Assistant Provost Academic Programs

Location: Albany, NY Category: Professional Positions Posted On: Wed Feb 4 2026

The Assistant Provost for Academic Programs works on behalf of the Provost and in collaboration with campus leadership and faculty governance to support the State University mission. They support academic program development throughout the University by advising and assisting campuses on relevant practices, standards, policies, and regulations. They contribute to systemwide academic policy development and implementation, and work on other special projects.

They participate in systemwide committees, serve as System Administration liaison to selected SUNY campus role‑alike groups, and represent SUNY on various national, state, and professional committees, as appropriate.

• Review academic program proposals from assigned SUNY campuses (primarily the comprehensive colleges), which includes interpreting and advising on practices, standards, policies, and regulations, as well as guidelines and protocols regarding program development and registration.
• Advise assigned SUNY campuses on strategies for review of their academic program portfolio that takes into account factors such as fit with campus mission, academic quality, student interest, labor market and community need, post‑graduation outcomes, and fiscal viability and sustainability.
• Develop a thorough understanding of academic aspects of SUNY, including but not limited to, academic programs, general education, credit for prior learning, and transfer, as well as the contextual factors in which SUNY colleges and universities operate.
• As assigned, assess systemwide academic policies and work as part of a team to support policy development and implementation.
• As assigned, participate in the advancement of system initiatives articulated through the State of the University policy agenda and other identified priorities.
• Work with the team in Academic Affairs, and other offices as applicable, to improve business processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and value to constituencies.
• Identify and promote opportunities for inter‑campus and intra‑SUNY collaboration, as well as between SUNY and external partners.
• As directed, prepare briefings, reports, and/or resolutions on issues pertaining to academic programs for the Chancellor and Board of Trustees, the State University community, Legislature, and other stakeholders.
• In collaboration with campus leadership, assist in resolving confidential problems, questions, and/or complaints from students, faculty, legislators, and other constituencies as related to assigned campuses.
• Serve as SUNY liaison on Middle States Accreditation visits, as assigned.
• Establish sustained, efficient, and effective dialogue with the senior leadership within System Administration, across SUNY campuses, and with external partners.
• Support shared governance throughout the System.
• Other duties, as assigned, with specific duties and responsibilities subject to change based on operational needs.

• Doctoral degree.
• At least ten years of progressive higher education experience in teaching, research, academic leadership, and/or faculty development and engagement, which includes experience with academic program development, implementation, and assessment.
• Experience developing academic program partnerships across higher education institutions and/or with community/industry partners.
• Interpersonal skills that result in the advancement of SUNY goals through effective working relationships with diverse constituencies both within SUNY and with external constituencies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Flexibility and commitment to improvement.
• Ability to work both independently and with guidance, navigate competing priorities, and address last‑minute requests for information.

• Experience with comprehensive colleges (i.e., campuses that offer baccalaureate and master's degrees across a wide range of liberal arts and sciences).
• Familiarity with the role of a System Administration in a multi‑campus system.

• Salary is dependent on a variety…