Assistant Vice Chancellor Community Colleges

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges

Position based in Albany, NY. The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges leads the SUNY System Office of Community Colleges and supports SUNY’s 30 community colleges.

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Community Colleges, the Assistant Vice Chancellor will:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the support of SUNY community colleges.
• Assist in the development, coordination and oversight of policy, programs and initiatives related to community colleges.
• Lead the collaboration with other SUNY System Administration offices to advance and support initiatives in the community college sector, including but not limited to Offices of Academic Affairs, Student Success (Enrollment Management and Student Life), Workforce Development, Business and Operations.
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of national initiatives and trends affecting community colleges to help inform the Vice Chancellor.
• Serve as primary point of contact for concurrent/dual enrollment policy as related to the SUNY community college sector.
• Collect and manage data on specific policy matters and initiatives associated with community college issues and prepare reports.
• Help facilitate partnerships between SUNY community colleges, other colleges in the SUNY system, and business and industry.
• Respond to requests or questions regarding community colleges.
• Provide general support and assistance to the Vice Chancellor and represent the office at meetings and events, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Educational Administration, Public Administration or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of higher education administration experience required.
• Prior leadership experience on community college required.
• Prior experience as faculty member or academic affairs administrator at a community college preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, editing, oral communication, and presentation skills.
• Effective management, strategic planning, program development, and research skills.

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 $125,000–$145,000 annually.
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  Assistant Vice Chancellor (Grade MP3) and is a Management Confidential position.
• 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.
• 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, NY. Some travel required, including occasional nights and weekends.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

SUNY System Administration Benefits:

• Retirement:
  Choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self‑driven defined contribution plan, plus two supplemental plans to increase retirement savings.
• 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.
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