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Form of workProvost and SeniorVice President for Academic Affairs
The State University of New York Plattsburgh invites applications, expressions of interest, and nominations for the role of Provost and SeniorVice President for Academic Affairs (Provost/SVPAA). The university seeks a Provost/SVPAA who demonstrates exemplary leadership and vision while fostering a culture that empowers a wide range of creative thoughts and perspectives.
SUNY Plattsburgh is a vibrant, public, comprehensive university and member of the State University of New York’s (SUNY) comprehensive system of higher education. The university is recognized for the way that it maintains high academic standards and expectations in a caring, supportive environment. SUNY Plattsburgh currently enrolls over 3,800 undergraduates and over 500 graduate students, who attend in-person classes on SUNY Plattsburgh’s 300-acre main campus on the shores of Lake Champlain, its branch campus at Queensbury, or through its online and extended learning platforms.
SUNY Plattsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and authorized by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York. The university's accreditation was reaffirmed in June of 2022. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for the 2029 – 2030 academic year.
The Provost/SVPAA reports to the President, is the Senior Vice President of the University, is a member of the Cabinet, may be asked to serve as the Officer in Charge in the absence of the President, and is the senior officer focused on Academic Affairs. The Provost/SVPAA supports the University's academic mission by providing vision, leadership, and management in a diverse multicultural, international, and high technology environment. They will be working with all university constituents on campus to coordinate proactive and effective campus connections that support the full life cycle of a student — from pre-college and retention to post-graduation.
The Provost/SVPAA will possess: an earned terminal degree in a recognized academic discipline with an accomplished record in teaching and scholarship; credentials eligible for an appointment as professor in one of the academic departments at SUNY Plattsburgh; a record of scholarship appropriate for a senior level faculty member; and a record of progressively responsible and successful leadership experience at a four-year college or university. The Provost/SVPAA will demonstrate: an ability to establish an understandable vision for all aspects of teaching and learning at the university; a commitment to transparency of decision making and open communication; a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; a commitment to and experience working within shared governance; an ability to effectively manage allocated funds, administrative processes, and staff; and an ability to collaborate successfully with others at every level.
For additional information on the position and qualifications, please visit: https://diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/20760-suny-college-at-plattsburgh-provost-and-svpaa
All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV, and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile.
Storbeck Search is assisting SUNY Plattsburgh in this search. For full consideration, application materials should be received by April 12.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:
Steve Leo, Managing Director
Vicki Henderson, Senior Associate
Storbeck Search
610-572-4296
SUNYPlattsburghProvost@storbecksearch.com
Additional information on SUNY Plattsburgh can be found at https://www.plattsburgh.edu/
The salary range for this position is $215,000-$235,000.
SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.
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