Academic Affairs Initiatives Coordinator

The Academic Affairs Initiatives Coordinator will support the implementation of strategic priorities and initiatives across Academic Affairs at SUNY Plattsburgh. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, this position will collaborate with academic departments, administrative offices, and SUNY partners to advance institutional goals through project coordination, process improvement, communication, and operational support. The coordinator helps ensure projects move forward effectively, stakeholders remain informed and engaged, and institutional processes are implemented consistently across campus.

This position contributes to a broad portfolio of work. Responsibilities will include supporting curriculum review, approval, implementation, and reporting processes; assisting with assessment, accreditation, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts; developing and maintaining operational procedures, timelines, guidance documents, and tracking systems; coordinating student success initiatives such as early alert, retention, intervention, and cross-campus collaboration efforts; supporting initiatives that foster inclusive excellence, pluralism, and belonging;

coordinating cross-functional projects with campus and SUNY partners; and preparing communications, reports, guidance materials, and other documentation to support effective Academic Affairs operations and the successful achievement of institutional strategic goals.

The Academic Affairs division advances the college’s commitment to student success through the curriculum and the classroom, excellent teaching, staff support, and scholarly research. Our commitment includes fostering student preparation for the workplace or graduate school and for lifelong learning. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.