Location: Delhi, NY Category: Administration Posted On: Wed Sep 11 2024 Job Description:

The Provost serves as the chief academic officer for SUNY Delhi. Reporting to the College President, the Provost provides leadership for academic programs, , Grants and Sponsored Programs, Registrar, Continuing Education and Workforce Development, the Resnick Library and the Resnick Academic Achievement Center, the Callas Center for Educational Technology and Instruction, and the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The Provost is charged with envisioning, planning, developing and maintaining excellence in academic programs and services. A key member of the President's cabinet, the Provost participates in the development and implementation of the College's strategic plan, and works closely with both academic and administrative areas of the College.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Leads the development of the college's academic vision and establishes goals and objectives including the development of new certificate, associate, and baccalaureate and selected graduate degree programs, on-line and off-campus entrepreneurial academic programs.

• Leads efforts to assess and enhance academic programs and services by promoting excellence in teaching, advisement and service.

• Maximizes available resources to create, maintain and promote an environment of academic excellence. Leads efforts to obtain grant funding to enhance programming, including High Needs, Innovative Instructional Technology Grants, and other SUNY and external funding.

• Oversees recruitment, development and retention of high-quality faculty and academic staff.

• Enhances and encourages the use of technology in teaching and learning.

• Champions and ensures compliance with SUNY initiatives such as transfer mobility, applied learning, prior learning assessment, apprenticeships, and microcredentials.

• Incorporates general education core requirements into the curriculum of all academic programs.

• Works closely with the Chief Diversity Officer to establish a vision and plan to infuse the principles of inclusion and equity into all aspects of the academic functions of the college.

• Actively collaborates with the Office of Enrollment Services and champions efforts to increase enrollment, selectivity, retention, and persistence to graduation.

• Strengthens academic advisement and develops programs for at-risk students.

• Fosters community and industry partnerships to support academic programs.

• Maintains Middle States accreditation standards and those of individual academic program accreditors and assures compliance with SED, SUNY and other governing standards and regulations.

• Serves as chief administrative officer for the College in the President's absence.

• Participates in the development of SUNY Delhi's strategic vision, short and long range plans, goals and objectives.

• Responds to emergencies as needed, including after normal business hours.

• Seeks opportunities to increase efficiencies and conserve resources, including shared services, where possible.

• Assists the President with the development and implementation of various programs, campus initiatives, and community engagements.

  Job Requirements:

Education:

An earned doctorate from an accredited institution.

Experience:

Successful experience in both academic administration and teaching.

Skills:

Proven leadership skills and a strong management background.

Outstanding communication skills.

Experience with curriculum and faculty development.

Entrepreneurial skills and a successful record of funding development and innovation.

Demonstrates competence in the following areas:

Organizational: Proven ability to work collaboratively with campus leaders, managers, faculty and staff in the design and provision of programs and services.

Leadership: Outstanding ability to lead an office and an institution within the focus of the position. Demonstrated ability as a visionary, charismatic leader.

Communications: An outstanding communicator who possesses skills in addressing, listening and responding to diverse groups including faculty, staff, students and external constituencies.

Diversity: A passionate supporter of diversity in the student body, faculty and operations.

Fiscal Management: Outstanding ability to plan and administer multiple budgets consistent with achieving organizational goals.

Human Resources Development: Fosters and supports the ongoing development of competent employees by providing orientation, training, performance coaching, mentoring, continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Staff Management: Provides leadership that encourages open communication about organizational goals/strategies and empowers employees to strive for their best level of performance.

Self-Management: Demonstrates a commitment to high quality performance and self-development. Appropriately plans and prioritizes responsibilities and resources.

Functional Management Ability to manage in a complex setting. A thorough understanding and commitment to both liberal arts and technical education.

Accountability: Manages academic programs and services within budget and in accordance with federal, state and SUNY regulations and accepted management practices. Administers high quality academic programs and services consistent with College policies, SUNY, regulatory, regional and national standards.

Additional Information:

• Budget Title: Provost, MP1

• Reports to: President of SUNY Delhi

• Salary: Commensurate with education and experience

• This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country.

• It is anticipated that the Provost will begin on or about January 1, 2025

• SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabling conditions.

• SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.

• For full consideration, apply by October 11, 2024.