire State University
Empire State University is an public university.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pamela Malone
Strategic Advisor to the CFO
Brian Goodale
Director of Academic Partnerships
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